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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1425785

FRIENDS OF BERSTON

Tax-exempt · FLINT, MI 48505

Financials

$1.9M$986K2023$1.1M$949K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF BERSTON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,101,668$949,316$152,352$21,462,924$17,480,715$3,982,209
December 31, 2023990$1,876,839$985,567$891,272$12,296,433$0$12,296,433
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,089,918
Program service revenue
$11,750
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$376,236
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$412,584
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$42,850
Occupancy
$21,209
Program services (functional)
$395,927
Management and general (functional)
$553,389

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,296,433
Total assets, end of year
$21,462,924
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,480,715
Net assets, end of year
$3,982,209
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,152,800
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,982,209
Gross receipts
$1,101,668
Employees
12
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2018
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MADONNA BENNETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS CHRISTENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KHALILAH MATEENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
BRIANNA MOSIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR SOUNYA WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES AVERYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
NATHANIEL PERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSHUA FREEMANTREASURER
Officer
2$0
ALVERN LOCKPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
JACQUELINE NOLDENBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KHALILAH MATEENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DR DANIEL MOORE SrBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
BRIANNA MOSIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
TYLER PRESEAUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JACQUELINE NOLDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
RON HUDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MADONNA BENNETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
VALORIE HORTONINTERIM EXEC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$0
CHRIS CHRISTENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DR SOUNYA WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JAMES AVERYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JOSHUA FREEMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
LOUIS HAWKINSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ALVERN LOCKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3300 N SAGINAW ST, FLINT, MI 48505-4405
In care of
% JAMES AVERY
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
3300 N Saginaw, Flint MI 48505
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Joshua Freeman, 8275 Faulkner Drive, Davison MI 48423
Signed the 990
JAMES AVERY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(810) 787-6531
Return prepared by
SCAMPBELLS ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE

Mission

Community enrichment through education, athletics, the arts, and community service

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Professional services by various consultants assist with the Enhancement of the Programs and Capital projects a focus of funding a new building expansion as Berston Field House celebrates 100 years of success in serving the Flint community and surrounding areas
    Expenses $224,580
  • Various organizations housed inside and outside of Berston Field House are instrumental in offering community services and community enrichment programs through education, athletics, dance, art, health and wellness, financial wisdom and others.
    Expenses $93,848
  • Various community events are hosted inside Berston Field House and throughout the community that provide valuable information to the public such as access to free legal services, small business set-up, health screenings and more
    Expenses $64,514
  • All other program related expenses are normal operating exenses such as salaries, supplies, building maintenance and general expenses that are necessary to continue the accomplishments built on Berstons legacy as a unique place for individuals and community enrichments programs to thrive.
    Expenses $12,985

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1425785
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P28)
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,462,924
Income (IRS master file)
$1,101,668

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,101,668$949,316$21,462,924IRS
990December 2023$1,876,839$985,567$12,296,433XML
990December 2022$12,227,328$1,087,361$13,240,909IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Joshua Freeman
December 31, 2017≤ $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 47-1425785).

Questions about FRIENDS OF BERSTON

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BERSTON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BERSTON is 47-1425785.
Is FRIENDS OF BERSTON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF BERSTON tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BERSTON 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 FRIENDS OF BERSTON due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF BERSTON last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF BERSTON?
The 990-N for 2017 names Joshua Freeman.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BERSTON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BERSTON have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,101,668, expenses of $949,316 and total assets of $21,462,924 at year end.

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