2026-08-06T07:44:39-05:00 2025-12-31 341874260 CBIZ ADVISORS LLC 700 WEST 47TH STREET SUITE 1100 KANSAS CITY MO 64112 990 2025-01-01 852533202 BE GREAT TOGETHER BEGR 8166639794 4741 CENTRAL ST 141 KANSAS CITY MO 64112 AVRELL STOKES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8166639794 2026-07-14 1 LISA BURKE P00220718 8169455500 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z AVRELL STOKES 4741 CENTRAL ST 141 KANSAS CITY MO 64112 240607 0 X WWW.BGTOGETHER.ORG X 2020 MO TO EMPOWER TEACHERS AND INSPIRE STUDENTS BY GROWING K-12 PROGRAMS AND FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS. 4 3 2 40 0 0 585325 239484 5000 0 0 0 618 1123 590943 240607 11000 34450 0 0 193413 121026 0 0 27156 196502 319852 400915 475328 190028 -234721 680249 449068 483 4023 679766 445045 X BEGREAT TOGETHER EMPOWERS TEACHERS WITHIN THEIR LEADERSHIP AND INSPIRES STUDENTS TO BECOME THE LEADERS THEY ARE BY OFFERING PROGRAMMING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ESTABLISHING SCHOOL-TO-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE SUSTAINABILITY, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND PROVIDING FUNDING TO TEACHER-AND STUDENT-LED K-12 PROGRAMS. 0 0 362215 34450 0 BEGREAT TOGETHER VENTURES TO FUND AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. PRIMARY FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ROBOTICS AND STEM PROGRAM EXPANSION, AND BROADCASTING AND MEDIA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(1) SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & FUNDINGACCOMPLISHMENTS & MEASUREMENTS: - SERVED 600+ STUDENTS ACROSS VARIOUS K-12 PROGRAMS.- SUPPORTED 11 EDUCATORS IN IMPLEMENTING NEW OR EXPANDED CURRICULUM-BASED INITIATIVES.- PROVIDED OVER $150,000 IN FUNDING SUPPORT TO SCHOOL PARTNERS SINCE 2021.- DELIVERED MORE THAN 1,100 INNOVATIVE LEARNING HOURS THROUGH HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.OBJECTIVE: - SHORT-TERM: EQUIP EDUCATORS WITH PROGRAMMING SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES.- LONG-TERM: EXPAND COMMUNITY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.ESTIMATED INFORMATION: STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL HOUR FIGURES ARE BASED ON AGGREGATED EDUCATOR AND PROGRAM PARTNER REPORTS.(2) ROBOTICS AND STEM PROGRAM EXPANSIONACCOMPLISHMENTS & MEASUREMENTS: - ROBOTICS AND STEM PROGRAMMING EXPANDED ACROSS MULTIPLE SCHOOL SITES WITHIN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT.- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ENGINEERING, CODING, AND APPLIED MATH ACTIVITIES THROUGH ROBOTICS AND 3D PRINTING PROGRAMS.- STUDENTS EXPLORED STEM-RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDING ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY FIELDS.- FUTURE PROGRAM EXPANSION IS PROJECTED TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION DISTRICT-WIDE OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.OBJECTIVE: - SHORT-TERM INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO STEM EDUCATION THROUGH HANDS-ON ROBOTICS, CODING, AND DESIGN EXPERIENCES.- LONG-TERM: BUILD SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS INTO TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING CAREERS THROUGH CONTINUED ACCESS TO STEM PROGRAMMING.ESTIMATED INFORMATION: PARTICIPATION PROJECTIONS ARE BASED ON CURRENT EXPANSION PLANNING AND DISTRICT ENROLLMENT TRENDS.(3) BROADCASTING & MEDIA PROGRAMACCOMPLISHMENTS & MEASUREMENTS: - STUDENTS AT CENTER ACADEMY FOR SUCCESS PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY BROADCASTING AND MEDIA PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES.- STUDENTS DEVELOPED COMMUNICATION, EDITING, VIDEOGRAPHY, AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION.- PROGRAMMING INCLUDED EXPOSURE TO JOURNALISM, MEDIA PRODUCTION, AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION CAREER PATHWAYS.- BROADCASTING CURRICULUM INCORPORATED LITERACY-BASED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SCRIPT WRITING, NARRATION, AND EDITING.OBJECTIVE: - SHORT-TERM: PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION TRAINING THROUGH CLASSROOM BROADCASTING EXPERIENCES.- LONG-TERM: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN JOURNALISM, MEDIA, AND DIGITAL PRODUCTION.ESTIMATED INFORMATION: PARTICIPATION AND GROWTH ESTIMATES ARE BASED ON EDUCATOR REPORTING AND PROJECTED PROGRAM EXPANSION.DURING 2025, BEGREAT TOGETHER EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS IN ROBOTICS, BROADCASTING, MULTILINGUAL LITERACY, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, SCHOOL RETAIL PROGRAMS, DUAL-LANGUAGE EDUCATION, AND POST-SECONDARY EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES. PARTNERSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:(1) MULTILINGUAL LIBRARY PROGRAM- STUDENTS FROM GLOBAL ACADEMY AND EAST HIGH SCHOOL BENEFITED FROM EXPANDED MULTILINGUAL LITERACY ACCESS THROUGH DISTRICT-WIDE LIBRARY SUPPORT.- THE LIBRARY SURPASSED 1,000 MULTILINGUAL BOOKS SUPPORTING LITERACY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL INCLUSION.- STUDENTS ENGAGED IN BILINGUAL READING AND LITERACY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE AND ENGAGEMENT. (2) BEGREAT CONNECT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM- LAUNCHED A 12-SESSION SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PILOT FOCUSED ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND LEADERSHIP.- STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED MEASURABLE GROWTH IN COMMUNICATION, COOPERATION, COLLABORATION, AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS THROUGH PRE- AND POST-SURVEY ASSESSMENTS.- THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED EMOTIONAL REGULATION, CIVIC LEADERSHIP, AND WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. (3) FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES PROGRAM (SUCCESS ACADEMY AT ANDERSON)- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON NUTRITION, KITCHEN SAFETY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.- STUDENTS ENGAGED IN HANDS-ON PROJECTS CONNECTED TO HOSPITALITY, CULINARY ARTS, AND WORKFORCE READINESS.- THE PROGRAM CONTINUED EXPANDING ACCESS TO PRACTICAL, CAREER-CONNECTED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. (4) SCHOOL STORE & RETAIL PROGRAM (NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL)- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A STUDENT-LED RETAIL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MARKETING, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY.- THE SCHOOL STORE CREATED OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.- STUDENTS GAINED EXPOSURE TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ACCOUNTING-RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS. (5) COMPUTER MODELING & DIGITAL DESIGN PROGRAM (CENTER ACADEMY FOR SUCCESS)- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 3D PRINTING AND DIGITAL DESIGN ACTIVITIES CONNECTED TO ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS.- PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS PROVIDED REAL-WORLD EXPOSURE AND CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES.- STUDENTS DEVELOPED TECHNICAL AND DESIGN-THINKING SKILLS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. (6) DUAL-LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (PASEO ACADEMY OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS)- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN DUAL-LANGUAGE COURSEWORK DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN BILINGUAL LITERACY AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS.- STUDENTS EARNED DUAL-LANGUAGE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES CONNECTED TO POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS.- THE PROGRAM CONTINUED SUPPORTING MULTILINGUAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND COLLEGE READINESS. 362215 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 19 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 MO X AVRELL STOKES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8166639794 4741 CENTRAL ST STE 141 KANSAS CITY MO 64112 AVRELL STOKES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY 60.00 0.00 X X 98867 0 7800 CORTNEY WOODRUFF CHAIR 6.00 40.00 X X 0 0 0 CORTEZ BRYANT TREASURER 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LEMIA JENKINS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 98867 0 7800 0 0 0 0 0 239484 239484 1123 1123 1123 240607 0 0 1123 X 34450 34450 106667 74667 21333 10667 5271 4744 527 1200 1200 7888 5596 1540 752 25889 25889 68499 68154 232 113 18370 18370 11228 7186 4042 127921 90749 24982 12190 36032 25561 7037 3434 31274 31274 264 264 375 375 475328 362215 85957 27156 667268 435726 0 631 12981 12711 680249 449068 483 4023 483 4023 X 0 0 0 0 679766 445045 679766 445045 680249 449068 -234721 0 X 0 0 0 X 220870 663090 492344 585325 239484 2201113 220870 663090 492344 585325 239484 2201113 971436 1229677 2201113 7232 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT 8434 THE PASEO BLVD KANSAS CITY MO 641312616 GOVERNMENT 14400 0 N/A N/A STUDENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT HICKMAN MILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 5401 E 103RD ST KANSAS CITY MO 64137 431905109 501(C)(3) 11900 0 N/A N/A PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT AND STAFF KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2901 TROOST AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64109 461176494 501(C)(3) 8150 0 N/A N/A SUPPORT STUDENTS WITHIN KCPS SYSTEM 3 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS THAT RECEIVE GRANTS THROUGH ITS VARIOUS SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS. MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD WITH ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS. PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS: DURING 2024, BEGREAT EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS IN ROBOTICS, BROADCASTING, MULTILINGUAL LITERACY, EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING, SCHOOL RETAIL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THE LAUNCH OF THE CAMPUS CRUISERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. PARTNERSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: (1) MULTILINGUAL LIBRARY PROGRAM - 122 STUDENTS FROM THE GLOBAL ACADEMY AT KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BENEFITED FROM THE MULTILINGUAL LIBRARY, SUPPORTING THEIR LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGES. - ADDED 1,000 BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY, EMPHASIZING CULTURAL LITERACY AND FOSTERING A LOVE OF READING. - INCREASED STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, WITH 97% OF STUDENTS INTERACTING WITH THE LIBRARY MONTHLY. (2) EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING PROGRAM (GRACE UNITED EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER) - PARTNERED WITH MEGH KNAPPENBERGER, AN ARTIST, TO LEAD SENSORY-RICH ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, ENHANCING CREATIVITY AND SENSORY EXPLORATION. - INTRODUCED THE HIGHSCOPE CURRICULUM, WHICH EMPHASIZES INDEPENDENCE, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND SOCIAL COOPERATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. - COLLABORATED WITH UMKC STUDENTS TO LAUNCH THE CAMPUS CRUISERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN LOCAL PUBLIC EDUCATION. (3) FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES PROGRAM (SUCCESS ACADEMY AT ANDERSON) - 20 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (FACS) ELECTIVE, GAINING ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS IN AREAS SUCH AS NUTRITION, KITCHEN SAFETY, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. - STUDENTS ENGAGED IN HANDS-ON PROJECTS RELATED TO CULINARY ARTS, HOSPITALITY, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, ENHANCING THEIR CAREER READINESS. - THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO EXPAND TO 60+ STUDENTS WITHIN FIVE YEARS, INCREASING ACCESS TO PRACTICAL, REAL-WORLD EDUCATION. (4) SCHOOL STORE & RETAIL PROGRAM (NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL) - 153 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE STUDENT-LED SCHOOL STORE, LEARNING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MARKETING, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. - THE PROGRAM GENERATED REVENUE THAT DIRECTLY FUNDED EXTRACURRICULAR AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. - PARTNERED WITH KC G.I.F.T AND LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND HANDS-ON RETAIL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE. (5) COMPUTER MODELING & DIGITAL DESIGN PROGRAM (CENTER ACADEMY FOR SUCCESS) - 35 STUDENTS ENGAGED IN 3D MODELING AND DIGITAL DESIGN, CREATING REAL-WORLD PROJECTS APPLICABLE TO ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING FIELDS. - PARTNERED WITH MULTISTUDIO, AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN INSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY EXPOSURE. - STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AN UPCOMING "DAY-IN-THE-LIFE" EXPERIENCE WITH PROFESSIONALS IN THE ARCHITECTURE FIELD. (6) DUAL-LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (PASEO ACADEMY OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS) - 60 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE DUAL-LANGUAGE PROGRAM, IMPROVING BILINGUAL LITERACY AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS. - STUDENTS OUTPERFORMED THEIR MONOLINGUAL PEERS IN EVERY TESTED SUBJECT, DEMONSTRATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM. - THE PROGRAM IS PART OF A FOUR-YEAR PILOT PARTNERSHIP WITH UMKC, ALLOWING STUDENTS - BOTH DOCUMENTED AND UNDOCUMENTED - TO EARN ENOUGH CREDITS TO RECEIVE A SPANISH MINOR BY SENIOR YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 BOARD MEMBERS AVRELL STOKES, CORTNEY WOODRUFF, AND CORTEZ BRYANT HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED ANNUALLY AND AS THEY ARISE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR A DESIGNATED COMMITTEE, DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND REVIEWS ACTUAL CONFLICTS. INDIVIDUALS WITH A CONFLICT MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS RELATED TO THE MATTER. THEY MAY PROVIDE INFORMATION UPON REQUEST BUT ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A OUR ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS A COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS THIS PROCESS BY REVIEWING COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FROM SIMILAR NONPROFITS AND CONSIDERING THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL POSITION. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2025 FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING - ENGLISH TEACHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 67,313. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 67,313. PAYROLL PROCESSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 841. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 232. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 113. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,186. MAGNOLIA MEDIA CORPORATION DBA ASSEMBLEFYI 4815 ELMWOOD AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90004 844782144 ONLINE COACHING CA N/A S 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0