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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1537097

MEMPHIS BEARS INC

Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38135

Financials

$193K$129K2023$121K$103K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MEMPHIS BEARS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$121,245$103,033$18,212$161,103$0$161,103
December 31, 2023990$193,442$129,317$64,125$168,084$42,000$126,084
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$83,742
Program service revenue
$37,503
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$9,250
Other salaries and wages
$32,747
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$41,997
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,500
Occupancy
$2,023
Travel
$8,932
Depreciation
$1,649
Program services (functional)
$36,114
Management and general (functional)
$66,919

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$168,084
Total assets, end of year
$161,103
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$161,103
Land, buildings and equipment
$158,794
Gross receipts
$121,245
Employees
5
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
TN

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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Craig LittlesChief Executive Officer
Officer, Key employee
10$12,750$17,475
Charles WilliamsPresident
Officer
2$0$0
Horace FisherVice President
Officer
8$0$0
Carolyn WillisSecretary
Officer
4$0$0
Anthony LesterMember
Officer
2$0$0
Brenda ShotwellCommettee Chair
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Craig LittlesChief Executive Officer
Officer, Key employee
10$8,140$12,275
Charles WilliamsPresident
Officer
2$0$0
Horace FisherVice President
Officer
8$0$0
Carolyn WillisSecretary
Officer
4$0$0
Frances Walker McNeilMember
Officer
2$0$0
Sandra RobinsonTreasurer
Officer
2$0$0
Joyce ColeParliamentarian
Officer
2$0$0
Brenda ShotwellCommettee Chair
Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5869 BEDFORD RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38135-1455
In care of
% CRAIG LITTLES
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
1035 University St, Memphis TN 38107
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Craig Littles, 5869 Bedford Road, Memphis, TN 38135
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Craig Littles, 5869 Bedford Road, Bartlett TN 38135
Signed the 990
Craig Littles, Chief Executive Officer
Phone
(901) 300-6438

Mission

Our mission is to empower, enhance, & enrich youth through education, leadership, and sports programs, in a fun, safe & exciting atmosphere.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Memphis Bears, Inc., (MBI) is a organization that offers eight, (8) year-round sports (boys baseball, boys basketball, football, track/field and girls basketball, cheerleading/majorette, softball, to youth ranging between the ages of 6 and 14.
    Expenses $18,057 · revenue $18,325
  • The Sheriffs & Police Activities League of Memphis & Shelby County (Memphis Shelby PAL) is a non-profit youth mentoring organization devoted to preventing crime, building character and promoting success for children 5-18. We are an affiliate of the National Police Activities League (NPAL) working in partnership with Shelby County Schools, the City of Memphis, the Shelby CountySheriffs Department and the Memphis Police Department.
    Expenses $18,057 · revenue $103,434

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
61-1537097
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
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$161,103
Income (IRS master file)
$121,245

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$121,245$103,033$161,103XML
990December 2023$193,442$129,317$168,084XML
990December 2022$130,082$174,482$191,364IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Craig Littles
December 31, 2010≤ $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 61-1537097).

Questions about MEMPHIS BEARS INC

What is the EIN of MEMPHIS BEARS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MEMPHIS BEARS INC is 61-1537097.
Is MEMPHIS BEARS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to MEMPHIS BEARS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MEMPHIS BEARS 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 MEMPHIS BEARS INC 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 MEMPHIS BEARS INC 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 MEMPHIS BEARS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Craig Littles.
Who are the officers and directors of MEMPHIS BEARS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,750 (Craig Littles, Chief Executive Officer).
How much revenue does MEMPHIS BEARS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $121,245, expenses of $103,033 and total assets of $161,103 at year end.

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