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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1377821

FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240

Financials

$397K$481K2022$560K$630K2023$494K$520K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$493,763$520,269-$26,506$245,167$94,331$150,836
June 30, 2024990$559,513$630,350-$70,837$256,639$111,220$145,419
June 30, 2023990$397,148$480,770-$83,622$278,120$118,845$159,275
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$154,117
Program service revenue
$349,723
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$10,077
Other revenue
-$10,077

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$125,000
Other salaries and wages
$63,350
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$214,290
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$14,333
Occupancy
$11,565
Travel
$2,307
Depreciation
$23,050
Program services (functional)
$103,755
Management and general (functional)
$416,514

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$256,639
Total assets, end of year
$245,167
Total liabilities, end of year
$94,331
Net assets, end of year
$150,836
Gross receipts
$504,778
Employees
3
Volunteers
47
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
IN

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARLIN JACKSONCEO/EXECUTIV
Officer
40$120,193
FRANCIS BOWENDIRECTORS
Trustee or director
1$0
CARMENT DAVENPORTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR MISTY RESENDEZ WOODSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EDREECE REDMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR DEMETREES HUTCHINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR CAROLYN GENTLE-GENITTYBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VERONICA WATKINSTREASURER/SE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARY CALLAHANBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CAROLYN GENTLE - GENITTY PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VERONICA WATKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
FRANCIS BOWEN PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARLIN JACKSONCEO
Officer
25$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARY CALLAHANBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CAROLYN GENTLE - GENITTY PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VERONICA WATKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
FRANCIS BOWEN PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARLIN JACKSONCEO
Officer
25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1300 E 86TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240-1910
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARLIN JACKSON, 1300 E 86TH STREET STE 40426, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
Signed the 990
MARLIN JACKSON, CEO/EXECUTIVE DIR.
Phone
(317) 578-5499
990-N for 2016 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Marlin T Jackson, 1427 West 86th St Ste 216, Indianapolis IN 46260. Mailing address: 1427 West 86th St Ste 216, Indianapolis IN 46260.
Return prepared by
L M HENDERSON & COMPANY LLP

Mission

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZIATION IS TO HELP DESERVING BUT UNDERSERVED YOUTH DEVELOP THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL QUALITIES NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. THESE QUALITIES INCLUDE SELF-AWARENESS,SELF-MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL AWARENESS, RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, AND RESPONSIBILE DECISION MAKING.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE BE A BLESSING PROGRAM REWARDS STUDENTS WITH EXPERIENCES, INCENTIVES, AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP THEM DREAM BIGGER AND UNDERSTAND THAT HARD WORK IS REWARDED BY US IN FUN AND IMPACTFUL WAYS. THE COURSE PROVIDES ONE-OF-A-KIND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO STRIVE FURTHER, CELEBRATE THEIR HARD WORK, AND SEE WHAT POSITIVE THINGS CAN HAPPEN WHEN THEY PUT IN THE EFFORT AND DO THEIR BEST.
    Expenses $37,283 · revenue $47,775
  • THE BUILDING DREAMS PROGRAM INCLUDES CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING VARIOUS EMOTIONS THROUGH ASSIGNED READING, REFLECTIVE ACTIVITIES AND GROUP SHARING. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES BE A BLESSING, WHICH IS A CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE AND PARTIES AT THE VARIOUS SCHOOLS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE BUILDING DREAMS PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $66,472 · revenue $301,948

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 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-1377821
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
2017
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$245,167
Income (IRS master file)
$504,778

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
July 7, 2017
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2017

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
990June 2025$493,763$520,269$245,167IRS
990June 2024$559,513$630,350$256,639XML
990June 2023$397,148$480,770$278,120XML
990June 2022$559,782$446,824$353,968IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Marlin T Jackson
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2016≤ $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 46-1377821).

Questions about FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC is 46-1377821.
Is FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
Are donations to FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION 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 FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION 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 FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARLIN JACKSON.
Who are the officers and directors of FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,193 (MARLIN JACKSON, CEO/EXECUTIV).
How much revenue does FIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $493,763, expenses of $520,269 and total assets of $245,167 at year end.

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