Nonprofit · EIN 85-2939456
BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, NJ 07102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $512,126 | $475,131 | $36,995 | $142,019 | $232,186 | -$90,167 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $188,814 | $335,519 | -$146,705 | $112,835 | $242,065 | -$129,230 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $86,274 | $76,859 | $9,415 | $22,231 | $4,756 | $17,475 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $246,527
- of which government grants
- $49,500
- Program service revenue
- $256,261
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $9,338
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $187,770
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $194,852
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25
- Accounting fees
- $14,100
- Occupancy
- $44,397
- Travel
- $5,152
- Program services (functional)
- $245,850
- Management and general (functional)
- $229,281
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $76,822
- Total assets, end of year
- $142,019
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $232,186
- Net assets, end of year
- -$90,167
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,180
- Gross receipts
- $512,126
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quadeer Porter | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $4,308 |
| Mike Pierre | VP of Marketing and Commun Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Romaine Brown | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Oshane Barrett | Treasurer Officer | 30 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quadeer Porter | President | 40 | $0 |
| Mike Pierre | VP of Marketing and Communications | 20 | $0 |
| Romaine Brown | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Oshane Barrett | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quadeer Porter | President | 20 | $0 |
| Mike Pierre | VP of Marketing and Communications | 20 | $0 |
| Romaine Brown | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Oshane Barrett | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 625 MAYOR KENNETH A GIBSON BLVD 2, NEWARK, NJ 07102-0000
- In care of
- % QUADEER PORTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Quadeer Porter, 625 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Blvd 2, Newark, NJ 07102
- Signed the 990
- Quadeer Porter, President
- Phone
- (973) 434-5081
- Website
- https://bbabn.org/
- Return prepared by
- JUKES CPA LLC
Mission
Brothers Building A Better Nation (BBABN) empowers individuals who were born male or identify as male to embrace healing, cultivate self-expression, and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood as a foundation for thriving families and communities. Through integrated supports in mental health, mentorship, health education, advocacy, and wraparound services, we equip individuals to heal, grow, and lead.
Program accomplishments
- Behavioral Health & Youth Services: BBABN expanded community-based behavioral health, mentoring, and youth-development services throughout Essex County, serving youth and families primarily in Newark, Irvington, and East Orange through intensive in-community treatment, behavioral assistance, mentoring, tutoring, and related supports.Expenses $185,688 · revenue $242,401
- Community Advocacy & Mental Health Access: BBABN mobilized hundreds of residents around expanding mental health services for men and boys and increasing access to community-based behavioral health resources. Building on this community engagement, BBABN advanced the development of its outpatient behavioral health services to create more accessible and sustainable pathways to care for youth, adults, and families.Expenses $45,326 · revenue $23,198
- Organizational & Program Expansion: BBABN strengthened its service capacity and community partnerships through expanded Medicaid-funded services, collaboration with Newark Public Schools, and philanthropic support, including recognition through an Impact100 Essex Equity Grant. These developments increased BBABN's capacity to provide accessible behavioral health and youth-development services throughout Essex County.Expenses $14,836
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2939456
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $142,019
- Income (IRS master file)
- $512,126
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $512,126 | $475,131 | $142,019 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $188,814 | $335,519 | $112,835 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $86,274 | $76,859 | $22,231 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-2939456).
Questions about BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION
- What is the EIN of BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION is 85-2939456.
- Is BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION 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 BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER 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 BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION 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 BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Quadeer Porter.
- Who are the officers and directors of BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,308 (Quadeer Porter, President).
- How much revenue does BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $512,126, expenses of $475,131 and total assets of $142,019 at year end.
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