Nonprofit · EIN 52-1807802
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WASHINGTON, DC 20090
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $102,787 | $70,724 | $32,063 | $100,360 | $0 | $100,360 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $103,872 | $82,548 | $21,324 | $68,297 | $0 | $68,297 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $96,028 | $109,179 | -$13,151 | $46,973 | $0 | $46,973 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,410
- Membership dues
- $32,877
- Program service revenue
- $67,500
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,600
- Other expenses
- $68,124
- Program services (functional)
- $55,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $68,297
- Total assets, end of year
- $100,360
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $100,360
- Cash, savings and investments
- $100,360
- Gross receipts
- $102,787
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Ford | President | 5 | $0 |
| Lora Routt | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jones | Recording Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Jennisea Archie | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Ford | Corresponding Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Courlandt Butts | Safety Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Ross | Vice President Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Courlandt Butts | Safety Officer Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jones | Recording Secretary Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Andrea Williams | President Key employee | 7 | $0 |
| Deborah Peterson | Treasurer Key employee | 12 | $0 |
| Jennifer Ford | Corresponding Secretary Key employee | 7 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Williams | President Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Willie Ross | Vice President Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Courlandt Butts | Safety Officer Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Deborah Peterson | Treasurer Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Jennifer Ford | Corresponding Secretary Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jones | Recording Secretary Officer | 7 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 91818, WASHINGTON, DC 20090-1818
- In care of
- % WM A MURRAIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 91630, Washington DC 20090
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- DEBORAH G PETERSON, PO Box 91630, Washington DC 20090
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jennisea Archie, Treasurer
- Phone
- (404) 702-8123
- Website
- https://nabsdivers.org/
Mission
The National Association of Black Scuba Divers is dedicated to providing training and support to youth that may be economically unable to train and certify as a new generation of divers. We recognize the need to establish an educational scholarship component of scuba to assist with youth that desire education and a career in Marine Science, Plant Biology, or Plant Zoology as it pertains to life beneath the seas.
Program accomplishments
- NABS held a successful Annual Summit for its membersExpenses $43,439
- NABS provided educational experiences in diving and marine science for minority youth throughout the year.Expenses $6,072
- Aqua Corps Safety: We strive to be the "2nd buddy" to our NABS members, to lend assistance in order to ensure the safe diving of the group and individuals. In order to prevent possible incidents, we will be proactive in offering advice and we will speak on the side of caution if we witness a situation that may not be the best diving practice. Training: the NABS Aqua Corps has always offered training for any NABS member that has a desire to increase their knowledge and/or skill levels in the sport of scuba diving. We have Aqua Corps members involved in just about every diving specialty. The wealth of knowledge and depth of experience that exists within the Aqua Corps is a testament to our dedication and professionalism. Education: "A good diver is always learning". We are certified dive professionals and are here to assist NABS members in achieving their educational goals. Promoting continuing education is an objective of the Aqua Corps, it benefits the NABS organization by making us better divers. This objective is pursued not only at the annual summits but also throughout the year. Members of the Aqua Corps are located all around the country and should be contacted if they can be of assistance to you and your club in reaching educational goals. Professionalism: As the diving professionals of the organization, the bar is set high, and the NABS membership expects and receives the best that our talent has to offer. We work hard to remain current with trends in the dive industry and in diver education. Without this type of dedication, we would not be able to effectively fill the leadership roles in the organization.Expenses $5,249
- Science and Education This committee recruits talent to serve as knowledge leaders, they actively engage in educational and scientific projects; and they initiate and lead collaborative ventures within and outside of NABS.Expenses $240
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-EZ 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
- 52-1807802
- 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)
- Recreation and sports (N50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $100,360
- Income (IRS master file)
- $102,787
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- January 27, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective June 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $102,787 | $70,724 | $100,360 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $103,872 | $82,548 | $68,297 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $96,028 | $109,179 | $46,973 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: DEBORAH G PETERSON | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: DAVID C SMITH | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: ANTHONY FORD | December 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 52-1807802).
Questions about NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS is 52-1807802.
- Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2014.
- Are donations to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS?
- The 990-N for 2021 names DEBORAH G PETERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $102,787, expenses of $70,724 and total assets of $100,360 at year end.
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