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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1615273

FORERUNNER MENTORING

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75238

Financials

$1.5M$1.1M2023$1.4M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FORERUNNER MENTORING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$1,392,592$1,254,732$137,860$1,099,868$120,426$979,442
May 31, 2024990$1,468,809$1,111,344$357,465$974,564$132,982$841,582
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,047,100
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$16,762
Net income from fundraising events
$328,730
Other revenue
$328,730

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$101,964
Other salaries and wages
$629,287
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$851,913
Professional fundraising fees
$9,384
Accounting fees
$20,399
Occupancy
$4,883
Depreciation
$81,208
Program services (functional)
$915,614
Management and general (functional)
$201,225
Fundraising (functional)
$137,893

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$974,442
Total assets, end of year
$1,099,868
Total liabilities, end of year
$120,426
Net assets, end of year
$979,442
Land, buildings and equipment
$61,499
Net assets without donor restrictions
$969,641
Net assets with donor restrictions
$9,801
Gross receipts
$1,490,462
Employees
28
Volunteers
153
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
TX

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Stephen MurrayExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$99,169$2,795
Mike RyanChairman
Officer
5$0$0
Maison VasekTreasurer
Officer
5$0$0
Kim SaylesDirector
Officer
2$0$0
John HerringtonDirector
Officer
2$0$0
Janal ReidDirector
Officer
2$0$0
Paul HowellDirector
Officer
2$0$0
Taylor StellDirector
Officer
2$0$0
Rhonda BarnesDirector
Officer
2$0$0
Ron AnthonyDirector
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephen MurrayExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$91,423
Mike RyanBoard Chairman
Trustee or director
10$0
Maison VasekTreasurer
Trustee or director
10$0
Kim SaylesDevelopment Committee
Trustee or director
10$0
John HerringtonGovernance Committee
Trustee or director
10$0
Janal ReidDevelopment Committee
Trustee or director
10$0
Paul HowellDevelopment Committee
Trustee or director
10$0
Taylor StellDevelopment Committee
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10228 E NORTHWEST HWY BOX 24, DALLAS, TX 75238-4408
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
9660 Audelia Ste 123-24, Dallas TX 75238
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Stephen Murray, 10228 E Northwest Hwy Box 24, Dallas, TX 75238
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Zachary Garza, 10922 Wallbrook Dr, Dallas TX 75238
Signed the 990
Stephen Murray, Executive Director
Phone
(972) 656-8252
Return prepared by
Lauren Solomon CPA LLC

Mission

We exist to fulfill the potential of every young man in Lake Highlands without a father at home by providing mentoring, programs, and family support in the name of Jesus.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Group Programs (K-8 After School Clubs + High School Ministry + Summer Camps). These programs provide 1) literacy support, SEL, and recreation 2) conflict resolution, reconciliation, behavior redirection and resiliency 3) Bible Time and Manhood talks and 4) summer camps and service opportunities. 6,325 check-ins at a program + 194 individual boys enrolled in programs + 110 summer camps + 42 decisions to trust in Christ
    Expenses $629,554 · grants $267,207
  • Family Support (Single Moms Ministry). We provide ladies' nights, family dinners, bible studies, and retreats. We offer resource referrals and coaching toward stability. We involve church partnerships, community-building cohorts, and milestone celebrations. 100 moms served through our family ministry.
    Expenses $159,598
  • 1:1 Mentoring (Community-Based Matches) We recruit, screen, train, and support volunteer mentors who meet weekly with their mentees. Mentors commit to a year with annual renewal commitments. Mentors provide consistent presence across multiple years and help provide boys with rites of passage into manhood. 96 mentor matches supported + average mentor match is 3.7 years.
    Expenses $126,462

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
27-1615273
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
2011
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,099,868
Income (IRS master file)
$1,490,462

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$1,392,592$1,254,732$1,099,868XML
990May 2024$1,468,809$1,111,344$974,564XML
990May 2023$911,789$1,092,874$489,354IRS
990May 2022$887,365$1,006,001$667,259IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Zachary Garza
December 31, 2014≤ $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 27-1615273).

Questions about FORERUNNER MENTORING

What is the EIN of FORERUNNER MENTORING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FORERUNNER MENTORING is 27-1615273.
Is FORERUNNER MENTORING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to FORERUNNER MENTORING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FORERUNNER MENTORING 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 FORERUNNER MENTORING 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 FORERUNNER MENTORING 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 FORERUNNER MENTORING?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Stephen Murray.
Who are the officers and directors of FORERUNNER MENTORING?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,169 (Stephen Murray, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does FORERUNNER MENTORING have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,392,592, expenses of $1,254,732 and total assets of $1,099,868 at year end.

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