Totals
- Total revenue
- $161,799
- Total expenses
- $142,043
- Contributions and grants received
- $161,799
- Grants paid
- not reported
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Membership dues (line 3)
- not reported
- Investment income (line 4)
- $0
- Gain or loss on sale of assets (line 5c)
- $0
- Gaming and fundraising events, net (line 6d)
- $0
- Gross profit on inventory sales (line 7c)
- $0
- Other revenue (line 8)
- not reported
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,845
- Total liabilities, end of year
- not reported
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $19,845
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $116,168
Program services were 81.8% of total expenses calculated — Part III's total program service expenses over total expenses, both as filed.
Mission and programs · 2025
Primary exempt purpose
Como Lions Hearts goal is to create an inclusive environment that encourages participation personal growth and collaboration among all residents. We aim to enhance the quality of life by providing accessible resources and opportunities that strengthen relationships and cultivate a sense of belonging. Como Lions Heart continues to support families youth and seniors through community-based programs.
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Because of you we were able to provide an effective Youth Sports Cheerleading and Activity Programs that aim to create an inclusive environment that fosters participation and personal growth. We provide accessible resources to enhance life skills build relationships and foster a sense of belonging. We distributed school backpacks and supplies to 325 students college dorm prep kits to 32 and hosted monthly Reading Nights with over 25 participants. Additionally we organized field trips to Casa Manana and Chuck E. Cheese for 25-50 students. Our Summer Camp Programs served 120 youths while our Youth Sports - Football and Cheerleading Camps engaged 130 participants. Events like the Easter Carnival Halloween Fall Festival and Como Lions Heart Christmas Toy Giveaway benefited over 1,500 children in partnership with the Como Community Center.
Expenses $52,969
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Through our Community Programs and Assistance we have made a significant impact. Our Monthly Food Bank serves 300-500 families every third Friday providing nutritious food on a first-come first-served basis to combat food insecurity. This service in partnership with Tarrant Area Food Bank is supported by volunteers and young individuals who receive a small donation. Additionally we offered emergency assistance to 10 individuals for rent utilities medicine food or clothing. Our seniors program provided outings gifts and unique experiences such as nail salon visits and restaurant outings for their Annual Christmas party. We also supported the senior share program offering daily food access including produce meat and more from Sprouts four days a week.
Expenses $59,894
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Back to School Program: Our Youth Educational Programs focus on academic growth and personal development through literacy life skills and various subjects. We distributed school backpacks and supplies to 325 students college dorm prep kits to 32 and held monthly Reading Nights with over 25 participants. Thanks to your support 32 college freshmen attended a Youth Conference equipped with laptops and dorm room supplies. Additionally 325 youth received backpacks and essential school supplies for a successful start to the academic year. They enjoyed lunch engaged in conflict resolution and problem-solving classes. Because of you these things happened.
Expenses $3,305
As filed on the 2025 return.
Listed in Part IV
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Carol Brown
Executive Director
- Total calculated
- $21,000
- Compensation
- $21,000
- Benefit plans
- $0
- Expense account
- $0
- Hours/week
- 50
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Dorothy Debose
Board President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Kate Dykes
Board Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Charles Byrd
Board Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Stephanie Dike
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Debbie Cooley
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Cedric James
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Erma Lee
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Wanda Bohannan
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
Compensation is as filed in Part IV of the Form 990-EZ: compensation, contributions to benefit plans, expense account, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990_ez
- Tax year
- 2025
- Filed
- 16 May 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2025v4.0
- Source object
- 202611369349201026
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