Nonprofit · EIN 46-2209691
GODS BEST FAMILY INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $172,648 | $172,648 | $0 | $0 | – | $0 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $172,648
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,489
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $16,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $39,451
- Occupancy
- $12,711
- Printing, publications and postage
- $25
- Other expenses
- $102,972
- Program services (functional)
- $148,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $0
- Gross receipts
- $172,648
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turell Brooks | Founder and Executive Director | 25 | $14,000 |
| LaShaun Gibosn | Vice President | 6 | $2,500 |
| Aisha Wilson | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Jena Polite | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1223 WARD ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-1819
- In care of
- % TURRELL BROOKS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1223 Ward Street, Baltimore MD 21230
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Turell Brooks, 1223 Ward Street, Baltimore MD 21230
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Aisha Wilson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (410) 921-5983
Mission
God's Best Family, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to strengthen children, youth, families, and communities through youth development, educational enrichment, mentoring, health and wellness initiatives, family support services, and community engagement programs. The organization provides year-round programming designed to promote academic success, personal growth, leadership development, and overall well-being. This aligns closely with the organization's stated purpose of providing child care, educational services, health awareness, career development, and resources for low- to moderate-income individuals and families.
Program accomplishments
- Provided year-round youth development programming through Bright Mornings & Beyond and Summer Camp. Services included before- and after-school care, academic enrichment, tutoring, mentoring, STEM activities, field trips, recreation, meals, and family engagement opportunities. The program served children and families throughout South Baltimore by providing a safe, supportive environment that promotes educational success, positive youth development, and social-emotional growth.Expenses $81,650 · grants $81,650
- Coordinated a youth-led community mural project that engaged residents, artists, and community stakeholders in the design and installation of a public art display. The project promoted neighborhood beautification, youth engagement, creative expression, community pride, and positive connections among residents and local organizations.Expenses $16,489 · grants $16,489
- Delivered teen leadership development, peer mentoring, and community engagement activities, including the annual Friends & Family Festival and other community-based events. Programming focused on leadership development, self-awareness, wellness, civic engagement, volunteerism, and strengthening community connections while providing resources and support to youth and families throughout South Baltimore.Expenses $50,000 · grants $50,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2209691
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1
- Income (IRS master file)
- $172,648
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2016
- Posted by the IRS
- August 8, 2016
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2016
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $172,648 | $172,648 | $0 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Turell Brooks | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Turell Brooks | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Turell Brooks | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Turell Brooks | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Turell Brooks | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Turell Brooks | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Turell Brooks | December 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 46-2209691).
Questions about GODS BEST FAMILY INC
- What is the EIN of GODS BEST FAMILY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GODS BEST FAMILY INC is 46-2209691.
- Is GODS BEST FAMILY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2016.
- Are donations to GODS BEST FAMILY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GODS BEST FAMILY 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 GODS BEST FAMILY 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 GODS BEST FAMILY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GODS BEST FAMILY INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Turell Brooks.
- Who are the officers and directors of GODS BEST FAMILY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,000 (Turell Brooks, Founder and Executive Director).
- How much revenue does GODS BEST FAMILY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $172,648, expenses of $172,648 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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