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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1928930

BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE

Tax-exempt · NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23601

Financials

$67K$67K2023$31K$42K2024$44K$71K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$43,580$70,502-$26,922$0$38,459-$38,459
December 31, 2024990-EZ$30,827$42,364-$11,537$0$11,537-$11,537
December 31, 2023990-EZ$66,642$66,642$0$0$0$0
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$43,580

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$16,700
Occupancy
$12,496
Other expenses
$41,306

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$38,459
Net assets, end of year
-$38,459
Gross receipts
$43,580

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TERRY RIDDICKPRESIDENT55$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TERRY RIDDICKPRESIDENT55$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TERRY RIDDICKPRESIDENT55$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11407 WINSTON PL APT 4, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23601-1938
In care of
% TERRY RIDDICK
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
1585 Briarfield Rd apt 142, Hampton VA 23666
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Terry Riddick, 1585 Briarfield rd apt 142, Hampton VA 23666
Signed the 990-EZ
TERRY RIDDICK, PRESIDENT
Phone
(948) 227-6477
Return prepared by
GYR Group Inc

Mission

TO CREATE BETTER CHOICES FOR YOUTH

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO ALWAYS KEEP THE YOUTH FOCUSED ON EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO ALWAYS MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS. TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND GUIDANCE FOR OUR YOUTH.
  • PROVIDES FREE HAIRCUTS/HAIRSTYLES T BOYS AND GIRLS WHILE MENTORING THEM TO KEEP THEM OFF THE STREETS. FEED THE HOMELESS PROGRAMS
  • PROVIDED FREE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMORGANIZE AND RUN BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO HELP KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY IN NEED OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES. DISTRIBUTED TOYS TO KIDS IN THE AREA.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-1928930
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
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B92)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1
Income (IRS master file)
$43,580

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$43,580$70,502$0XML
990-EZDecember 2024$30,827$42,364$0IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$66,642$66,642$0XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Terry Riddick
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-1928930).

Questions about BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE

What is the EIN of BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE is 26-1928930.
Is BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE?
The 990-N for 2016 names Terry Riddick.
Who are the officers and directors of BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BEST KEPT SECRET-STOP THE VIOLENCE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $43,580, expenses of $70,502 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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