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Nonprofit · EIN 53-0230056

BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION

Also known as 2147

Tax-exempt · BETHESDA, MD 20816

Financials

$188K$336K2023$194K$346K2024$95K$338K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$95,311$338,485-$243,174$675,903$15,922$659,981
December 31, 2024990$193,648$346,159-$152,511$915,174$13,290$901,884
December 31, 2023990$187,981$335,599-$147,618$1,053,413$9,723$1,043,690
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$49,900
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$45,411
Net gain from sales of assets
$36,641
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$131,538
Other salaries and wages
$41,540
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$185,051
Professional fundraising fees
$12,000
Accounting fees
$7,809
Occupancy
$18,247
Travel
$3,681
Depreciation
$16,046
Program services (functional)
$231,428
Management and general (functional)
$86,293
Fundraising (functional)
$20,764

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$915,174
Total assets, end of year
$675,903
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,922
Net assets, end of year
$659,981
Land, buildings and equipment
$427,688
Net assets without donor restrictions
$659,981
Gross receipts
$374,410
Employees
4
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1952
State of legal domicile
MD

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FEREW HAILEDIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Officer
40$79,011
TIMOTHY TUTTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$36,000
ROBERT SHUEPRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT BENTONVICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GLORIA BETTSMEMBER OF TRUSTEES
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FEREW HAILEDIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Officer
40$79,011
TIMOTHY TUTTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$36,000
ROBERT SHUEPRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT BENTONVICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GLORIA BETTSMEMBER OF TRUSTEES
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FEREW HAILEDIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Officer
40$76,710
TIMOTHY TUTTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$30,000
ROBERT SHUEPRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT BENTONVICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GLORIA BETTSMEMBER OF TRUSTEES
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5148 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20816-2740
In care of
% ROBERT L MADDOX JR
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Rev Dr Timothy B Tutt, 5148 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, BETHESDA, MD 20816
Signed the 990
Rev Dr Timothy B Tutt, Executive Director
Phone
(240) 600-1907
Return prepared by
BrightPeak Analytics LLC

Mission

THE BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH & ACTION WELCOMES, SUPPORTS, PROVIDES SERVICES FOR, AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO AREA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH & ACTION CONDUCTS THREE VIBRANT PROGRAMS OF MINISTRY AND SERVICE-A LOW-COST OR NO-COST LEGAL IMMIGRATION CLINIC, FREE ESOL CLASSES, AND HOSPITALITY PROGRAM. THE BRIGGS CENTER ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND ASYLUM-SEEKERS. THE CENTER PARTNERS WITH THE INDIVIDUALS IT SERVES TO BUILD SPACES OF TRUST AND DIGNITY. AND THE CENTER OFFERS MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IN 2025, THE CENTER PROVIDED FREE ESOL CLASSES TO OVER 100 ADULT LEARNERS. APPROXIMATELY 20 VOLUNTEERS LEAD 20 CLASSES EACH WEEK. THE COST TO THE CENTER FOR THIS PROGRAM FOR 2025 WAS $42,923.64, WHICH INCLUDED THE SALARY OF THE ESOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PERSONNEL, BOOKS, AND SUPPLIES. IN 2025, THE CENTER PROVIDED LEGAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO OVER 200 PERSONS. THE DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAM AND A NETWORK OF TEN VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED THIS SUPPORT. THE COST TO THE CENTER FOR THIS PROGRAM FOR 2025 WAS $107,862.47, WHICH INCLUDED THE SALARY OF THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR, HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS, TRAINING, SUPPLIES, AND SOFTWARE.
    Expenses $231,428

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
53-0230056
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
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$675,903
Income (IRS master file)
$374,410

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$95,311$338,485$675,903XML
990December 2024$193,648$346,159$915,174IRS
990December 2023$187,981$335,599$1,053,413XML
990December 2022$236,334$323,037$1,124,712IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 53-0230056).

Questions about BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION

What is the EIN of BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION is 53-0230056.
Is BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION 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 BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION 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 BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION 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 BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Rev Dr Timothy B Tutt.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,011 (FEREW HAILE, DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION SERVICES).
How much revenue does BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $95,311, expenses of $338,485 and total assets of $675,903 at year end.

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