Nonprofit · EIN 46-0720140
THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85007
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,441,207 | $2,914,516 | -$473,309 | $2,353,531 | $3,065,356 | -$711,825 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,476,513 | $2,599,984 | -$123,471 | $1,936,214 | $2,063,039 | -$126,825 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,565,740 | $2,369,955 | $195,785 | $2,031,266 | $2,025,302 | $5,964 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,245,399
- of which government grants
- $320,209
- Program service revenue
- $277,480
- Investment income
- $65,418
- Net rental income
- $54,018
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$194,156
- Net income from gaming
- -$30
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$9,206
- Other revenue
- -$147,090
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $318,158
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,127,524
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,684,941
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,872
- Accounting fees
- $76,953
- Occupancy
- $114,877
- Travel
- $28,007
- Depreciation
- $361,619
- Program services (functional)
- $2,240,356
- Management and general (functional)
- $231,261
- Fundraising (functional)
- $442,899
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,936,214
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,353,531
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,065,356
- Net assets, end of year
- -$711,825
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $369,257
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$896,334
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $184,509
- Gross receipts
- $2,697,281
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 82
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORA GOLKE- CHIEF DEV | OFFICER (AS OF MAR. '24) Officer | 40 | $166,346 | $1,935 |
| MELISSA BRITT | CHIEF PROGRAMS AND OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $98,303 | $0 |
| MARCIA MEYER | CEO/ BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| BO WHITTENTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR GREENWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN VOEHRINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN POBIAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY OLIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN GHASWALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE WALDEN-WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TISH STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MEZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SEIDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WATSON | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN C THOMPSON | COO (THRU DEC. 2023) Officer | 40 | $145,517 | $13,022 |
| MARCIA MEYER | CEO/ BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| BO WHITTENTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR GREENWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN VOEHRINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN POBIAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY OLIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN GHASWALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE WALDEN-WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TISH STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MEZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SEIDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WATSON | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN C THOMPSON | COO Officer | 40 | $135,969 | $10,735 |
| MARCIA MEYER | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| TISH STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN VOEHRINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR GREENWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERNA DEJESUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BIRCHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE WALDEN-WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY BERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY OLIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE WALDEN-WELLS | VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BO WHITTENTON | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG RUDOLPHY | INTERIM TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 731 GRAND AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85007-2509
- In care of
- % MARLENE WALTZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARCIA MEYER, 731 GRAND AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85007
- Signed the 990
- MARCIA MEYER, CEO
- Phone
- (602) 559-9399
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT IS TO DELIVER RELEVANT LEARNING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE POSITIVE CHANGE, INSPIRE HUMANITY, SUPPORT ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT, AND MOTIVATE HEALTHY LIVING FOR STUDENTS WHEREVER AND HOWEVER THEY (CON'T ON SCH O) LEARN. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES WITH A VISION OF BUILDING A GENERATION OF RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HEALTHY, AND CARING CITIZENS AND LEADERS.
Program accomplishments
- BE KIND: AT THE CORE OF THE PROGRAM IS THE BE KIND PLEDGE TO HELP KIDS UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE KIND BY PLEDGING TO BE ENCOURAGING, BE SUPPORTIVE, BE POSITIVE, BE HELPFUL, BE HONEST, BE CONSIDERATE, BE THANKFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, BE RESPECTFUL, AND BE A FRIEND. THEY LEARN AND PRACTICE THE EMOTIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE VALUES AN INTEGRAL AND ONGOING PART OF THEIR LIVES. IT IS A POSITIVE, ACTION-BASED, INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR AMELIORATING UNWANTED SCHOOL AND PERSONAL BEHAVIOR, OFTEN MANIFESTED AS BULLYING, AND LEARN WHAT IT MEANS FOR THEM TO "BE KIND PEOPLE." BRINGING THE PLEDGE TO LIFE IS THE BE KIND CREW, A GROUP OF GIFTED YOUNG HIP HOP PERFORMERS WHO IMAGINATIVELY CONVEY THE KINDNESS MESSAGE AND CONNECT WITH STUDENTS IN CONTEMPORARY WAYS THAT KIDS FIND ENGAGING, RELEVANT (CON'T ON SCH O) AND FUN. THEY SERVE AS POSITIVE AND AMAZINGLY "COOL" BEHAVIOR ROLE MODELS FOR STUDENTS. THE BE KIND ACADEMY ONLINE PROGRAM PROVIDES MONTHLY LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH, AND EXERCISE ACTIVITIES THAT COMBINE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS, HEALTHY HABITS MOTIVATION, DIGITAL RESPONSIBILITY LESSONS, AND INTERACTIVE DANCE/ MOVEMENT KINESTHETIC LEARNING VIDEOS WITH COMMON CORE STANDARDS, SEL (PER CASEL) SKILLS, AND CDC STANDARDS-AVAILABLE FOR TO ANY TEACHER IN AMERICA, FREE OF CHARGE TO USE IN THEIR LESSON PLANS. BE KIND BREAK PREMIUM IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON A SUBSCRIPTION BASIS FOR TEACHERS IN SCHOOLS WITH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS. THE COMBINATION OF BE KIND BREAK (ONLINE AND PREMIUM) OFFERINGS PROVIDE 60 LESSONS, VIDEOS, WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIES, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT TIPS. THE COMBINATION OF ASSEMBLIES GIVEN BY THE BE KIND CREW, FOLLOWED UP WITH ONLINE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES PROVIDED TO EDUCATORS IN THE BE KIND ACADEMY, GIVE VALIDATION AND MONITORING OF METRICS FOR SCHOOLS (K-8) TO BE NAMED AS BE KIND SCHOOLS.Expenses $2,225,245 · revenue $167,593
- THE BE KIND OUT OF SCHOOL OFFERING ENCOMPASSES AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING. IN THE CLASSES OFFERED THAT ARE GENERALLY 90-120 MINUTE SESSIONS, A SMALL GROUP OF STUDENTS (15-20) WORK WITH THE BE KIND CREW ON YOUTH ENRICHMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS SKILLS, ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT, AND PUTTING THE RELATIONSHIP SKILLS REPRESENTED BY THE BE KIND PLEDGE INTO ACTION. DURING THIS TIME, THERE IS ALSO THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BE KIND CREW TO SERVE AS MENTORS IN THE SMALLER GROUP SESSIONS AND TO GIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION. THE OUT OF SCHOOL (OOS) CLASSES ARE USUALLY HELD IN SCHOOLS AND ARE ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE LATE PICK-UP AND/OR WHO WOULD BE HOME ALONE AFTER SCHOOL IF NOT FOR THE PROGRAMS BEING OFFERED TO THEM. THE INSTRUCTION IS EXPERIENCE-BASED, USING NATIONAL ACADEMIC AND CDC STANDARDS, AND USING (CON'T ON SCH O) THE BE KIND PLEDGE AS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE INSTRUCTION. OF IMPORTANCE WAS THE OPENING OF A CENTRAL LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN PHOENIX - THE BE KIND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER THAT OFFERED PROGRAMS AND OTHER OFFERINGS FOR YOUTH, AS WELL AS PROVIDING ANCILLARY EDUCATION AND EVENT FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THIS HAS BEEN AN EFFORT TO SERVE YOUTH WHEREVER AND HOWEVER THEY LEARN BY EXPANDING ACCESS.Expenses $15,111 · revenue $100,681
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
- 46-0720140
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,353,531
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,697,281
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,441,207 | $2,914,516 | $2,353,531 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,476,513 | $2,599,984 | $1,936,214 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,565,740 | $2,369,955 | $2,031,266 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,303,051 | $1,629,678 | $1,830,804 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 46-0720140).
Questions about THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION is 46-0720140.
- Is THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION 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 THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION 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 THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION 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 THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARCIA MEYER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,346 (LORA GOLKE- CHIEF DEV, OFFICER (AS OF MAR. '24)).
- How much revenue does THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,441,207, expenses of $2,914,516 and total assets of $2,353,531 at year end.
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