Nonprofit · EIN 90-0791590
ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $316,311 | $333,156 | -$16,845 | $22,228 | $0 | $22,228 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $458,786 | $541,027 | -$82,241 | $38,073 | $0 | $38,073 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $72,272 | $140,313 | -$68,041 | $120,314 | – | $120,314 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $299,528
- Membership dues
- $4,860
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1
- Other revenue
- $16,782
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $257,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $400
- Occupancy
- $5,139
- Travel
- $25
- Program services (functional)
- $323,576
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,580
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $38,073
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,228
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,228
- Gross receipts
- $316,311
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBIE SHELTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMBASSADOR GINIA ABERCROMBIE-WINSTA | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| JONNIE WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| M CAMPY RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| TREMELL YARBROUGH | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| ERNESTINE BAKER-HALL | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| LAVITA EWING | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| JUDGE C ELLEN CONNALLY | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| BEVERLY LLOYD | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| VASHON WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| CARL S EWING | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA J WAYTES | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY PRESLEY | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH HALE | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBIE SHELTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $10,000 |
| CARL S EWING | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA J WAYTES | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY PRESLEY | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMBASSADOR GINIA ABERCROMBIEWINSTA | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| JONNIE WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| M CAMPY RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| TREMELL YARBROUGH | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| ERNESTINE BAKERHALL | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| LAVITA EWING | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH HALE | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUDGE C ELLEN CONNALLY | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| BEVERLY LLOYD | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| VASHON WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL S EWING | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA J WAYTES | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF PRESLEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| AMBASSADOR GINA ABERCROMBIEWINSTAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JONNIE WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| M CAMPY RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TREMELL YARBROUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ERNESTINE BAKERHALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LAVITA EWING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH D HALE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JUDGE C ELLEN CONNALLY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BEVERLY LLOYD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| VASHON WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| OBIE SHELTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 20237, CLEVELAND, OH 44120-0237
- In care of
- % JEFFREY PRESLEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 2928 Sedgewick Road, Cleveland OH 44120
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CARL EWING, PO BOX 20237, CLEVELAND, OH 44120
- Signed the 990
- JEFFREY PRESLEY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (216) 509-6427
- Website
- https://www.aacg.org
- Return prepared by
- Block Advisors
Mission
TO DEVELOP AND PRESERVE THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDEN. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGE INTEREST IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE. TO FOSTER A SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD AND WORLD PEACE.
Program accomplishments
- GRANT FOR THE AACG MONUMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM DIRECT GRANT AND OTHER GALAS TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - $257,000Expenses $257,000 · grants $257,000
- JUNETEENTH EVEN IS HELD TO CELEBRATE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGEExpenses $18,287 · grants $18,287
- SPECIAL EVENT: ONE WORLD DAYSExpenses $3,990 · grants $3,990
- 2025 MLK CELEBRATIONSExpenses $1,773
- GOLF OUTINGExpenses $4,749 · revenue $5,000
- SANKOFAExpenses $2,310
- AAACG HOLIDAY PARTYExpenses $1,247
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 90-0791590
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,228
- Income (IRS master file)
- $316,311
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $316,311 | $333,156 | $22,228 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $458,786 | $541,027 | $38,073 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $72,272 | $140,313 | $120,314 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 90-0791590).
Questions about ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC
- What is the EIN of ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC is 90-0791590.
- Is ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS 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 ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS 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 ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC 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 ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CARL EWING.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDENS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $316,311, expenses of $333,156 and total assets of $22,228 at year end.
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