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Nonprofit · EIN 85-4024066

ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DECATUR, GA 30033

Financials

$89K$29K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$88,580$29,171$59,409$109,473$6,667$102,806
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,134
Membership dues
$59,446

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,991
Printing, publications and postage
$196
Other expenses
$25,984
Program services (functional)
$12,953

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$49,080
Total assets, end of year
$109,473
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,667
Net assets, end of year
$102,806
Cash, savings and investments
$109,473
Gross receipts
$88,580

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Y'VETTE CARNELLPresident & CEO50$0
EVAN M SHEPARDCFO15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2107 N DECATUR RD 774, DECATUR, GA 30033-5305
In care of
% YVETTE CARNELL
Signed the 990-EZ
EVAN M SHEPARD, CFO
Phone
(404) 312-5121
Return prepared by
Alliance of Financial Professionals LLC

Mission

The specific purposes of the Corporation include, without limitation, the following:(a) Provide civic education to those who support, or seek to support reparations forAmerican descendants of chattel slavery and a transformative Black agenda.(b) Deliver justice through reparations advocacyspecifically for the Americandescendants of chattel slavery;(c) Advocate for a political agenda to address discrimination against all Black Americans,inclusive of ADOS and non-ADOS Black Americans.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • The ADOS Advocacy Foundation provides year-round training programs to its members and interested community stakeholders on effective advocacy strategies and civic engagement techniques. These educational programs are designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to advocate within their local communities on policy and social issues directly affecting the lives and economic progress of American Descendants of Chattel Slavery (ADOS). Training activities are conducted on an ongoing basis throughout the year and include workshops, seminars, and instructional resources covering legislative advocacy, community organizing, and public policy engagement. Through these efforts, the organization seeks to build a more informed and empowered constituency capable of driving systemic improvements in areas such as economic equity, health, education, and civil rights for the ADOS community.
    Expenses $11,877
  • The ADOS Advocacy Foundation actively engages in outreach and public education by deploying organizational representatives, including its President & Chief Executive Officer, to speak at events, town halls, conferences, and gatherings hosted by aligned organizations and community groups. Through these speaking engagements, the Foundation provides education and perspective on the unique advocacy needs and policy agenda of American Descendants of Chattel Slavery (ADOS), fostering broader awareness and coalition-building among groups whose missions intersect with the advancement of the ADOS community. These appearances serve to amplify the Foundation's message, strengthen relationships with allied organizations, and expand public understanding of the distinct historical and socioeconomic circumstances that necessitate dedicated ADOS advocacy. This program activity is conducted on an ongoing basis throughout the year across various platforms and venues.
    Expenses $1,076
  • The ADOS Advocacy Foundation furthers its charitable mission through the direct community service efforts of its members and directors, who volunteer at charity events and relief efforts across the country in communities comprising American Descendants of Chattel Slavery. These volunteer activities encompass a broad range of humanitarian services, including but not limited to disaster relief efforts, the distribution of food, clothing, and shelter resources, and other initiatives aimed at providing direct aid and tangible support to ADOS communities in need. Organizational members and directors engage in these activities on an ongoing basis throughout the year in various locations nationwide, donating their time and labor without monetary compensation or reimbursement from the Foundation. Through this program, the Foundation demonstrates its commitment not only to systemic advocacy on behalf of the ADOS community, but also to meeting the immediate and practical needs of that community through hands-on charitable service.

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
85-4024066
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$109,473
Income (IRS master file)
$88,580

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
April 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
July 10, 2023
Reinstated
Effective April 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2023$88,580$29,171$109,473IRS

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 85-4024066).

Questions about ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC is 85-4024066.
Is ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on April 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective April 15, 2023.
Are donations to ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ADOS ADVOCACY 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 ADOS ADVOCACY 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 ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2023.
Who are the officers and directors of ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ADOS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $88,580, expenses of $29,171 and total assets of $109,473 at year end.

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