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Nonprofit · EIN 14-2012015

THE PROMISE TOUR

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37205

Financials

$50K$124K2023$180K$147K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE PROMISE TOUR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$180,353$147,247$33,106$130,750$3,751$126,999
December 31, 2023990$50,344$124,475-$74,131$97,949$4,056$93,893
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$157,748
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13,098
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,741
Net income from fundraising events
$9,507
Other revenue
$9,507

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,695
Travel
$9,923
Program services (functional)
$81,117
Management and general (functional)
$66,130

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$97,949
Total assets, end of year
$130,750
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,751
Net assets, end of year
$126,999
Gross receipts
$233,211
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
TN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DYLAN HOOKSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
30$57,275
BLAKE MCMEANSBOARD MEMBER / SPEAKER
Trustee or director
15$54,600
TONY LESTERBOARD MEMBER / ASST
Trustee or director
10$10,920
CLAY STAUFFERPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
CYNTHIA HICKERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BLAIRE MURFREEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALLYN HINTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARY LAUREN ALLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WAYMON TIPTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALLIE BARRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRANDON HINTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
PATRICK WEAVERTREASURER
Officer
6$0
HARLIN HICKERSONPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DYLAN HOOKSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
30$54,984
BLAKE MCMEANSBOARD MEMBER / SPEAKER
Trustee or director
15$42,500
TONY LESTERBOARD MEMBER / ASST
Trustee or director
10$8,500
CYNTHIA HICKERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
REBECCA RUTLEDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BLAIRE MURFREEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KEMPTON PRESLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KASEY FITTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARTHA GAYLONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALLYN HINTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARY LAUREN ALLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CLAY STAUFFERPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
PATRICK WEAVERTREASURER
Officer
6$0
HARLIN HICKERSONVICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 58433, NASHVILLE, TN 37205-8433
In care of
% BLAKE MCMEANS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HARLIN HICKERSON, 5211 GRANNY WHITE PK, NASHVILLE, TN 37220
Signed the 990
HARLIN HICKERSON, VICE PRESIDENT
Phone
(615) 519-2727
Return prepared by
GAINES CPAS PLLC

Mission

TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE AS TO THE DANGERS OF DRINKING AND DRIVING AND THE CHALLENGES AND SPECIAL NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL HANDICAPS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE BLAKE MCMEANS FOUNDATION EXISTS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ON THE DANGERS OF DRINKING & DRIVING, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING GOOD DECISIONS. BLAKE MCMEANS CONTINUES TO TRAVEL ACROSS TENNESSEE AND SURROUNDING STATES, SHARING HIS POWERFUL STORY WITH TEENS AND STUDENTS AT SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL SIZES. IN 2024, BLAKE VISITED OVER 40 SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS, REACHING THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS WITH HIS LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE. THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE HAS RECOGNIZED THE BLAKE MCMEANS FOUNDATION AS A TEEN-GRANTEE FOR 2022, 2023 AND 2024. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, THE THSO TRACKS AND REPORTS STATISTICS RELATED TO IMPAIRED DRIVING THROUGH THE "GRANTEE CRASH PERFORMANCE MEASURES PROGRAM".
    Expenses $81,117

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
14-2012015
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$130,750
Income (IRS master file)
$233,211

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$180,353$147,247$130,750XML
990December 2023$50,344$124,475$97,949XML
990December 2022$85,545$117,627$168,140IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 14-2012015).

Questions about THE PROMISE TOUR

What is the EIN of THE PROMISE TOUR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PROMISE TOUR is 14-2012015.
Is THE PROMISE TOUR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to THE PROMISE TOUR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE PROMISE TOUR file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE PROMISE TOUR due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE PROMISE TOUR last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE PROMISE TOUR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HARLIN HICKERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of THE PROMISE TOUR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,275 (DYLAN HOOKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THE PROMISE TOUR have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $180,353, expenses of $147,247 and total assets of $130,750 at year end.

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