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BYNEFIT INC

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2023 · Form 990EZ · revenue $20K · expenses $20K · assets $7K

EIN
85-3107828
Address
1333 REDFORD DR SE, ATLANTA, GA 30315-8634
Website
Bynefit.org
NTEE code
E60
Subsection
501(c)(3)
Ruling year
2021
Cross-check
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Mission

Bynefit Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and overall quality of life within our community. Our mission is to empower individuals through transformative initiatives that focus on education, mental and physical health, and addressing food insecurities. We are committed to building a resilient, thriving, and inclusive community by providing access to education, promoting holistic well-being, and ensuring food security. Bynefit Inc. leverages innovative technology to drive positive change in underserved communities, tackling economic disparities, mental health challenges, homelessness, and health stigmas. We develop and deploy cutting-edge technology solutions, create impactful apps, and collaborate with brands to raise awareness and foster a life worth living for all community members.

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).

People paid by the organization

3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsLatest year payTotal pay from hereOrganizations
Racean Ford Executive Director2020-2023 $0$15,000 1
Melvin Williams President, Advisory Director of Operational Services2021-2023 $0$7,500 1
Joseph Lanzot Advisory Director of Technology Services2021-2023 $0$5,000 1

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

9 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Anthony Henry Director and Coordinator of Community Operational Services2021-2023 1 $0 reported 1
MarQuis McCoy Director of Quality Assurance Services2021-2023 7 $0 reported 1
Cheslee Shelton Director of Educational and Community Health Services2021-2023 13 $0 reported 1
Alisa-Ann Whiteman (former) Executive Director of Educational and Mental Health Services2021 15 $0 reported 1
Tunizia Gilliam (former) Executive Assistant2020-2021 10 $0 reported 1
Joshua Robinson (former) Advisory Director of Housing and Community Services2021 10 $0 reported 1
Otties Woods Jr (former) Executive2020 7 $0 reported 1
Britni Moore (former) Executive2020 3 $0 reported 1
Brandon Brown (former) Executive2020 2 $0 reported 1

People by year

2023 · 6 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Racean Ford Executive Director40 $0-$0 $01
Melvin Williams President, Advisory Director of Operational Services11 $0-$0 $01
Joseph Lanzot Advisory Director of Technology Services5 $0-$0 $01
Anthony Henry Director and Coordinator of Community Operational Services1 $0-$0 $01
MarQuis McCoy Director of Quality Assurance Services7 $0-$0 $01
Cheslee Shelton Director of Educational and Community Health Services13 $0-$0 $01
2022 · 6 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Racean Ford Executive Director35 $0-$0 $01
Melvin Williams President, Advisory Director of Operational Services7 $0-$0 $01
Joseph Lanzot Advisory Director of Technology Services3 $0-$0 $01
Anthony Henry Director and Coordinator of Community Operational Services3 $0-$0 $01
MarQuis McCoy Director of Quality Assurance Services3 $0-$0 $01
Cheslee Shelton Director of Educational and Community Health Services15 $0-$0 $01
2021 · 9 people listed · 3 paid, $28K
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Racean Ford Executive Director55 $15,000-$0 $15,0001
Melvin Williams President, Advisory Director of Operational Services30 $7,500-$0 $7,5001
Joseph Lanzot Advisory Director of Technology Services20 $5,000-$0 $5,0001
Alisa-Ann Whiteman Executive Director of Educational and Mental Health Services15 $0-$0 $01
Tunizia Gilliam Executive Assistant10 $0-$0 $01
Joshua Robinson Advisory Director of Housing and Community Services10 $0-$0 $01
Anthony Henry Director and Coordinator of Community Operational Services10 $0-$0 $01
MarQuis McCoy Director of Quality Assurance Services20 $0-$0 $01
Cheslee Shelton Director of Educational and Community Health Services30 $0-$0 $01
2020 · 5 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Otties Woods Jr Executive7 $0-$0 $01
Racean Ford Executive55 $0-$0 $01
Britni Moore Executive3 $0-$0 $01
Tunizia Gilliam Executive7 $0-$0 $01
Brandon Brown Executive2 $0-$0 $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

No independent contractors reported.

Who gave

Contributor names are not public for this form type.

Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.

Finances

Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2023 · Form 990EZ period ending 2024-08-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$20,000$20,000 $7,000$7,000 $20,000$0 ---
2022 · Form 990EZ period ending 2023-08-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$0$0 $7,000$7,000 $55,700$0 ---
2021 · Form 990EZ period ending 2022-08-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$100,000$113,000 $132,000$7,000 $100,000$0 ---
2020 · Form 990EZ period ending 2021-08-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$10,000$0 $20,000$20,000 $45,000$0 ---

Funders of this organization

Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).

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THE MARSHMERE FOUNDATION Private foundation$244,4381 12022–2022 PATH CHECK INC
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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2023 · Form 990EZ · $20,000 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $20,000 100.0%
Total$20,000100%

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2021 · Form 990EZ · $113,000 spent · pay $15,000 · grants $41,000 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Grants and similar amounts paid $41,000 36.3%
Fees to independent contractors $25,000 22.1%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $22,500 19.9%
Salaries, other pay and benefits $15,000 13.3%
Printing, publications, postage $9,500 8.4%
Total$113,000100%

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