Nonprofit · EIN 27-2647539
BOYS GROW CORP
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KANSAS CITY, MO 64149
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $758,329 | $705,889 | $52,440 | $2,071,050 | $21,803 | $2,049,247 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $644,349 | $614,940 | $29,409 | $2,012,417 | $15,965 | $1,996,452 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $730,671
- Program service revenue
- $33,190
- Investment income
- $1,732
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,609
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $18,345
- Other revenue
- -$7,264
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $106,966
- Other salaries and wages
- $249,476
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $393,497
- Professional fundraising fees
- $41,130
- Accounting fees
- $10,353
- Occupancy
- $27,254
- Travel
- $14,368
- Depreciation
- $48,886
- Program services (functional)
- $515,949
- Management and general (functional)
- $113,621
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76,319
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,012,417
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,071,050
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,803
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,049,247
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,605,488
- Publicly traded securities
- $18,113
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,009,247
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $40,000
- Gross receipts
- $802,691
- Employees
- 75
- Volunteers
- 600
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gordon Jr | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $101,766 | $2,600 |
| Ryan Murdock | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael McEnany | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brooke Tippen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Gomez | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Allen | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Van Trece | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Enrique Chi | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Gerstenberger | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gordon Jr | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $94,231 | $11,414 |
| Ryan Murdock | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael McEnany | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brooke Tippen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Allen | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Van Trece | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Enrique Chi | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Gerstenberger | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9301 E 147TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO 64149-1131
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Gordon, 9301 E 147th Street, Kansas City, MO 64149
- Signed the 990
- Ryan Murdock, Board President
- Phone
- (773) 793-5056
- Website
- www.boysgrow.com
- Return prepared by
- Support Kansas City
Mission
Boys Grow is a Kansas City based non-profit that uses farming and agriculture to teach entrepreneurism to urban youth.
Program accomplishments
- BoysGrow is a not-for-profit agency providing mentoring, entrepreneurship skills, and positive male role-models for inner-city boys ages 14-16. BoysGrow literally broke ground in the Spring of 2010 and is a year round farming and business program supporting the youth by providing valuable personal and business tools while cultivating and selling our products. The program is volunteer supported and staff guided, but youth driven. The Program strives, with staff guidance and direction, for the boys to take pride in their crops and products to ensure the success of the program. This will, in return, create self-pride, identity, and belonging, not only for the youth to the concept of the BoysGrow name but to himself and his fellow workers and the positive and successful environment they have created. The young men who work for BoysGrow do everything associated with running a farm and small business, from planting seeds and growing produce, to meeting with local restaurants to sell their products. Each BoysGrow class is required to create a product that will be sold in local grocery stores. The products will include farm grown ingredients and the youth create, market, distribute and sell their chosen product. The young men are compensated for their work on the farm. With their first job comes the expectation to come to work on time, in uniform and be held accountable for their work ethic. During 2024, Boys Grow continued to successfully provide an abundance of opportunities and experiences for 95 youth through our immediate program and an additional 55 youth with our school partnerships. The youth received classroom instruction and hands on activities around all aspects of running an organic farming operation, from composting techniques to soil maintenance. The youth also received hands on lessons in product development, direct public sales, culinary skills, and personal mentorship from staff and volunteers. Furthermore, the youth are taught healthy living, nutrition and healthy lifestyles. In 2024 our 5,000 square foot greenhouse was completed.Expenses $515,949 · revenue $33,190
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 | Not 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
- 27-2647539
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,071,050
- Income (IRS master file)
- $802,691
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $758,329 | $705,889 | $2,071,050 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $644,349 | $614,940 | $2,012,417 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $618,099 | $519,713 | $1,997,997 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 27-2647539).
Questions about BOYS GROW CORP
- What is the EIN of BOYS GROW CORP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOYS GROW CORP is 27-2647539.
- Is BOYS GROW CORP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
- Are donations to BOYS GROW CORP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOYS GROW CORP 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 BOYS GROW CORP 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 BOYS GROW CORP 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 BOYS GROW CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names John Gordon.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOYS GROW CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,766 (John Gordon Jr, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BOYS GROW CORP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $758,329, expenses of $705,889 and total assets of $2,071,050 at year end.
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