Nonprofit · EIN 36-4175789
JOSEPH CENTER
Tax-exempt · FOREST PARK, IL 60130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,315,160 | $3,308,863 | $6,297 | $1,826,214 | $191,001 | $1,635,213 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,258,021 | $4,223,460 | $34,561 | $1,911,726 | $283,212 | $1,628,514 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,716,837
- of which government grants
- $437,271
- Program service revenue
- $597,572
- Investment income
- $201
- Royalties
- $3,000
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,450
- Other revenue
- $550
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $140,550
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $234,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,174,151
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,728,364
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,599
- Occupancy
- $94,301
- Travel
- $197,901
- Depreciation
- $99,697
- Program services (functional)
- $2,611,994
- Management and general (functional)
- $696,869
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,911,726
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,826,214
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $191,001
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,635,213
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $626,167
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,725
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,472,736
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $162,477
- Gross receipts
- $3,318,148
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELORIS THOMAS | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT AND COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $196,727 | $37,473 |
| MELISSA DUFF BROWN | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,361 | $17,545 |
| ARTHUR R THOMAS | DEAN OF ONLINE JBS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,283 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WINSTON | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BELINDA WHITFIELD | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY PLOURDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNEST BAKER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELORIS THOMAS | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $194,387 | $34,330 |
| MELISSA DUFF BROWN | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,600 | $17,277 |
| WILLIAM WINSTON | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BELINDA WHITFIELD | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY PLOURDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNEST BAKER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7600 ROOSEVELT ROAD, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2273
- In care of
- % WILLIAM S WINSTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DELORIS THOMAS, 7600 ROOSEVELT ROAD, FOREST PARK, IL 60130
- Signed the 990
- ERNEST BAKER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (708) 697-6200
- Website
- WWW.JOSEPHCENTER.COM
- Return prepared by
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Mission
TO TEACH NEW ENTREPRENEURS THE DETAILS OF STARTING AND MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.
Program accomplishments
- BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE JOSEPH CENTER FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (JCBD) OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO TRAIN, NURTURE, AND SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS IN STARTING AND RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS, AS WELL AS WORKERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE THE ENGINE OF THE ECONOMY. JCBD ENCOMPASSES THREE MAJOR PROGRAMS. 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES WORKSHOPS AND COURSES IN AREAS SUCH AS BUSINESS START-UP AND PLANNING, FINANCING, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY MANAGE/OPERATE THEIR BUSINESSES. 2. CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CEPD) WHICH OFFERS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSES AND GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) COURSES, ALL DESIGNED TO ASSIST ADULTS IN ACQUIRING SKILLS NECESSARY FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT, BETTER PAYING JOBS, ETC. CEPD ALSO HOSTS AN ANNUAL JOB FAIR THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR UP TO 1,000 ATTENDEES. 3. ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) AT THE JOSEPH CENTER, WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE SBA AND PROVIDES BUSINESS CONSULTING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ASSIST ENTREPRENEURS IN IMPROVING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY.Expenses $1,212,765 · grants $103,500 · revenue $26,510
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM: THE JOSEPH BUSINESS SCHOOL (JBS) IS A WORLD-CLASS INSTITUTION THAT EQUIPS ENTREPRENEURS AND INDIVIDUALS USING PRACTICAL AND BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES TO RAISE UP COMPANIES AND CREATE WEALTH TO TRANSFORM DESOLATE PLACES INTO FLOURISHING COMMUNITIES FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. JBS HAS A PERMIT OF APPROVAL BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION PRIVATE BUSINESS & VOCATIONAL DIVISION AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACCREDITING COUNCIL FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ACCET). 58 STUDENTS WERE COMPLETERS IN THE TWO, 2024 4-MONTH COHORTS ON THE CHICAGO CAMPUS IN A LIVE IN-PERSON AND LIVE INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED FEED OF EACH SATURDAY SESSION. 43 STUDENTS WERE COMPLETERS IN THE TWO, 2024 4-MONTH COHORTS ONLINE MODALITY WHERE STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEKExpenses $717,049 · grants $37,050 · revenue $532,058
- BUSINESS INCUBATOR & OTHER: THE JOSEPH CENTER HAS A BUSINESS OFFICE CENTER TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW COST AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS OFFICES, A CONFERENCE CENTER AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR START-UP BUSINESSES.Expenses $682,180 · revenue $36,554
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4175789
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,826,214
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,318,148
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,315,160 | $3,308,863 | $1,826,214 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,258,021 | $4,223,460 | $1,911,726 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,950,516 | $2,970,738 | $1,881,242 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 36-4175789).
Questions about JOSEPH CENTER
- What is the EIN of JOSEPH CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JOSEPH CENTER is 36-4175789.
- Is JOSEPH CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to JOSEPH CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JOSEPH CENTER 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 JOSEPH CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JOSEPH CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of JOSEPH CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DELORIS THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of JOSEPH CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,727 (DELORIS THOMAS, DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT AND COO).
- How much revenue does JOSEPH CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,315,160, expenses of $3,308,863 and total assets of $1,826,214 at year end.
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