Nonprofit · EIN 84-2222145
BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC
Also known as BLACK SCRANTON
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SCRANTON, PA 18508
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $366,606 | $91,326 | $275,280 | $379,864 | $0 | $379,864 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2021
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $380,802
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,196
- Other revenue
- -$14,196
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $23,165
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $23,165
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $66
- Accounting fees
- $3,950
- Occupancy
- $25,605
- Travel
- $5,772
- Program services (functional)
- $65,397
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,613
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,316
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $104,584
- Total assets, end of year
- $379,864
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $379,864
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $290,250
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $379,864
- Gross receipts
- $395,302
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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, 2021, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLYNIS JOHNS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $23,165 |
| TRAVIS PRINCE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BETTINA HOBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER LESTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KONI BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1902 N MAIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18508-2004
- In care of
- % GLYNIS JOHNS
- Principal officer (990 for 2021)
- GLYNIS JOHNS, 1902 N MAIN AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18508
- Signed the 990
- GLYNIS JOHNS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (570) 983-4038
- Website
- WWW.BLACKSCRANTON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MMQ & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
THE BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO EXPOSE THE COMMUNITY TO THE HISTORIC NARRATIVES OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF SCRANTON, PA AND CULTIVATE AWARENESS AND UNITY THROUGH ARTS AND PUBLIC HISTORY.
Program accomplishments
- THE BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO EXPOSE THE COMMUNITY TO THE HISTORIC NARRATIVES OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF SCRANTON, PA AND CULTIVATES AWARENESS AND UNITY THROUGH ARTS AND PUBLIC HISTORY.Expenses $65,397 · revenue $160,802
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2222145
- 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
- 2026
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $297,409
- Income (IRS master file)
- $116,222
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2025
- Posted by the IRS
- February 10, 2026
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2025
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2021 | $366,606 | $91,326 | $379,864 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-2222145).
Questions about BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC is 84-2222145.
- Is BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2025.
- Are donations to BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT 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 BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT 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 BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2021.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2021 names GLYNIS JOHNS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2021 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $23,165 (GLYNIS JOHNS, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does BLACK SCRANTON PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2021 it reported revenue of $366,606, expenses of $91,326 and total assets of $379,864 at year end.
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