Nonprofit · EIN 37-0662522
LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC
Tax-exempt · E SAINT LOUIS, IL 62205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,442,272 | $7,965,620 | -$523,348 | $5,498,427 | $1,693,550 | $3,804,877 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,684,517 | $7,056,935 | -$372,418 | $5,826,418 | $1,533,034 | $4,293,384 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,177,424
- of which government grants
- $5,954,722
- Program service revenue
- $2,120
- Investment income
- $17,985
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,381
- Other revenue
- $244,743
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $526,630
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $137,466
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,158,983
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,905,342
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $64,725
- Accounting fees
- $215,499
- Occupancy
- $366,890
- Travel
- $14,991
- Depreciation
- $168,368
- Program services (functional)
- $6,744,139
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,221,481
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,826,418
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,498,427
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,693,550
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,804,877
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,229,880
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,197,535
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,430,659
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $374,218
- Gross receipts
- $7,443,653
- Employees
- 234
- Volunteers
- 178
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV GARY GASTON | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $118,619 |
| ROBBIE L EDMOND | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY SMITH | CHAIRPERSON-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WEATHERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHELITA GRAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALICE STALEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN TROTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA MOLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CORA BASSETT | DIRECTOR STARTING 1.1.2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINNY RIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORENE KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA VACHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV BRADLEY WATKINS II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RILEY OWENS III | DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/31/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROXANNA PERNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN CONNOR | DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/31/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Gary Gaston | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $92,408 |
| Robbie L Edmond | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Smith | Board Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shelita Gray | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Connor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gail Fritzsche | Director until 12/31/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Riley Owens III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Allynn Walker | Director until 6/30/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Martha Vache | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Weathers | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lorene King | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brenda Moland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Trotter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lei Song | Board Fellow until 12/31/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roxanna Pernell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ginny Riggins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Bradley Watkins II | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1200 N 13TH ST, E SAINT LOUIS, IL 62205-2975
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- REV GARY GASTON, 1200 N 13TH STREET, EAST ST LOUIS, IL 62205
- Signed the 990
- REV GARY GASTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (618) 874-0777
- Website
- WWW.LESSIEBATESDAVIS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ AND COMPANY PC
Mission
LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND TO HELP ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- THE PROVIDING A SURE START PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD PREVENTION SERVICES FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. THIS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BETTER PREPARE CHILDREN AND PARENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. THIS PROGRAM IS HOME AND CENTER BASED AND USES THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS MODEL. STAFF ASSIST PARENTS WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE SKILLS.Expenses $1,540,713
- THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER EAST ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, TUTORING, COMPUTER TEACH TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPORTS IN DISTRICT 189 AND THE COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEERS WORK AT 50 DIFFERENT SITES IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE AGENCY'S TEEN REACH PROGRAM, FOOD PANTRY, AND MEALS ON WHEELS.Expenses $1,465,481 · grants $458,414
- THE SEASON CIRCLE CAFE OFFERS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR SENIORS WHO WANT TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOME. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE SERVED EACH WEEKDAY GIVING SENIORS A NUTRITIOUS MEAL. MEALS ON WHEELS ARE ALSO SERVED FROM THE CAFE, AS WELL AS CALL CHECK-IN PROGRAM AND TRANSPORTATION.Expenses $1,338,739 · grants $2,879 · revenue $2,120
- DAYCARE - AT RISK INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A CHILD WITH OPTIMAL SUBSTITUTE PARENTAL CARE IN AN EFFORT TO ENABLE PARENTS TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION OR TRAINING.Expenses $557,607 · grants $100
- PRESCHOOL FOR ALL PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGE 3-4. THE CLASSROOMS SERVE AS A SOUND FOUNDATION IN LEARNING TO BETTER PREPARE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN.Expenses $485,985
- PRE-KINDERGARTEN - AN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR "AT-RISK" PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN DESIGNED TO OFFER SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH A DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS. CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCREENINGS TO IDENTIFY SPEECH DELAYS AND ON-GOING ASSESSMENTS THAT WILL BE USED TO MEASURE, ADJUST/IMPROVE, AND REPORT STUDENT PROCESS.Expenses $386,551
- TEEN REACH - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RECREATION, FIELD TRIPS AND AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR AREA CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT LOCAL SCHOOLS.Expenses $286,562
- REIMAGINE - THE REIMAGINE PUBLIC SAFETY ACT (RPSA) IS A STATE INITIATIVE AIMED AT REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING GRANTS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH.Expenses $276,489 · grants $64,705
- YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM - THE ILLINOIS YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM (IYIP) IS A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH TO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT THAT INVESTS IN THE FUTURE OF ILLINOIS' AT-RISK TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH (16-24). THIS APPROACH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YOUTH'S EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS AND THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS WHILE HELPING THE YOUTH SECURE AND SUSTAIN LONG-TERM AND/OR CAREER EMPLOYMENT TO ENSURE THE GREATER LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.Expenses $161,377
- USDA FOOD - GOVERNMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDING MEALS FOR CHILDREN IN THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM AND AT THE TEEN REACH SITES. DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND A SNACK IN THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM AND LUNCH OR DINNER AND A SNACK AT THE TEEN REACH SITES. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.Expenses $145,962
- TANF JOB PLACEMENT AND RETENTION SEEKS TO PROVIDE JOB SKILLS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND JOB RETENTION SERVICES TO PERSONS RECEIVING BENEFITS THROUGH TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH ORIENTATION, EMPLOYABILITY ASSESSMENTS, EMPLOYMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL SCREENING, JOB READINESS TRAINING, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, JOB PLACEMENT AND JOB RETENTION SERVICES.Expenses $91,060 · grants $532
- FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - THE CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, ARTS & CRAFTS, RECREATION, YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. IT ALSO PROVIDES ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES LOCATED IN HOUSING PROJECTS OF THE ST. CLAIR HOUSING AUTHORITY'S BUILDINGS FOR YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING.Expenses $7,613
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-0662522
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P280)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,498,427
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,443,653
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,442,272 | $7,965,620 | $5,498,427 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,684,517 | $7,056,935 | $5,826,418 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,245,018 | $6,355,500 | $5,781,062 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,265,748 | $6,184,735 | $5,941,226 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 37-0662522).
Questions about LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC
- What is the EIN of LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC is 37-0662522.
- Is LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE 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 LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names REV GARY GASTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,619 (REV GARY GASTON, CEO).
- How much revenue does LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,442,272, expenses of $7,965,620 and total assets of $5,498,427 at year end.
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