Nonprofit · EIN 82-3549986
CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30305
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $300,246 | $69,658 | $230,588 | $1,274,036 | $11,110 | $1,262,926 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $342,825 | $42,843 | $299,982 | $1,032,998 | $660 | $1,032,338 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $226,391
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $73,855
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $73,855
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $40,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $69,658
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,032,998
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,274,036
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,110
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,262,926
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,262,926
- Gross receipts
- $300,246
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER KOWAL | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WHEELER | SECRETARY & REG AGENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| HELEN KESTERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN SHORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NEAL SUMTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SEAN DWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| VAN LEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MISSY MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER KOWAL | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WHEELER | SECRETARY & REG AGENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD NOLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SEAN DWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| VAN LEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MISSY MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 155 W PACES FERRY RD NW, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1305
- In care of
- % MICHAEL WHEELER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 155 WEST PACES FERRY ROAD NW, ATLANTA GA 30305
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER KOWAL, 155 WEST PACES FERRY ROAD NW, ATLANTA, GA 30305
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- JEFFREY BELAU, 155 WEST PACES FERRY ROAD NW, ATLANTA GA 30305
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER KOWAL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (404) 365-1200
- Website
- WWW.CHEROKEETCC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FRAZIER & DEETER ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE FOUNDATION (CESF) IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CHEROKEE EMPLOYEES OR FAMILY MEMBERS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION. THIS SUPPORT IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF OUR EMPLOYEE'S LIVES, STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES BY ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS TO MEET THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WHILE SOLIDIFYING CHEROKEE'S POSITION AS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION (CESF) IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CHEROKEE EMPLOYEES OR FAMILY MEMBERS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION. THIS SUPPORT IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF OUR EMPLOYEE'S LIVES, STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES BY ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS TO MEET THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WHILE SOLIDIFYING CHEROKEE'S POSITION AS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE.Expenses $69,658 · grants $40,000
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not 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
- 82-3549986
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,274,036
- Income (IRS master file)
- $300,246
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $300,246 | $69,658 | $1,274,036 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $342,825 | $42,843 | $1,032,998 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $302,415 | $38,727 | $746,227 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: JEFFREY BELAU | December 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 82-3549986).
Questions about CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC is 82-3549986.
- Is CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 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 CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTOPHER KOWAL.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHEROKEE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $300,246, expenses of $69,658 and total assets of $1,274,036 at year end.
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