Nonprofit · EIN 47-1489275
SHADE
Tax-exempt · GREAT FALLS, VA 22066
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $929,977 | $700,567 | $229,410 | $1,097,192 | $8,753 | $1,088,439 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $637,891 | $407,148 | $230,743 | $850,714 | $7,130 | $843,584 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $428,068 | $314,927 | $113,141 | $636,319 | $5,197 | $631,122 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $785,902
- Program service revenue
- $128,557
- Investment income
- $15,518
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,972
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $105,283
- Professional fundraising fees
- $77,242
- Legal fees
- $2,939
- Accounting fees
- $18,923
- Travel
- $17,249
- Program services (functional)
- $430,094
- Management and general (functional)
- $112,200
- Fundraising (functional)
- $158,273
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $850,714
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,097,192
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,753
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,088,439
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $373,470
- Publicly traded securities
- $369,995
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $745,611
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $342,828
- Gross receipts
- $929,977
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Fedele | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 40 | $65,000 |
| Dondie McNickle | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Carolyn Cuppernull | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Robyn Magee | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Matthew Blunt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| William Hoover | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Byron Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Esme Farley | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| John K Hussa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eileen Ley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Fedele | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 48 | $52,965 |
| Dondie McNickle | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Carolyn Cuppernull | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Robyn Magee | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Esme Farley | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Matthew Blunt | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Bill Hoover | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Byron Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sara Borlie | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE FEDELE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 48 | $48,150 |
| ESME FARLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ROBYN MAGEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CAROLYN CUPPERNULL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BLUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DONDIE MCNICKLE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| SARA BORLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BYRON SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| HEATHER NICHOLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10424 PARKERHOUSE DR, GREAT FALLS, VA 22066-3415
- In care of
- % JACK GRUBBS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Carolyn Cuppernull, 10424 Parkerhouse Drive, Great Falls, VA 22066
- Signed the 990
- Carolyn Cuppernull, Treasurer
- Phone
- (703) 216-1974
- Website
- https://www.shadetz.org/
- Return prepared by
- Benemere LLC
Mission
Shade is a Christian organization empowering children, families, and communities affected by albinism and other vulnerabilities in Tanzania.
Program accomplishments
- Education: The Shade Campus is located on nearly 30 acres in Shinyanga, Tanzania, serving over 230 children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, with plans to expand. Students receive instruction in English, Swahili, reading, writing, math, science, history, geography, Bible, and physical education. Shade provides two healthy meals each day, recreation, music, and art. Adaptations are made for children with low vision due to albinism. Shade also supports students? physical, spiritual, and social needs through medical care, discipleship, and family strengthening. Teachers and staff receive ongoing training to ensure they are equipped to accommodate and best serve children with albinism and other vulnerabilities in the classroom. As enrollment grows each year, Shade continues to expand its infrastructure by building new classrooms, adding staff, and providing transportation through school buses to meet the needs of students and families.Expenses $227,193 · revenue $142,385
- Outreach: Shade strengthens families and communities through programs that build skills, provide resources, and offer hope. The Community Club equips local youth with biblical teaching, mentorship, and practical training such as agriculture, poultry keeping, soap-making, and batik/fabric design. A community garden provides both food and hands-on agricultural experience. Shade also partners with the local government center for children with albinism, providing support. In addition, small business loans help families start or grow income-generating activities, creating long-term sustainability.Expenses $217,525 · revenue $136,327
- Advocacy: Shade raises awareness and reduces stigma around albinism through seminars, trainings, and distribution of educational materials in schools, churches, and communities. We engage local leaders, pastors, teachers, and parents in order to build understanding and promote inclusion. The Shade Campus serves as a model of acceptance where children with albinism learn alongside their peers. Through media outreach, community events, and national conferences, Shade shares accurate information about albinism and equips others to advocate as well. These efforts strengthen families, influence community attitudes, and support long-term change.Expenses $38,671 · revenue $24,236
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
- 47-1489275
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,097,192
- Income (IRS master file)
- $929,977
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $929,977 | $700,567 | $1,097,192 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $637,891 | $407,148 | $850,714 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $428,068 | $314,927 | $636,319 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $392,556 | $271,369 | $526,509 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 47-1489275).
Questions about SHADE
- What is the EIN of SHADE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHADE is 47-1489275.
- Is SHADE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SHADE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHADE 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 SHADE 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 SHADE 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 SHADE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Carolyn Cuppernull.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHADE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,000 (Claire Fedele, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SHADE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $929,977, expenses of $700,567 and total assets of $1,097,192 at year end.
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