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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1935541

BLADE BRIGADE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129

Financials

$51K$53K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLADE BRIGADE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990-EZ$51,385$52,741-$1,356$14,309$0$14,309
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,400
Membership dues
$41,879
Program service revenue
$200
Investment income
$1
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,905
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$6,085
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,331
Occupancy
$13,862
Printing, publications and postage
$11
Other expenses
$23,452
Program services (functional)
$49,930

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,050
Total assets, end of year
$14,309
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$14,309
Cash, savings and investments
$14,309
Gross receipts
$54,359

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-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephanie KaiserPresident1$0
Misti ValleroyVice President1$0
Jennifer McRobertsSecretary1$0
Lisa JarvisTreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7328 STREAM VALLEY CT, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129-5291
In care of
% TAMARA STICH
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
3933 Butler Hill Road, St Louis MO 63129
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Robert Slocum, 3933 Butler Hill Road, St Louis MO 63129
Signed the 990-EZ
Lisa Jarvis, Treasurer

Mission

Public benefit organization that is organized exclusively for charitable purposes.

990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Blade Brigade Teams development and advancement in the sport of synchronized skating while cultivating team spirit and following the general policies and objectives of the Ice Skating Institute.
    Expenses $49,930
  • Blade Brigade skaters 13 years and older volunteered to assist with the group skating lessons at the Wayne C Kennedy Recreation Complex of the St Louis County Parks and Recreation Department.
  • Members of Blade Brigade volunteered during the Sweetheart Open, a skating competition held at the Wayne C Kennedy Recreation Complex. This competition benefits the Friends of South County Skaters, a non-profit organization, as well as the Wayne C Kennedy Recreation Complex of the St Louis County Parks and Recreation Department.
  • Blade Brigade helped foster the Basic Blade Brigade and Junior Basic Blade Brigade, two team programs ran by St Louis County Parks Department at Wayne C Kennedy. Skaters volunteer time to help instruct these rink teams.
  • The Blade Brigade skating teams participate in two ice shows yearly which are open to the public. These provide free and low cost family entertainment for the community.

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-EZ on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
43-1935541
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
2024
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,309
Income (IRS master file)
$54,359

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2024
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMay 2025$51,385$52,741$14,309XML
990-N for 2020
Officer: Robert Slocum
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018December 31, 2018≤ $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 43-1935541).

Questions about BLADE BRIGADE

What is the EIN of BLADE BRIGADE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLADE BRIGADE is 43-1935541.
Is BLADE BRIGADE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
Are donations to BLADE BRIGADE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLADE BRIGADE 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 BLADE BRIGADE 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 BLADE BRIGADE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLADE BRIGADE?
The 990-N for 2020 names Robert Slocum.
Who are the officers and directors of BLADE BRIGADE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLADE BRIGADE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $51,385, expenses of $52,741 and total assets of $14,309 at year end.

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