EIN 82-1623105

I Am 247

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
I Am 247 empowers youth to fulfill their call and give back to their communities through faith in Jesus, using sports as a mentoring vehicle. Its programs provide Biblical teaching on leadership and character. The organization offers an 8-week Summer Sports and Leadership Academy for kids aged 9-13, tailored to each individual child's academic needs. It has two soccer teams with 35 young men and four basketball teams with 40 players who participate in year-round practices, games, tutoring, Bible studies, trips, and team-building activities.
Total revenues
$658,165
2023
Total expenses
$581,207
2023
Total assets
$1,287,488
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at I Am 247

Summer Sports and Leadership AcademyThis 8 week program designed for youth ages 9-13 is designed to provide a "youth camp" experience with a wide range of activities and initiatives. The academic portion of the program is tailored to each individual child based on math and reading scores. The other activities provided are designed to provide experiential learning through day trips and travel. Camp runs 5:00pm-9:00pm M-F for the 8 week program and includes meals.
TeamsWe have 2 soccer teams involving 35 young men and a basketball program with 4 teams involving 40 players who participate in year around practices, games, tutoring, Bible studies, trips, and team building activities. The achievements of these teamsinclude: academic growth and accountability, exercise, character development, and spiritual formation.

Who funds I Am 247

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$56,250
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$43,000
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$31,500
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at I Am 247

NameTitleCompensation
Ben PageCo - Founder and Executive Director$79,992
Nicki PageDirector Operations$15,010
Cord BaileyDirector of Leadership Development
Deron HugginsSummer Program Director and Staff Coach and Mentor
Will SherardProgram Director
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for I Am 247

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$524,913
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$15,353
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-335
Net income from fundraising events$118,234
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$658,165

Form 990s for I Am 247

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from American Endowment Foundation
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Signatry
January 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Amateur sports clubsYouth development programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
305 Skyland Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
County
Mecklenburg County, NC
Website URL
iam247.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
82-1623105
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
713990: Amateur Sports, Youth Sports, and Recreational Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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