Liabilities / Assets
87th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 39-4892915 • 501(c)3 • Accokeek, MD
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.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
87th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
92nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
95th percentile
Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
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.
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
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.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Deckard | President | FT | $0 | - | - |
| Lisa Jones | Secretary And Treasurer | FT | $0 | - | - |
“| 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|”
“| 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|”
“| Asset Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Prepaid Expenses, 0, $1200| Organizations share of assets, 0, $10000|”
“| Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Accounts Payable, 0, $2294| Grants Payable, 0, $2350|”
“| 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.”
“| Explanation:| All officers are able to be reached at the organizations mailing address.”
“| 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.”
“| 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.”
“| Explanation:| All officers of the organization offer their services and responsibilities voluntarily.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | | 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| |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | | Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Accounts Payable, 0, $2294| Grants Payable, 0, $2350| |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | | Explanation:| All officers are able to be reached at the organizations mailing address. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | | Explanation:| All officers of the organization offer their services and responsibilities voluntarily. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Other Information (Part V),line 2 |
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| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
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| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2025-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2025 |
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