Nonprofit · EIN 82-1608769
TRUNORTH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $41,865 | $384,170 | -$342,305 | $21,741 | $0 | $21,741 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $115,536 | $349,122 | -$233,586 | $364,046 | $0 | $364,046 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,100,570 | $783,690 | $316,880 | $598,578 | $946 | $597,632 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,946
- Program service revenue
- $5,742
- Investment income
- $87
- Other revenue
- $90
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $129,858
- Other salaries and wages
- $77,385
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $208,159
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,900
- Occupancy
- $1,969
- Travel
- $12,960
- Program services (functional)
- $265,256
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,535
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,379
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $364,046
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,741
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,741
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,741
- Gross receipts
- $41,865
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Johnson | COO Officer | 40 | $117,000 |
| Hasira Ashemu | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $75,000 |
| Jice Johnson | Chairman Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
| Dr Corey Brown | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
| Aingkhu Ashemu | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasira Ashemu | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $75,000 |
| Cassandra Johnson | COO Officer | 40 | $34,000 |
| Jice Johnson | Chairman Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
| Dr Ryan Ross | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
| Aingkhu Ashemu | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
| Abeni Bloodworth | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasira Ashemu | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $244,000 |
| Jice Johnson | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 |
| Dr Ryan Ross | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
| Abeni Bloodworth | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2225 N YORK ST, DENVER, CO 80205-5711
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 2225 York Street, Denver CO 80205
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Hasira Ashemu, 2225 North York St, Denver, CO 80205
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Hasira Ashemu, 2225 York Street, Denver CO 80205
- Signed the 990
- Hasira Ashemu, President & CEO
- Phone
- (323) 695-2599
- Website
- breakingourchains.org
- Return prepared by
- CNRG Accounting Advisory LLC
Mission
TruNorth Foundation cultivates the conditions for individuals and communities to reclaim identity, strengthen belonging, develop leadership, and build collective power to create healthier, more connected, and thriving communities. Through community-centered learning, cultural healing practices, leadership development, and ecosystem building, we support people in becoming the architects of the change they seek in their own lives and communities.
Program accomplishments
- Hosted four (4) community leadership events and educational experiences that strengthened belonging, leadership, and community connection. Activities included the Year of THR!VAL kickoff convening with more than 200 attendees, the digital THR!VAL Series, the Manhood Reforged Community Convening attended by more than 120 participants, and a philanthropic gathering announcing the Foundation's endowment initiative. During 2025, the Foundation also transferred legacy endowment funds into its endowed fund at Rose Community Foundation.Expenses $109,971
- Continued production of the Lion's Story Living Documentary, documenting community stories, leadership journeys, and lived experiences through planning, interviews, filming, and related production activities during 2025.Expenses $82,874
- Delivered TruNorth's human development program through a cohort based model combining in person and virtual learning, access to the Community Healers Network, and immersive retreat experiences. During the 2025 program cycle, Manhood Reforged engaged a circle of Black men in self mastery, emotional well being, leadership development, accountability, and community connection. Participants also contributed as panelists at the Manhood Reforged Community Convening and enrolled in a Black Men's Self Mastery Healing Retreat scheduled for February 2026.Expenses $72,411
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 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
- 82-1608769
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,741
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,865
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $41,865 | $384,170 | $21,741 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $115,536 | $349,122 | $364,046 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,100,570 | $783,690 | $598,578 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,371,018 | $1,279,486 | $300,526 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Hasira Ashemu | 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 82-1608769).
Questions about TRUNORTH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of TRUNORTH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUNORTH FOUNDATION is 82-1608769.
- Is TRUNORTH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to TRUNORTH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRUNORTH FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of TRUNORTH FOUNDATION 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 TRUNORTH FOUNDATION 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 TRUNORTH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Hasira Ashemu.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRUNORTH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,000 (Cassandra Johnson, COO).
- How much revenue does TRUNORTH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,865, expenses of $384,170 and total assets of $21,741 at year end.
Other nonprofits in DENVER
- UNITE AMERICA INC EIN 82-1106814 · last filed 990 for 2024
- COBALT FOUNDATION EIN 84-6050191 · last filed 990 for 2024
- COLORADO IMMIGRANT RIGHTS COALITION EIN 73-1675486 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION EIN 20-8091495 · last filed 990 for 2024
- CENTER FOR LEGAL ADVOCACY EIN 84-0705890 · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC EIN 23-7028224 · last filed 990 for 2025
- COLORADO COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES INC EIN 84-1257398 · last filed 990 for 2025
- NEW ERA COLORADO FOUNDATION EIN 26-1389272 · last filed 990 for 2024
All nonprofits in DENVER · Colorado · Civil rights, social action and advocacy