STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION
EIN 85-2089656 · Educational Services (B90)
What they do
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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
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They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $9,304 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $24,000 for RICKY MASON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)
RICKY MASONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KARA MASONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
MARQUEL LETTBOARD CHAIR
MIKE JACKSONBOARD MEMBER
VALERIE SHAFFERBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2021
- Location
- 12468 LA GRANGE RD372, LOUISVILLE, KY 40245-1901
- County
- Oldham
- In care of
- % KARA MASON
- Primary officer
- Kara Mason
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Educational Services (B90)
- IRS tax category
- Educational Services