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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4986997

DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SAN RAMON, CA 94583

Financials

$117K$244K2023$145K$252K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
January 31, 2025990$145,087$251,713-$106,626$1,084,332$0$1,084,332
January 31, 2024990$117,086$244,263-$127,177$1,256,998$60,000$1,196,998
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,420
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$136,667
Net gain from sales of assets
$118,190
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$135,935
Other salaries and wages
$42,827
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$192,438
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$8,508
Travel
$898
Program services (functional)
$76,535
Management and general (functional)
$154,691
Fundraising (functional)
$20,487

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,256,998
Total assets, end of year
$1,084,332
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,084,332
Publicly traded securities
$1,041,456
Gross receipts
$707,241
Employees
2
Volunteers
11
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
CA

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 January 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thamiah TuttBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
40$135,935
Porsche BurkeSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Michael SteeleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ato BernaskoVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Eldridge HanesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Howard DodsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Elliott JonesSole Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Wallis Tinnie PhDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thamiah TuttBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
40$139,661
Porsche BurkeSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Michael SteeleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ato BernaskoVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Eldridge HanesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Howard DodsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Elliott JonesSole Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Wallis Tinnie PhDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3170 CROW CANYON PL STE 180, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-1155
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
3170 Crow Canyon Place 180, San Ramon CA 94583
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Thamiah Tutt, 3170 Crow Canyon Place 180, San Ramon, CA 94583
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Thamiah Tutt, 3170 Crow Canyon Place 180, San Ramon CA 94583
Signed the 990
Michael Steele, Treasurer
Phone
(510) 985-0505
Return prepared by
MICHAEL STEELE CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 36-4986997 or by the name DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Our mission is to activate positive change and inspire the next generation of critical thinkers, creative writers and courageous leaders through our innovative programs rooted in greater access to education, equality, and justice for all. We fulfill our mission by awarding deserving students scholarships to attend historically black colleges and universities through our flagship Annie Willie Scholarship, strengthen student outcomes and literacy- and writing-based curriculum through our Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation Essay Contest, and by supporting healthcare and community-based initiatives bearing Dr. Angelous name.

990 for the year ended January 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Essay ContestThe Dr. Maya Angelou Essay Contest was introduced through Mr. Guy Johnsons vision and in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District. Students with the top essays are awarded cash prizes and the opportunity to be published authors in an anthology. The essay contest has expanded to public high schools in Winston-Salem. In 2024, The DMAF awarded $20,800 to top essayists.
    Expenses $49,521
  • HBCU ScholarshipsThe Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation (DMAF) fulfills its mission by awarding Annie Henderson and Willie Johnson scholarships to deserving students to attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). One award is granted to a general student and the other scholarship is awarded to a physically-challenged/mobility-impaired or re-entry student. The scholarship recipients must be progressing satisfactorily in order to qualify for the second year. The GPA requirement is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Dr. Angelou understood the importance of HBCUs as a key driver in building a strong middle class in America. In 2025, DMAF awarded $60,000 in scholarships to worthy students. The Foundation remains honored to serve as a conduit to ensure that all students have access to institutions of academic excellence.
    Expenses $27,014

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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025January 31, 2026June 15, 2026Not on file
2024January 31, 2025June 16, 2025990 on file
2023January 31, 2024June 17, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-4986997
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
2022
Accounting year ends
January
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,084,332
Income (IRS master file)
$707,241

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990January 2025$145,087$251,713$1,084,332XML
990January 2024$117,086$244,263$1,256,998XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Thamiah Tutt
January 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Guy Johnson
January 31, 2022≤ $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 36-4986997).

Questions about DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION is 36-4986997.
Is DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION 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 DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending January 31, 2026) is due June 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 names Thamiah Tutt.
Who are the officers and directors of DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,935 (Thamiah Tutt, Board Chair).
How much revenue does DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $145,087, expenses of $251,713 and total assets of $1,084,332 at year end.

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