Nonprofit · EIN 54-1117976
THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · EMPORIA, VA 23847
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,621,862 | $4,320,984 | $300,878 | $3,624,493 | $438,034 | $3,186,459 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,996,016 | $4,670,182 | $325,834 | $3,089,620 | $204,039 | $2,885,581 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,965,035 | $4,635,701 | $329,334 | $3,056,004 | $407,190 | $2,648,814 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,761,244
- of which government grants
- $4,761,244
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$139,382
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,319,980
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,205,735
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $33,488
- Occupancy
- $183,598
- Travel
- $51,794
- Program services (functional)
- $3,954,624
- Management and general (functional)
- $366,360
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,089,620
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,624,493
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $438,034
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,186,459
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,730,659
- Publicly traded securities
- $560,339
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,186,459
- Gross receipts
- $4,621,862
- Employees
- 74
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONY CONWELL | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ELIZA DREW | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARBARA HARRIS DRUMMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAVERNE FORD | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHARLIE CAPLE JR | CHAIRMAN OF Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAROL MERCER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DENISE MILLER | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDA SKIPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TYWANDA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN STRINGFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WILLIAM WHITE | BOD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONY CONWELL | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ELIZA DREW | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARBARA HARRIS DRUMMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAVERNE FORD | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GRIZZARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RHONDA JONES-GILLIAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHARLIE CAPLE JR | CHAIRMAN OF Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAROL MERCER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DENISE MILLER | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| VICORIA SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDA SKIPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TYWANDA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN STRINGFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONY CONWELL | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ELIZA DREW | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARBARA HARRIS DRUMMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAVERNE FORD | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GRIZZARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RHONDA JONES-GILLIAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHARLIE CAPLE JR | CHAIRMAN OF Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAROL MERCER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DENISE MILLER | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| VICORIA SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDA SKIPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TYWANDA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN STRINGFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1750 E ATLANTIC ST, EMPORIA, VA 23847-6584
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RUFUS TYLER, 1750 ATLANTIC AVE, EMPORIA, VA 23847
- Signed the 990
- RUFUS TYLER, EXEC. DIRECT
- Phone
- (434) 634-4760
- Return prepared by
- N WESLEY PUGHSLEY JR & ASSOCIATES CPA
Mission
THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS WHICH ARE GENERALLY FUNDED BY REVENUE FROM AGENCY PROGRAMS AND GRANTS FROM LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. SUCH GRANTS USUALLY REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH PRESCRIBED GRANT CONDITIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF CASH OR NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START HEAD START DURING THE 2024- 2025 SCHOOL YEAR, 190 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED HEAD START SERVICES. OF OUR TOTAL ENROLLMENT, 10% OF FUNDED ENROLLMENT WAS DIAGNOSED AS CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. HEAD START OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN IN PREPARATION FOR KINDERGARTEN. SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, DENTAL, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO MOVE FAMILIES TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.Expenses $2,352,066
- 1.EXPANSION OF MIECHV GRANT AND SERVICE REACH DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION SECURED AN INCREASE IN ITS MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING INITIATIVE (MIECHV) GRANT TO 550,000, ALLOWING THE PROGRAM TO EXPAND SERVICES TO FAMILIES RESIDING IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY. THIS FUNDING ENHANCEMENT ENABLED THE AGENCY TO STRENGTHEN HOME VISITING SUPPORTS, IMPROVE CHILD AND MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND EXTEND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO MORE AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS.Expenses $345,307
- 2.CSBG ENDORSEMENT OF WHOLE FAMILY INITIATIVE THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) PROGRAM OFFICIALLY ENDORSED THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION'S WHOLE FAMILY INITIATIVE FOLLOWING ENDORSEMENT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BASED ON ITS OUTCOMES FOLLOWING A FIVE-YEAR PILOT PROJECT PHASE. THIS ENDORSEMENT REFLECTS THE INITIATIVE'S PROVEN IMPACT IN HELPING FAMILIES ACHIEVE GREATER STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH A COORDINATED, MULTI-GENERATIONAL SERVICE APPROACH. TANF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUES TO PARTNER UP WITH, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AT GREENSVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER WITH THE VIRGINIA BONDING PROGRAM. WE ASSIST CUSTOMERS WITH A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, WHO ARE TRYING TO FIND EMPLOYMENT AND RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE SECTOR. WORKFORCE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE EMPORIA CHAMBER LUNCHEON AND NETWORK WITH OTHER EMPLOYERS/ORGANIZATIONS. WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK WITH CHICK-FIL-A OWNER'S WIFE. CHICK-FIL-A JUST RECENTLY OPEN HERE IN EMPORIA, SO I HOPE WE CAN HAVE PARTNERSHIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE. WE ALSO PARTICIPATED AT THE SOUTHSIDE REGIONAL JOB FAIR IN OCTOBER. WE SIGNED UP 15 INDIVIDUALS SEEKING JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $330,031
- Expenses $927,220
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1117976
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,624,493
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,621,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,621,862 | $4,320,984 | $3,624,493 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,996,016 | $4,670,182 | $3,089,620 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,965,035 | $4,635,701 | $3,056,004 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 54-1117976).
Questions about THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION is 54-1117976.
- Is THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 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 THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RUFUS TYLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,621,862, expenses of $4,320,984 and total assets of $3,624,493 at year end.
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