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Nonprofit · EIN 90-0884119

SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC

Also known as SAFE

Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21223

Financials

$527K$271K2022$360K$348K2023$259K$459K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$259,495$459,033-$199,538$958,130$14,339$943,791
December 31, 2023990$359,980$347,701$12,279$1,167,309$23,980$1,143,329
December 31, 2022990$527,068$271,386$255,682$1,164,700$33,650$1,131,050
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$259,495
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$71,731
Other salaries and wages
$101,547
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$203,287
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$588
Accounting fees
$12,354
Occupancy
$36,796
Travel
$7,401
Program services (functional)
$359,026
Management and general (functional)
$81,313
Fundraising (functional)
$18,694

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,167,309
Total assets, end of year
$958,130
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,339
Net assets, end of year
$943,791
Land, buildings and equipment
$164,949
Net assets without donor restrictions
$888,387
Net assets with donor restrictions
$55,404
Gross receipts
$259,495
Employees
4
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
MD

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VAN BROOKSPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$71,731
MICHAEL GORMANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW TYNERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA BRUSCADirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIAS DARRAJDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN MINIDAKISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINA FRANETOVICHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RITZY CHIRINOSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VAN BROOKSPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$65,000
MICHAEL GORMANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW TYNERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA BRUSCADirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIAS DARRAJDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN MINIDAKISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINA FRANETOVICHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RITZY CHIRINOSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VAN BROOKSPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$55,000
MICHAEL GORMANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW TYNERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA BRUSCADirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIAS DARRAJDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN MINIDAKISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1501 W LEXINGTON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-1744
In care of
% MR VAN DAVEY BROOKS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VAN BROOKS, 1501 W LEXINGTON STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21223
Signed the 990
VAN BROOKS, Executive Director
Phone
(443) 453-8181
990-N for 2014 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Van Brooks, 1214 W Lexington St, Baltimore MD 21223. Mailing address: 1214 W Lexington St, Baltimore MD 21223. Website: www.safealternative.org
Return prepared by
C E A SCHOLTES AND ASSOCIATES

Mission

SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC INFORMS YOUTH ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF OBTAINING AN EDUCATION, AS WELL AS HAVING AN ALTERNATE CAREER PLAN IN ANTICIPATION OF LIFE'S DEVIATIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • AFTERSCHOOL, WEEKEND AND SUMMER LEARNING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH VOCATION PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE REAL WORLD APPLICATION, AS WELL AS EXPOSING STUDENTS TO THE WORLD OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $350,515
  • SAFE CAMP
    Expenses $8,511

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, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
90-0884119
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$958,130
Income (IRS master file)
$259,495

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$259,495$459,033$958,130XML
990December 2023$359,980$347,701$1,167,309XML
990December 2022$527,068$271,386$1,164,700XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Van Brooks
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2014≤ $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 90-0884119).

Questions about SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC

What is the EIN of SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC is 90-0884119.
Is SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION 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 SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION 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 SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION 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 SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VAN BROOKS.
Who are the officers and directors of SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,731 (VAN BROOKS, President & CEO).
How much revenue does SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $259,495, expenses of $459,033 and total assets of $958,130 at year end.

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