Nonprofit · EIN 38-1890465
TALL TURF MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | 990 | $254,530 | $515,922 | -$261,392 | $405,795 | $40,681 | $365,114 |
| February 28, 2025 | 990 | $412,501 | $504,963 | -$92,462 | $640,300 | $14,648 | $625,652 |
| February 29, 2024 | 990 | $482,514 | $558,592 | -$76,078 | $736,964 | $18,850 | $718,114 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $192,726
- of which government grants
- $192,726
- Program service revenue
- $31,650
- Investment income
- $38
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,132
- Other revenue
- $30,116
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $97,418
- Other salaries and wages
- $143,225
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $281,468
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $61,830
- Travel
- $11,383
- Depreciation
- $50,080
- Program services (functional)
- $438,534
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,592
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,796
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $640,300
- Total assets, end of year
- $405,795
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $40,681
- Net assets, end of year
- $365,114
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $354,965
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $258,760
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $106,354
- Gross receipts
- $257,795
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 February 28, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCUS HARGRAVE | PRESIDENT AN Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $97,418 |
| LOIS BOERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NICOLE CHEEKS | INTERIM EX D Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J FRANKLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARTHUR W HOOGSTRATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SIR ARTHUR TREADWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK GREIDANUS | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RACHAEL BEECHEM JR | CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD POSTMA | VICE CHAIRPE Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 28, 2025: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOIS BOERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J FRANKLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARTHUR W HOOGSTRATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SIR ARTHUR TREADWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAPHAEL BEECHEM JR | CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD POSTMA | VICE CHAIRPERSON Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK GREIDANUS | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARCUS HARGRAVE | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 50 | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 29, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR TREADWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J FRANKLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARTHUR W HOOGSTRATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD POSTMA | VICE CHAIRPERSON Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYDIA KUYYENHOVEN | CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK GREIDANUS | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARCUS HARGRAVE | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 50 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2010 KALAMAZOO AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-4004
- In care of
- % NICOLE L CHEEKS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARCUS HARGRAVE, 2010 KALAMAZOO AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
- Signed the 990
- NICOLE CHEEKS, INTERIM EX DIR
- Phone
- (616) 452-7906
- Website
- WWW.TALLTURF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MORGAN & ASSOCIATES PC CPAS
Mission
TO EQUIP YOUTH AND FAMILIES FOR LIVES OF RECONCILIATION IN GOD'S WORLD
Program accomplishments
- SUMMER YOUTH CAMP - CAPACITY FOR THE PROGRAM IS 128 YOUNG PEOPLE EACH SESSION. DURING THE CAMP EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPANTS SPEND TIME WITH THEIR PEERS AND STAFF WHILE EATING, SLEEPING, PRAYING AND LEARNING NEW SKILLS. AS THESE YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH SHARED SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP- FIVE DAY SESSION WHERE TEENS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH FELLOW CAMPERS AND STAFF. SENIOR CAMP FEATURES SUCH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AS HIKING, CAMPING, SWIMMING, CANOEING AND HIGH ROPES COURSE EXPERIENCE. SUMMER FAMILY CAMP HELD OVER A WEEKEND, SESSIONS ARE ORGANIZED AROUND CURRICULUM, BUT ALSO OFFER LOTS OF TIME FOR FAMILIES TO HANG OUT AND INTERACT. SUMMER LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM - MOTIVATING TEENS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES AND LIVE LIVES OF SERVICE. THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES PARTICIPANTS TO SERVE OTHERS, MENTOR YOUNG CAMPERS AND PEERS, INCREASE LIFE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AND VARIOUS CAREERS. YEAR ROUND LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM - UP TO 10 LIT'S HAVE BEEN HIRED DURING THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL YEAR. FIREHOUSE KIDS - RUNS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH AGES 8 TO 13 TO JOIN IN WEEKLY ACTIVITIES, BIBLE STUDIES, MENTORING ACTIVITIES, SERVICE PROJECTS CREATIVE DANCE AND WORSHIP.Expenses $438,534 · revenue $31,650
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 February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 28, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | February 28, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | February 29, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-1890465
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- February
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $405,795
- Income (IRS master file)
- $257,795
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | February 2026 | $254,530 | $515,922 | $405,795 | IRS |
| 990 | February 2025 | $412,501 | $504,963 | $640,300 | XML |
| 990 | February 2024 | $482,514 | $558,592 | $736,964 | XML |
| 990 | February 2023 | $413,509 | $542,180 | $818,619 | IRS |
| 990 | February 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 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 38-1890465).
Questions about TALL TURF MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of TALL TURF MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TALL TURF MINISTRIES is 38-1890465.
- Is TALL TURF MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to TALL TURF MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TALL TURF MINISTRIES 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 TALL TURF MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending February 28, 2027) is due July 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TALL TURF MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of TALL TURF MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 names MARCUS HARGRAVE.
- Who are the officers and directors of TALL TURF MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,418 (MARCUS HARGRAVE, PRESIDENT AN).
- How much revenue does TALL TURF MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 it reported revenue of $254,530, expenses of $515,922 and total assets of $405,795 at year end.
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