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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3838493

SB WORKS

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20018

Financials

$915K$666K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SB WORKS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$915,001$666,197$248,804$536,006$0$536,006
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$903,431
of which government grants
$903,431
Program service revenue
$11,570
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$303,300
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$327,632
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,350
Occupancy
$24,000
Travel
$9
Program services (functional)
$604,428
Management and general (functional)
$58,169
Fundraising (functional)
$3,600

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$472,750
Total assets, end of year
$536,006
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$536,006
Net assets without donor restrictions
$536,006
Gross receipts
$915,001
Employees
4
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
DC

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John MainsExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
40$103,699
Thomas LitkeGrants Administrator
Key employee
40$91,376
Micah FeinsteinProgram Specialist
Key employee
40$65,999
Chris Van OrdenFood and Beverage Specialist
Key employee
18$30,102

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2316 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018-2829
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
John Mains, 2316 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20018
Signed the 990
John Mains, Executive Director

Mission

SB Works is a non-profit organization devoted to the protection and promotion of small businesses and the improvement of local economies. Our mission is to find smart, progressive, and efficient ways to help communities increase their economic and social resiliency by strengthening the roles of their small businesses and self-employed residents.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Small Business Technical Service involves the assistance of small businesses through coaching, consulting, and training services, in classes and one on one. Grant funding was the primary source of revenue with minimal fee for service revenue, approximately 125 businesses assisted in the Washington DC area
    Expenses $331,000 · revenue $455,000
  • SB Works facade improvement program helps eligible low and moderate income area commercial properties to renovate and improve their signage and storefronts through direct subsidies and project management for approximately 35 businesses in Washington DC
    Expenses $310,000 · revenue $380,000
  • SB Works team provides grant strategy and project management to other large non profits and local municipalities. Approximately 12 organizations were assisted.
    Expenses $20,440 · revenue $80,000

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

IRS record

EIN
47-3838493
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$536,006
Income (IRS master file)
$915,001

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$915,001$666,197$536,006XML
990December 2022$669,058$507,314$472,750IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 47-3838493).

Questions about SB WORKS

What is the EIN of SB WORKS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SB WORKS is 47-3838493.
Is SB WORKS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to SB WORKS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SB WORKS 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 SB WORKS 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 SB WORKS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of SB WORKS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names John Mains.
Who are the officers and directors of SB WORKS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,699 (John Mains, Executive Director).
How much revenue does SB WORKS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $915,001, expenses of $666,197 and total assets of $536,006 at year end.

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