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Nonprofit · EIN 36-2672201

OPERATION UP-LIFT INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Financials

$106K$113K2023$34K$38K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPERATION UP-LIFT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$34,018$38,211-$4,193$75,057$53,016$22,041
June 30, 2024990-EZ$105,817$112,538-$6,721$74,945$48,711$26,234
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$58,400
Program service revenue
$2,918
Investment income
$5
Net income from fundraising events
-$27,305

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,960
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,600
Occupancy
$2,212
Printing, publications and postage
$29
Other expenses
$30,370
Program services (functional)
$21,390

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$74,945
Total assets, end of year
$75,057
Total liabilities, end of year
$53,016
Net assets, end of year
$22,041
Cash, savings and investments
$7,402
Land and buildings
$67,415
Gross receipts
$61,323

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dorothy HallMuseum Curator24$4,960
Edward MillonBoard Chairman3$0
Gloria AlfordBoard Member and Board Secretary3$0
Lequita NeelyTreasurer and Board Member2$0
Tom WellsBoard Member2$0
George StoneExecutive Director and Board Member30$0
Gay ChaseCorporate Counsel and Board Member2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
George StoneBoard Member30$27,158
Tom WellsBoard Member2$680
Edward MillonBoard Chairman3$0
Gloria AlfordBoard Member2$0
Lequita NeelyBoard Member1$0
Gay ChaseBoard Member1$0
Johnsey LoudenBoard Member1$0
Marlon LynchBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
104 S 5TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153-1308
In care of
% GEORGE STONE
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
104 South 5th Avenue, Maywood IL 60153
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
George Stone, 1026 30th Avenue, Bellwood IL 60104
Signed the 990-EZ
Edward Millon, Board Chairman

Mission

Operation Uplift Inc. is a grassroots not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing social services to unemployed and underemployed residents in the West Suburban Cook County communities. Since its inception in 1968 it has supported over 37,500 clients. The organization operates key programs such as the Operation Uplift Training and Resource Center which offers computer training job readiness skills employment referral assistance life management counseling GED studies nutritional counseling and small business seminars. Additionally the West Town Museum of Cultural History is part of its offerings. Operation Uplift is actively involved in community collaborations as a member of the Maywood Chamber of Commerce the Triton College Advisory Council on Adult Education and the Mayors Summit on Crime & Violence.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The West Town Museum of Cultural History was established in 1995 with the purpose of researching designing exhibiting and echoing the heritage of Chicagos West Suburban Community. The museum focuses 80% on Black History blending it with other cultures to tell the true story of American History. This mission promotes historic achievements and emphasizes the importance of the present and future. As part of our educational outreach we conducted museum tours for the entire 4th grade class of School District 89 integrating the visits into their Black History Curriculum. The Museum also offered tours to the public. In addition the Museum staff conducted the African American Heritage Tour. This special tour was part of our 2025 Juneteenth National Freedom Day Celebration aiming to enhance public understanding and appreciation of African American history and culture.
    Expenses $12,695 · grants $10,000
  • Program Service Accomplishments for Operation Uplift Training and Resource Center: Throughout the fiscal year the Operation Uplift Training and Resource Center remained dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of unemployed and underemployed individuals in the West Suburban Cook County area. Operation Uplift provided the following services: Hands-on computer training aimed at improving digital literacy. Job readiness skills sessions designed to enhance employability. Employment referral assistance to facilitate job connections. Life management counseling to support comprehensive personal development. Nutritional counseling to promote healthy lifestyle choices. In addition to these offerings the center actively sought new grant funding opportunities to sustain and expand its program offerings ensuring continued support for the communitys evolving needs.
    Expenses $8,695

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
36-2672201
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$75,057
Income (IRS master file)
$61,323

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
July 9, 2012
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$34,018$38,211$75,057XML
990-EZJune 2024$105,817$112,538$74,945XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: George Stone
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-2672201).

Questions about OPERATION UP-LIFT INC

What is the EIN of OPERATION UP-LIFT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION UP-LIFT INC is 36-2672201.
Is OPERATION UP-LIFT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2011.
Are donations to OPERATION UP-LIFT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPERATION UP-LIFT INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OPERATION UP-LIFT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPERATION UP-LIFT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPERATION UP-LIFT INC?
The 990-N for 2019 names George Stone.
Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION UP-LIFT INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,960 (Dorothy Hall, Museum Curator).
How much revenue does OPERATION UP-LIFT INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $34,018, expenses of $38,211 and total assets of $75,057 at year end.

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