Darkness RISING Project

EIN: 831375588 501(c)(3) Mental Health

Raleigh, NC

Total Revenue
$527,963
Total Expenses
$513,573
Total Assets
$311,736
Net Assets
$308,959
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Carlita V Ector
Phone
9292515121
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Darkness RISING Project, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $528K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

Darkness RISING Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit which provides direct mental health resources, connects individuals with therapists of color, and helps those in the Black community have conversations about their mental health and emotional well-being.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $505,927
Program Service Revenue $13,618
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $8,418
TOTAL REVENUE $527,963

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $85,998
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $331,194
Other Expenses $427,575
TOTAL EXPENSES $513,573

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $527,963 $518,607 +0.0%
Expenses $513,573 $499,247 +0.0%
Net Income $14,390 $19,360 -0.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$80,000
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$80,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Carlita V Ector Executive Director 0.00
Officer Key Emp
$80,000 $0 $80,000
Bryan Parker Director of Compliance 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tamar Draughn Director of Programs 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacquim Curtis Director of Marketing 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brandy McKoy Grant Specialist 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Qguilar N/A 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Demetrius Edwards President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Cathey Ector-Cox Vice-President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Kalisha Smith Secretary 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Tuesday Brooks Treasurer 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $527,963 $513,573 $311,736 $14,390
2024 $518,607 $499,247 $299,646 $19,360
2023 $501,917 $477,779 $277,251 $24,138
2022 $194,361 $404,627 $252,565 $-210,266
2021 $496,833 $63,049 $459,908 $433,784
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