Nonprofit · EIN 45-4601270
MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $363,268 | $201,920 | $161,348 | $459,774 | $253 | $459,521 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $22,797 | $230,561 | -$207,764 | $423,173 | $0 | $423,173 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $731,150 | $135,761 | $595,389 | $628,389 | $0 | $628,389 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $362,567
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $108
- Other revenue
- $593
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,270
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $102,938
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,837
- Travel
- $15,817
- Program services (functional)
- $167,649
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,878
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,393
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $423,173
- Total assets, end of year
- $459,774
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $253
- Net assets, end of year
- $459,521
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $617
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $459,521
- Gross receipts
- $363,268
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Cobb | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $48,871 |
| Ann Chinn | Founder/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $47,399 |
| C Lynn McNair | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Byron Marshall | Co Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Bonnie Politz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Joan Hubert | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| William Hamilton Jr | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Erika Berg | Co Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Gail Pellum | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Cobb | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $47,796 |
| Ann Chinn | Founder/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $46,017 |
| C Lynn McNair | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Byron Marshall | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Bonnie Politz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Joan Hubert | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| William Hamilton | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Candance Chambers | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Erika Berg | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Gail Pellum | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann C Cobb | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $35,853 |
| Ann Chinn | Founder/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $35,250 |
| C Lynn McNair | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Byron Marshall | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Davette Daggott | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Joan Hubert | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| William Hamilton | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Bonnie Politz | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3071, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206-0071
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO BOX 3071, JACKSONVILLE FL 32206
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ann C Cobb, P O Box 3071, Jacksonville, FL 32206
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- ANN CHINN, PO BOX 3071, JACKSONVILLE FL 32206
- Signed the 990
- Ann C Cobb, Executive Director
- Phone
- (202) 460-2446
- Website
- middlepassageproject.org
- Return prepared by
- Tabb & Tabb LLC
Mission
The Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project (MPCPMP) is a non-profit tax-exempt organization established in 2011 to honor the two million captive Africans who perished during the transatlantic crossing known as the Middle Passage and the ten million who survived to build the Americas.
Program accomplishments
- The installation of markers and the ceremonial commemoration of the lives of African ancestors that provide an accurate history of the arrival, presence, and contributions of Africans and their descendants in the U.S. will educate, open the doors of communication, and provide a mechanism to heal individuals, communities, and the nation. This initiative enables on-going public and formal inclusion of their experiences and importance in the national narrative. In 2023 we carried on the work of:Commemorating the nearly 12 million Africans involved in the Middle Passage of the transatlantic human trade.Researching and identifying ports of entry for Africans during the 350 years of the transatlantic human tradeEncouraging local communities to hold remembrance ceremonies at each of the 90 documented Middle Passage port sites in the United States of AmericaSupporting the installation of historic markers to establish a permanent record honoring those who died and those who survived the Middle PassageEducating the community about the vital role that Africans and their descendants played in the development of both local areas and the nationPartnering with historical and cultural societies, academic institutions, churches, visitor and tourist bureaus, and community organizations to promote African Diaspora history and culture, especially related to the Middle Passage.MPCPMP has identified 90 U.S. Middle Passage arrival sites, those locations where Africans first placed their feet after leaving the African continent. Thus far, with our support, and occasional prodding, 40 Middle Passage markers are installed from New Hampshire to Texas commemorating the lives of these ancestors. More than 100 community people have taken on the responsibility of managing and promoting Middle Passage History in their areas. We have also successfully petitioned UNESCO to designate all 90 arrival locations as Sites of Memory in association with its "Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project."Expenses $167,649
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 | 990 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
- 45-4601270
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $459,774
- Income (IRS master file)
- $363,268
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $363,268 | $201,920 | $459,774 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $22,797 | $230,561 | $423,173 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $731,150 | $135,761 | $628,389 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: ANN CHINN | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: ANN CHINN | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: ANN CHINN | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 45-4601270).
Questions about MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC is 45-4601270.
- Is MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT 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 MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ann C Cobb.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,871 (Ann Cobb, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $363,268, expenses of $201,920 and total assets of $459,774 at year end.
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