Nonprofit · EIN 52-1394900
SMYAL INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,115,136 | $5,139,329 | -$24,193 | $2,979,421 | $581,145 | $2,398,276 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,334,619 | $4,947,534 | $387,085 | $3,084,082 | $661,613 | $2,422,469 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,216,187
- of which government grants
- $2,973,619
- Program service revenue
- $4,950
- Investment income
- $80,335
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$186,336
- Other revenue
- -$186,336
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $30,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $234,895
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,540,858
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,359,972
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,320
- Accounting fees
- $165,527
- Occupancy
- $713,639
- Travel
- $18,125
- Depreciation
- $23,786
- Program services (functional)
- $4,676,137
- Management and general (functional)
- $331,531
- Fundraising (functional)
- $131,661
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,084,082
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,979,421
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $581,145
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,398,276
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $203,654
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,398,276
- Gross receipts
- $5,385,472
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Whelan | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $213,063 | $21,834 |
| Brittni Dash | Director of Clinical Services Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,207 | $16,633 |
| Tim Saxton | Director of Operations & HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,507 | $12,158 |
| Jason Laney | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,515 | $13,347 |
| Lamar Braithwaite | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Billy Fettweis | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Milla Sanes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Manley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Early | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ari Shapiro | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chelsea Ruediger | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward Sepe | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina Goodenow | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Javier Aquino | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joaquin Tamayo | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson Wood | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Laura Fraher | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Rob Cogorno | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Sharon Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Whelan | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $185,305 | $16,356 |
| Tim Saxton | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,942 | $11,674 |
| Brittni Dash | Director of Clinical Servi Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,849 | $10,709 |
| India Mercedes | Housing Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,123 | $13,504 |
| Elizabeth Bloodworth | Director of Housing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,596 | $10,105 |
| Lamar Braithwaite | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Milla Sanes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Manley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Javier Aquino | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Fraher | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Davis | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Cogorno | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Billy Fettweis | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Early | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joaquin Tamayo | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Judson Wood | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ari Shapiro | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina Goodenow | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chelsea Ruediger | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward Sepe | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 410 7TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2707
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Erin Whelan, 410 7th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Signed the 990
- Erin Whelan, Executive Director
- Phone
- (202) 546-5940
- Website
- www.smyal.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
Overview: Based in Washington, D.C., SMYAL supports and empowers LGBTQ+ youth ages 6 through 24. Since 1984, SMYAL has worked to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ youth through affirming programs, housing support, accessible mental health services, leadership training, and community outreach.
Program accomplishments
- Transitional Housing: The youth housing program provides safe and stable shelter, food, case management services, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and community support for its residents as they transition from homelessness to sustainable independence.Expenses $2,608,918
- Health and Wellness: The Clinical Services Department provides affirming and accessible mental health counseling to LGBTQ+ youth through individual therapy, group sessions, and family therapy. The Bilingual Street Outreach Program is designed to fill gaps in services for Spanish-LGBTQ+ youth in DC bybuilding relationships with and connectingthem to affirming resources in the language they speak.Expenses $1,123,066
- Community Education: Social support programs are designed to provide youth with a safe space to express themselves and build community. Cultural Competency trainings are provided to individuals and organizations to encourage the acknowledgement and acceptance of differences in appearance, behavior and culture.Expenses $508,471 · revenue $4,950
- Youth Leadership Development: Leadership programs are designed to equip young people with the skills, resources, and support they need to enact change as the leaders of tomorrow and today. Included in this programming is the annual RiseUP! conference.Expenses $435,682 · grants $30,000
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 | Not 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
- 52-1394900
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,979,421
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,385,472
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,115,136 | $5,139,329 | $2,979,421 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,334,619 | $4,947,534 | $3,084,082 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,569,751 | $4,114,436 | $3,445,272 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 52-1394900).
Questions about SMYAL INC
- What is the EIN of SMYAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SMYAL INC is 52-1394900.
- Is SMYAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to SMYAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SMYAL 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 SMYAL 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 SMYAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SMYAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Erin Whelan.
- Who are the officers and directors of SMYAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $213,063 (Erin Whelan, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SMYAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,115,136, expenses of $5,139,329 and total assets of $2,979,421 at year end.
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