Nonprofit · EIN 39-3118089
BOONE BROTHERS INC
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40508
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $664,715 | $17,856 | $646,859 | $646,859 | $0 | $646,859 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $664,715
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,353
- Accounting fees
- $1,109
- Program services (functional)
- $17,856
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $646,859
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $646,859
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $289,910
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $646,859
- Gross receipts
- $664,715
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2025
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HASKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH A BENSON III | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 16 | $0 |
| CHRIS LYON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EVAN MOSSBARGER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON WEECE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 16 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 188 TURNER COMMONS WAY STE 120, LEXINGTON, KY 40508-8330
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOSEPH A BENSON III, 893 GOLDEN BELL PLACE, LEXINGTON, KY 40515
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH A BENSON III, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (859) 320-7031
- Website
- BOONEBROTHERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HARROD & ASSOCIATES
Mission
FEEDING HUNTERS SPIRITUALLY. FEEDING CHILDREN PHYSICALLY. AT BOONE BROTHERS, WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO BE FED. THROUGH HUNTING, CONSERVATION, AND COMMUNITY, WERE TURNING KENTUCKYS ABUNDANT NATURAL RESOURCES INTO NOURISHMENT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. WHEN YOU GIVE, HUNT, OR SERVE WITH US, YOURE HELPING ENSURE THAT HUNGRY CHILDREN DONT GROW INTO ANGRY ADULTS. HUNGRY CHILDREN BECOME ANGRY ADULTS. WHEN BASIC NEEDS ARE NOT MET IN CHILDHOOD, THEY CAN LEAD TO DETRIMENTAL BEHAVIOR PATTERNS IN ADULTHOOD. BY FEEDING CHILDREN, WE WANT TO DIMINISH THE LIKELIHOOD OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY, DRUG ABUSE, INCARCERATION RATES, AND SUICIDE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE BOONE BROTHERS APP PROVIDES HEALTHY SPIRITUAL FOOD TO NOURISH ADULTS. IT'S OUR PRIMARY COMMUNICATIONS TOOL TO GUIDE HUNTERS TOWARDS THE BULLSEYE OF FEEDING HUNGRY CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY.
- THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH KENTUCKY FISH & WILDLIFE, THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN 2026 WE PROCESS AND PACKAGE VENISON (DEER MEAT) INTO A DELICIOUS FORM OF JERKY (BOONE BITES) THAT ARE PROTEIN RICH AND DO NOT NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED. THE BOONE BITES ARE DROPPED OFF AT LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND DISTRIBUTED BY THE TEACHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE NUTRITIONAL CHALLENGES OF THE STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. ALSO, IN 2026 BOONE BROTHERS INC. WILL ESTABLISHED A PARTNERSHIP WITH KENTUCKY CATTLE FARMERS TO PRODUCE A BEEF VERSION OF BOONE BITES. OUR GOAL IS TO GENERATE 250,000 PACKAGES OF BOONE BITES BY THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN AUGUST OF 2026. IN 2027, THE GOAL IS TO GENERATE 500,000 PACKAGES OF BOONE BITES FOR THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
- WE PROVIDE A NEWSLETTER EVERY 2 WEEKS TO THOSE WHO SUBSCRIBE TO STAY CONNECTED TO THE MISSION. THE NEWSLETTER IS A WAY TO HEAR REAL STORIES FROM THE FIELD, GET UPDATES ON HOW YOUR SUPPORT IS FEEDING FAMILIES, AND FOLLOW ALONG AS WE WORK TO LEAD HUNTERS TO JESUS.Expenses $17,856
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-3118089
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $646,859
- Income (IRS master file)
- $664,715
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $664,715 | $17,856 | $646,859 | 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 39-3118089).
Questions about BOONE BROTHERS INC
- What is the EIN of BOONE BROTHERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOONE BROTHERS INC is 39-3118089.
- Is BOONE BROTHERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to BOONE BROTHERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOONE BROTHERS 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 BOONE BROTHERS 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 BOONE BROTHERS 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 BOONE BROTHERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOSEPH A BENSON III.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOONE BROTHERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BOONE BROTHERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $664,715, expenses of $17,856 and total assets of $646,859 at year end.
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