DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

DR MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION

EIN 36-4986997 · Community Foundations (T31)

What they do

Our Mission is to Activate Positive Change and Inspire The Next Generation of Critical Thinkers, Creative Writers and Courageous Leaders Through Our Innovative Programs Rooted In Greater Access to Education, Equality, and Justice for All. We Fulfill Our Mission By Awarding Deserving Students Scholarships to Attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities Through Our Flagship Annie Willie Scholarship, Strengthen Student Outcomes and Literacy- and Writing-based Curriculum Through Our Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation Essay Contest, and By Supporting Healthcare and Community-based Initiatives Bearing Dr. Angelous Name.

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Of every $100 spent, about $30.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

52.75%of revenue went to mission work30.4% of expenses · Program services

14.12%of revenue went to fundraising8.1% of expenses

$173.49spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

106.62%of revenue went to management and office costs61.5% of expenses

$4.31in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

5.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $106,626 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $135,935 for THAMIAH TUTT (BOARD CHAIR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$145,087

Mission workProgram services$76,53552.75% of revenue30.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$154,691106.62% of revenue61.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$20,48714.12% of revenue8.1% of expenses

Total expenses$251,713173.49% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 30.4% mission · 61.5% management · 8.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 173.49% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 54.0% mission · 36.6% management · 9.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 208.62% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$145,087

Expenses$251,713

Annual shortfall $106,626 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$76,535 · 30.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$154,691 · 61.5% of expenses

Fundraising$20,487 · 8.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$145,087

Expenses$251,713

Assets$1,084,332

Income$707,241

Contributions$8,420

Mission work (program services)$76,535

Fundraising$20,487

Grants given$60,000

Average grant$6,000

Management and general$154,691

Stocks and bonds$1,041,456

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

THAMIAH TUTTBOARD CHAIR · 40 hrs/week $135,935

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)

THAMIAH TUTTBOARD CHAIR

ATO BERNASKOVICE CHAIR

DR HOWARD DODSONDIRECTOR

ELDRIDGE HANESDIRECTOR

ELLIOTT JONESSOLE MEMBER

MICHAEL STEELETREASURER

PORSCHE BURKESECRETARY

WALLIS TINNIE PHDDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2022
Location: 3170 Crow Canyon Place 180, San Ramon, CA 94583
County: Contra Costa
In care of: Michael Steele
Primary officer: Michael Steele, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(510) 985-0505

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: February 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MICHAEL STEELE CPA
NTEE classification: Community Foundations (T31)
IRS tax category: Community Foundations
Grant-giving organization: Yes