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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2924805

BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Tax-exempt · NORFOLK, VA 23510

Financials

$612K$381K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$612,364$381,307$231,057$284,345$53,288$231,057
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$610,908
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,456
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$15,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$14,400
Legal fees
$29,923
Occupancy
$1,730
Travel
$739
Program services (functional)
$26,000
Management and general (functional)
$317,271
Fundraising (functional)
$38,036

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$284,345
Total liabilities, end of year
$53,288
Net assets, end of year
$231,057
Net assets without donor restrictions
$231,057
Gross receipts
$612,364
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
VA

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
George BirdsongPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
James HallSecretary & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Milton L BrownChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Sarah Jane KirklandBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Tom ChamberlainBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
400 GRANBY STREET SUITE 107-13, NORFOLK, VA 23510-1970
In care of
% GEORGE Y BIRDSONG
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Roni Christopher, 7350 Susan Springs Dr, West Chester, OH 45069
Signed the 990
Peter Wilensky, Chief Financial Officer
Phone
(513) 646-1858
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

To develop a unique consumer education model that can be replicated across the nation to improve health literacy and build stronger, healthier communities. We are working to achieve this through the power of multi-stakeholder collaboration and effective, community-driven engagement strategies.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Access to Technology: BHLCOE entered into a strategic partnership with PCs for People, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that provides refurbished computers and digital access at no cost to individuals who are economically and socially underserved. As part of this collaboration, BHLCOE allocated funding to support the pre-installation of the EdLogics Rewards for Healthy People platform onto the refurbished computers distributed by PCs for People. The Rewards for Healthy People platform includes evidence-based digital games, quizzes, and learning activities designed to improve health literacy and financial literacy, while simultaneously encouraging behavior change through a rewards-based model. The integration of this platform aligns directly with BHLCOE's mission to promote equitable access to health information and supports the broader public health goals of digital inclusion, preventive care awareness, and community wellness.
    Expenses $15,000 · grants $15,000
  • Small Business Education: Recognizing that social determinants of health - such as access to reliable health information, financial stability, and preventive care - are foundational to business success, BHLCOE focuses on equipping small businesses with the tools to thrive in an evolving economic landscape. BHLCOE provides direct training to health literacy ambassadors and contributes health literacy content, provides subject matter experts for speaking engagements, and offers mentorship and strategic input to members of the community. These efforts are designed to help entrepreneurs better understand the connection between health literacy and economic resilience, empowering them to make informed decisions that support both personal well-being and business sustainability.
    Expenses $10,000
  • Providing free access to Rewards for Healthy Living: a digital platform that incorporates health games, quizzes, videos, and incentives to improve health knowledge, drive behavior change, and address health disparities.
    Expenses $1,000

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-2924805
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$284,345
Income (IRS master file)
$612,364

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$612,364$381,307$284,345XML

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 99-2924805).

Questions about BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

What is the EIN of BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE is 99-2924805.
Is BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE 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 BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE 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 BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE 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 BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Roni Christopher.
Who are the officers and directors of BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BIRDSONG HEALTH LITERACY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $612,364, expenses of $381,307 and total assets of $284,345 at year end.

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