Nonprofit · EIN 26-2154971
THE WAY 2 SERVE INC
Tax-exempt · OPELIKA, AL 36803
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $342,193 | $260,293 | $81,900 | $617,605 | $0 | $617,605 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $351,778 | $276,298 | $75,480 | $535,961 | $256 | $535,705 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $296,951 | $259,675 | $37,276 | $460,225 | $0 | $460,225 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $157,608
- Program service revenue
- $60,171
- Investment income
- $5,409
- Net income from fundraising events
- $118,195
- Other revenue
- $119,005
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $74,978
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,511
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $149,256
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,140
- Occupancy
- $4,717
- Travel
- $55
- Depreciation
- $4,249
- Program services (functional)
- $236,282
- Management and general (functional)
- $24,011
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $535,961
- Total assets, end of year
- $617,605
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $617,605
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $142,463
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $617,605
- Gross receipts
- $351,897
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANE KYLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,125 | $25,875 |
| BRANDI KYLES | VICE PRESIDENT/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $16,853 | $0 |
| MIKE FELLOWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCGINTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY TINSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE MCCULLOH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDERSON YATES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANE KYLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $70,500 | $10,000 |
| BRANDI KYLES | VICE PRESIDENT/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $18,865 | $0 |
| MIKE FELLOWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCGINTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINT CHAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY TINSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE MCCULLOH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANE KYLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $76,375 | $10,000 |
| BRANDI KYLES | VICE PRESIDENT/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $11,765 | $0 |
| MIKE FELLOWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCGINTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINT CHAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY TINSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE MCCULLOH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1665, OPELIKA, AL 36803-1665
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHANE KYLES, PO BOX 1665, OPELIKA, AL 36803
- Signed the 990
- SHANE KYLES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (334) 741-8432
- Website
- WWW.THEWAY2SERVE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HIMMELWRIGHT HUGULEY & BOLES LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION ACCEPTS DONATIONS TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: REPAIR HOMES FOR CITIZENS IN NEED, PROVIDE AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN, AND PROVIDE THE ELDERLY, HOMELESS, AND FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FOOD, EDUCATION, CLOTHING, AND JOB ASSISTANCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION ACCEPTS DONATIONS TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: REPAIR HOMES FOR CITIZENS IN NEED, PROVIDE AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN, AND PROVIDE THE ELDERLY, HOMELESS, AND FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FOOD, EDUCATION, CLOTHING, AND JOB ASSISTANCEExpenses $236,282 · revenue $60,981
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2154971
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $617,605
- Income (IRS master file)
- $351,897
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $342,193 | $260,293 | $617,605 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $351,778 | $276,298 | $535,961 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $296,951 | $259,675 | $460,225 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $196,374 | $165,991 | $422,949 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 26-2154971).
Questions about THE WAY 2 SERVE INC
- What is the EIN of THE WAY 2 SERVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WAY 2 SERVE INC is 26-2154971.
- Is THE WAY 2 SERVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to THE WAY 2 SERVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE WAY 2 SERVE 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 THE WAY 2 SERVE INC 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 THE WAY 2 SERVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE WAY 2 SERVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHANE KYLES.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE WAY 2 SERVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,125 (SHANE KYLES, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does THE WAY 2 SERVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $342,193, expenses of $260,293 and total assets of $617,605 at year end.
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