Nonprofit · EIN 47-2010257
OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76137
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $3,990 | $5,057 | -$1,067 | $14,542 | – | $14,542 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,983
- Investment income
- $7
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $5,057
- Program services (functional)
- $5,057
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,609
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,542
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,542
- Cash, savings and investments
- $14,542
- Gross receipts
- $3,990
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES COOLEY | PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MANTELL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA GOLDSMITH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| TIM GRANT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JAMES STEWART | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5505 BANDELIER TRL, FORT WORTH, TX 76137-4967
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 5505 BANDELIER TRAIL, FORT WORTH TX 76137
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- JAMES COOLEY, 5505 BANDELIER TRAIL, FORT WORTH TX 76137
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JAMES COOLEY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (817) 729-6272
- Website
- WWW.COOLEYFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- C R PARR & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO CONDUCT LIFE SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS TO IDENTIFIED YOUTH THAT MAY HAVE A DIFFICULT AND TURBULENT TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. WE PROVIDE YOUTH LIFE SKILLS AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS. THE YOUTH ARE PLACED IN AN ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE YOUTH AND PROFESSIONAL MENTOR. THIS ENVIRONMENT WILL ALLOW THE YOUTH TO OBTAIN LIFE-LONG SKILLS SETS WHICH REINFORCE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY WHILE TEACHING LIFE SKILLS AND GOAL SETTING. THE FOCUS WILL BE TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR OPPORTUNITIES OF SUCCESS IN SOCIETY.
Program accomplishments
- WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, TRAINING AND MISSION TRIPS CONDUCTED TO IMPROVE YOUTH LIFE SKILLS.Expenses $5,057
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2010257
- 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-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O54)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: JAMES COOLEY | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $3,990 | $5,057 | $14,542 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: JAMES COOLEY | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 47-2010257).
Questions about OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC
- What is the EIN of OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC is 47-2010257.
- Is OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC 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 OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names JAMES COOLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OPTIONS OPPORTUNITIES-THE CHOICE PROGRAM INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $3,990, expenses of $5,057 and total assets of $14,542 at year end.
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