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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3017705

R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP

Tax-exempt · EAST ST LOUIS, IL 62202

Financials

$679K$601K2023$671K$643K2024$676K$717K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$676,482$716,525-$40,043$549,673$187,283$362,390
December 31, 2024990$670,898$643,180$27,718$560,340$157,907$402,433
December 31, 2023990$679,300$600,958$78,342$487,277$112,562$374,715
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$607,114
Program service revenue
$38,661
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$30,707

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$327,060
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$406,846
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$27,108
Program services (functional)
$573,474
Management and general (functional)
$118,566
Fundraising (functional)
$24,485

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$560,340
Total assets, end of year
$549,673
Total liabilities, end of year
$187,283
Net assets, end of year
$362,390
Land, buildings and equipment
$297,845
Net assets without donor restrictions
$362,390
Gross receipts
$676,482
Employees
45
Volunteers
250
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
IL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carissa SterlingPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Michelle MarlerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHIRLEY SIMMONSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Elbert JenningsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
EDITH LAKTZIANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Larry MarlerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Johnathan TateDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN STANLEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Stephen FairbanksDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Bryon HensonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DJ MernickDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Chelsea JohnsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DJ MERNICKPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JOHNATHAN TATETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHIRLEY SIMMONSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EDITH LAKTZIANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CARISSA STERLINGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN WOODWARDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN STANLEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY PALMDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DJ MERNICKPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JOHNATHAN TATETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHIRLEY SIMMONSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JAZLYN STANCIELDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
EDITH LAKTZIANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CARISSA STERLINGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN WOODWARDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN STANLEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KIRSTEN OBERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2197, EAST ST LOUIS, IL 62202-2197
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DAVE KUNTZ
Signed the 990
DAVE KUNTZ, Executive Director
Phone
(618) 215-1005
Return prepared by
FEW CPAs

Mission

EMPOWERING EAST ST. LOUIS YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO BUILD A MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AS A VEHICLE FOR JOB-TRAINING AND COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION, R3 EMPLOYS YOUTH TO REHAB BLIGHTED OR DILAPIDATED PROPERTIES IN EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS. WE EDUCATE, EMPLOY, AND TRAIN YOUTH TO GROW IN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AS WELL AS EMPOWER THEM WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ENTER THE WORKFORCE. WE SPECIALIZE IN CONSTRUCTION TRADES TRAINING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING SERVICES, AND WE HOST PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER RACIAL RECONCILIATION ACROSS THE ST. LOUIS REGION.
    Expenses $486,936 · revenue $30,707
  • R3 CAREERS ACADEMY YOUTHBUILD PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH AGES 16-21, WHO NEED SPECIALIZED HELP OBTAINING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND PREPARING FOR THEIR FUTURE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC REMEDIATION, CONSTRUCTION CREDENTIALS, AND OVERALL CAREER, LIFE, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING.
    Expenses $86,538 · revenue $38,661

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-3017705
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$549,673
Income (IRS master file)
$676,482

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$676,482$716,525$549,673XML
990December 2024$670,898$643,180$560,340XML
990December 2023$679,300$600,958$487,277XML
990December 2022$455,057$453,819$386,484IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 47-3017705).

Questions about R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP

What is the EIN of R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP is 47-3017705.
Is R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP 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 R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP 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 R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP 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 R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAVE KUNTZ.
Who are the officers and directors of R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $676,482, expenses of $716,525 and total assets of $549,673 at year end.

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