Nonprofit · EIN 47-4306609
DIFFVELOPMENT
Tax-exempt · MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $222,126 | $304,718 | -$82,592 | $43,089 | $114,040 | -$70,951 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $281,193 | $248,486 | $32,707 | $31,113 | $19,472 | $11,641 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $75,415 | $185,649 | -$110,234 | $18,481 | $39,547 | -$21,066 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $221,897
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5
- Other revenue
- $224
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,250
- Other salaries and wages
- $56,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $123,655
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,791
- Accounting fees
- $17,271
- Occupancy
- $18,458
- Travel
- $22,768
- Program services (functional)
- $119,614
- Management and general (functional)
- $122,811
- Fundraising (functional)
- $62,293
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,113
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,089
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $114,040
- Net assets, end of year
- -$70,951
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,935
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$70,951
- Gross receipts
- $222,126
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 20
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $5,000 |
| DuWayne Harrison | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Donald Dea | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Delicia Daniel | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo | CEO Officer | 60 | $43,750 |
| Peter Markeeo Gillo | Secretary Officer | 60 | $43,750 |
| Imani Missouri | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Courtney SSJ Grant | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jaqueline Lara | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DuWayne Harrison | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sandra Khalayi Masibayi | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo | CEO | 60 | $0 |
| Peter Markeeo Gillo | Secretary | 60 | $0 |
| Arinze Onugha Esq | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Imani Missouri | Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Courtney SSJ Grant | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Adetokunbo Oludare Thompson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Theresa Adeliyi MD | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Donato | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jovan James | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jaqueline Lara | Director | 0 | $0 |
| DuWayne Harrison | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 125 GLENRIDGE AVE UNIT 773, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-6834
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- PO Box 773, Montclair NJ 07042
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Peter Gillo, PO Box 773, Montclair NJ 07042
- Signed the 990
- Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo, CEO
- Phone
- (877) 893-3433
- Website
- www.diffvelopment.org
- Return prepared by
- CNRG Accounting Advisory LLC
Mission
Empowering aspiring Black visionaries to develop their world differently.
Program accomplishments
- DIFFvelopment re-empowered the global Black community through historically centered education, entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and lifelong alumni support. In 2025, the organization served more than 1,281 individuals across the United States, Africa, and the broader global Black community, including 560+ DIFF Center members and 721+ program participants across the Consultrepreneurship, the Black Generational Wealth Program, the Council on Global Black Development, the Lifelong Support Program, and a Nigeria-based partnership. Program accomplishments included increased historical knowledge, confidence, financial literacy, leadership capacity, and community reinvestment. Highlights included 83% of Consultrepreneurship alumni launching business ventures, 24 jobs generated by 10 alumni businesses, 89% of BGWP participants increasing financial literacy, and 92% of LSP participants crediting DIFFvelopment with preparing them for real-world challenges. Beyond measurable outcomes, participants experienced mindset shifts, stronger Black identity, greater clarity, and deeper commitment to building wealth, launching ventures, and reinvesting in their communities.Expenses $119,614
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4306609
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,089
- Income (IRS master file)
- $222,126
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $222,126 | $304,718 | $43,089 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2024 | $281,193 | $248,486 | $31,113 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2023 | $75,415 | $185,649 | $18,481 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Peter Gillo | October 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 47-4306609).
Questions about DIFFVELOPMENT
- What is the EIN of DIFFVELOPMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DIFFVELOPMENT is 47-4306609.
- Is DIFFVELOPMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to DIFFVELOPMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DIFFVELOPMENT 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 DIFFVELOPMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DIFFVELOPMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DIFFVELOPMENT?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Peter Gillo.
- Who are the officers and directors of DIFFVELOPMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,000 (Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo, CEO).
- How much revenue does DIFFVELOPMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $222,126, expenses of $304,718 and total assets of $43,089 at year end.
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