Civic Intelligence

Essence CDC Inc.

EIN 39-4892915 • 501(c)3 • Accokeek, MD

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The mission of Essence CDC Inc is to elevate our communities to healthier lifestyles. Our food service initiatives cater to those aspiring for a positive change in diet. Our education to employment and youth programs encourage financial independence and the uplifting our communities. Our real estate and development initiatives afford our communities with the opportunities of housing and property ownership.

14220 Highlands TerAccokeek, MD 20607

essencecdc.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.52x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

95th percentile

74%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Assets

$11,200

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$4,644

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$6,556

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$8,850

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$2,294

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$6,556

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2025: $11,200Liabilities 2025: $4,644Net Assets 2025: $6,5562025

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2025

Assets$11,200
Liabilities$4,644
Net Assets$6,556

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$10K$5.0K$0Revenue 2025: $8,850Expenses 2025: $2,294Net Income 2025: $6,5562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$8,850
Expenses$2,294
Net Income$6,556

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.2$4.64$6.56$8.85$2.29$6.56
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 2, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$8,850
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Essence CDC Inc is to elevate our communities to healthier lifestyles. Our food service initiatives cater to those aspiring for a positive change in diet. Our education to employment and youth programs encourage financial independence and the uplifting our communities. Our real estate and development initiatives afford our communities with the opportunities of housing and property ownership.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We provide relief to challenged diets which are a breeding ground for health crises in America as well as programs that cater to youths of all ages in regards to education and expressing a respect for life. Our programs will provide tutorial mentoring and hands on application. Ultimately there will be the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge in an employment environment. The programs are designed to reach all aspects of life from our youth to our elders. These services and programs will operate throughout the year.$150,000$150,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sultan DeckardPresidentFT$0--
Lisa JonesSecretary And TreasurerFT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Essence CDC Inc
EIN
39-4892915
Address
14220 HIGHLANDS TER, ACCOKEEK, MD 20607

Signing Officer

Name
Sultan Deckard
Title
President
Phone
4102054811
Signed
2026-02-02
Discuss with paid preparer
No
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 8

| Other Revenues:, Amount:| Donation received from an individual and applied to monthly lease of office space at: 1920 N Old Mill Dr Pocomoke City MD 21851 $600 mthly beginning 10 26 25, $1200|

Part I, line 16

| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Branch Office purchase from PC Real Estate Firm: 25900 Greenfield Ste 211 Oak Park MI 48237, $1250.00| Form 1023 filing with IRS, $600.00| Maryland State filing, $269.00| Google Workspace domain and voice services, $59.00|

Part II, line 24

| Asset Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Prepaid Expenses, 0, $1200| Organizations share of assets, 0, $10000|

Part II, line 26

| Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Accounts Payable, 0, $2294| Grants Payable, 0, $2350|

Revenue (Part I),line 1

| Explanation:| The organization has not had unrelated business income of $1000 or more during the year. Any income was in the form of grants and donations for the formation and establishment of the organization.

Other Information (Part V),line 2

| Explanation:| All officers are able to be reached at the organizations mailing address.

Other Information (Part V),line 3

| Explanation:| The organization is in affiliation with PC Real Estate Firm and purchased branch ownership. All written policies and procedures governing the activities of PC Real Estate Firm have been provided to the organization.

Other Information (Part V),line 4

| Explanation:| Each officer on the board receives a soft copy of Form 990 for their review before the filing to the IRS. A corporate sealed copy will be provided to each officer after filing.

Other Information (Part V),line 5

| Explanation:| All officers of the organization offer their services and responsibilities voluntarily.

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