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Nonprofit · EIN 72-1246735

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC

Tax-exempt · GULFPORT, MS 39506

Financials

$193K$167K2023$175K$211K2024$195K$201K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$194,532$201,057-$6,525$1,476,760$0$1,476,760
December 31, 2024990$174,569$211,071-$36,502$1,483,284$0$1,483,284
December 31, 2023990$192,594$167,242$25,352$1,519,787$0$1,519,787
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$105,832
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$73,724
Other revenue
$14,976

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$56,591
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$56,591
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,533
Occupancy
$12,318
Travel
$187
Depreciation
$22,372
Program services (functional)
$185,878
Management and general (functional)
$15,179

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,483,284
Total assets, end of year
$1,476,760
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,476,760
Land, buildings and equipment
$725,638
Publicly traded securities
$635,371
Net assets without donor restrictions
$909,954
Net assets with donor restrictions
$566,806
Gross receipts
$194,532
Employees
0
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
MS

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
RACHEL BENEFIELDEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
42$44,016
ARETHA MILLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11$12,575
JOE EVANSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
VIC PORTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC ALVAREZVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHEILA ALEXANDERSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
DAVID VINCENTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
BRENDA SMITH COATSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RACHEL BENEFIELDEXRECUTIVE D
Trustee or director
30$16,506
ARETHA MILLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11$10,123
ELIZABETH THORNBURGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$500
JOE EVANSVICE-PRESIDE
Officer
5$0
SHARON HODGEPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
VIC PORTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC ALVAREZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
SHEILA ALEXANDERSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ARETHA MILLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$5,250
ELIZABETH THORNBURGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$600
RICHARD MARSHALLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOE EVANSTREASURER
Officer
2$0
EVELYN FLOYDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JANE STANLEYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
50$0
SHARON HODGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
VIC PORTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 7785, GULFPORT, MS 39506-7785
In care of
% BREANDA BOOTHE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JOE EVANS, PO BOX 6343, GULFPORT, MS 39506
Signed the 990
JOE EVANS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(228) 596-1186
Return prepared by
L KELLY BAKER CPA PA

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN IMPOVERISHED ENVIRONMENTS AND SITUATIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDES IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE UNMET BASIC NEEDS AND RECEIVE LIMITED ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER AGENCIES.
    Expenses $162,255
  • THE FOOD AND MEALS PROGRAM PREPARES AND SERVES TWO MEALS PER WEEK FOR THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY, SUPPORTS LOCAL FOOD BANKS AND PROVIDES GROCERIES FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.
    Expenses $7,232
  • THE YOUTH INSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROVIDES TEACHERS FOR AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING CLASSES AT POVERTY LEVEL SCHOOLS. SPIRITUAL AND MUSIC INSTRUCTION IS ALSO PROVIDED. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION.
    Expenses $16,391
  • SEE PROGRAM 1 STATEMENT

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
72-1246735
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
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,476,760
Income (IRS master file)
$194,532

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$194,532$201,057$1,476,760IRS
990December 2024$174,569$211,071$1,483,284IRS
990December 2023$192,594$167,242$1,519,787XML
990December 2022$121,360$178,270$1,494,434IRS
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 72-1246735).

Questions about EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC

What is the EIN of EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC is 72-1246735.
Is EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 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 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC 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 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC 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 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOE EVANS.
Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,016 (RACHEL BENEFIELD, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $194,532, expenses of $201,057 and total assets of $1,476,760 at year end.

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