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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2537589

THE AFRICAN NATION

Also known as THE RHYTHM JAZZ AND BLUES ASSOC

Tax-exempt · SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
19785 W 12 MILE RD PMB 551, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076-2584
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
19785 West 12 Mile Road PO Box 551, Southfield MI 48076
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
William E Sims Jr, 19785 West 12 Mile Road PO Box 551, Southfield MI 48076

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for THE AFRICAN NATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
56-2537589
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: William E Sims Jr
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: William E Sims jr
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: William E Sims Jr
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: William Sims
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: William E Sims Jr
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018December 31, 2018≤ $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 56-2537589).

Questions about THE AFRICAN NATION

What is the EIN of THE AFRICAN NATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE AFRICAN NATION is 56-2537589.
Is THE AFRICAN NATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to THE AFRICAN NATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE AFRICAN NATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE AFRICAN NATION 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 THE AFRICAN NATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE AFRICAN NATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names William E Sims Jr.

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