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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8492640

BE THE SOLUTION INC

Tax-exempt · TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312

Financials

$708K$729K2023$706K$731K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BE THE SOLUTION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$706,168$730,779-$24,611$233,403$1,831$231,572
May 31, 2024990$708,353$729,213-$20,860$257,815$1,634$256,181
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$327,474
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,112
Net income from sales of inventory
$377,582
Other revenue
$377,582

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$136,776
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$147,572
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$51,390
Program services (functional)
$599,023
Management and general (functional)
$30,343
Fundraising (functional)
$101,413

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$257,815
Total assets, end of year
$233,403
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,831
Net assets, end of year
$231,572
Gross receipts
$706,168
Employees
13
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
FL

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GERRY PHIPPSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
TIM PHIPPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYNDSEY STEELEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MATT LAMBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GERRY PHIPPSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
TIM PHIPPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYNDSEY STEELEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MATT LAMBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1400 VILLAGE SQUARE BLVD SUITE 3306, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312-1250
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GERALDINE PHIPPS, 1400 VILLAGE SQUARE BLVD 3-306, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312
Signed the 990
GERALDINE PHIPPS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(850) 545-2043
Return prepared by
MOORE ELLISON & MCDUFFIE CPA'S PA

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEED FOR SPAYING AND NEUTERING PETS TO HELP PREVENT PET OVERPOPULATION AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THE SURGERY COST.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEED FOR SPAYING AND NEUTERING PETS TO HELP PREVENT PET OVERPOPULATION AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THE SURGERY COST.
    Expenses $599,023 · revenue $378,038

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

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

IRS record

EIN
20-8492640
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
2007
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$233,403
Income (IRS master file)
$706,168

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$706,168$730,779$233,403IRS
990May 2024$708,353$729,213$257,815XML
990May 2023$679,743$680,004$279,467IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 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 20-8492640).

Questions about BE THE SOLUTION INC

What is the EIN of BE THE SOLUTION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BE THE SOLUTION INC is 20-8492640.
Is BE THE SOLUTION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to BE THE SOLUTION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BE THE SOLUTION INC 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 BE THE SOLUTION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BE THE SOLUTION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BE THE SOLUTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names GERALDINE PHIPPS.
Who are the officers and directors of BE THE SOLUTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BE THE SOLUTION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $706,168, expenses of $730,779 and total assets of $233,403 at year end.

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