Nonprofit · EIN 65-1054347
BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC
Tax-exempt · PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,747,349 | $3,648,869 | $98,480 | $2,349,374 | $1,404,565 | $944,809 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,856,715 | $3,847,251 | $9,464 | $2,291,823 | $1,458,736 | $833,087 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,527,636 | $3,550,345 | -$22,709 | $1,189,549 | $428,453 | $761,096 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,730,682
- of which government grants
- $3,034,943
- Program service revenue
- $54,011
- Investment income
- $7,073
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$49,918
- Other revenue
- -$44,417
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,077
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,975,812
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,461,254
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $3,119,467
- Management and general (functional)
- $346,585
- Fundraising (functional)
- $182,817
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,291,823
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,349,374
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,404,565
- Net assets, end of year
- $944,809
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,410,523
- Publicly traded securities
- $122,550
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $680,924
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $263,885
- Gross receipts
- $3,797,267
- Employees
- 62
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SHIRLEY | CEO Officer | 40 | $140,000 | $24,670 |
| LISA GREER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYRA VIVACQUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ARCIA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YOEL GUTIERREZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG SKOKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD DELK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| O'NEIL J PYKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY M WEBER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SHIRLEY | CEO Officer | 40 | $140,000 | $26,439 |
| LISA GREER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYRA VIVACQUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ARCIA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YOEL GUTIERREZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG SKOKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD DELK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BOTERO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SHIRLEY | CEO Officer | 40 | $113,985 | $26,377 |
| LISA GREER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCCESCA CESTI-BROWNE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYRA VIVACQUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE CEDENO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOEL GUTIERREZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN GERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTNIE BASSANT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BOTERO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9730 E HIBISCUS ST STE A, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157-5654
- In care of
- % MICHELLE SHIRLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA GREER, 9730 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE SHIRLEY, CEO
- Phone
- (305) 969-7829
- Website
- WWW.BESTRONGINTL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VERDEJA & ALVAREZ LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE HEART SKILLS AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- MARRIAGE MATTERSTHE MARRIAGE MATTERS PROGRAM SERVED 148 COUPLES THROUGH BILINGUAL (ENGLISH AND SPANISH) WORKSHOPS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION, BUILD EMOTIONAL CLOSENESS, AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM FAMILY STABILITY.Expenses $1,202,611
- YOUTHPROJECT H.O.P.E. SERVED 1,527 YOUTH WITH TOOLS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND EMPATHY, AND STRENGTHEN DECISION-MAKING.THE BE STRONG AFTER SCHOOL CLUB (BSASC) WAS HELD AT FOUR SITES THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES, SERVING 206 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM OFFERED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND HEART SKILLS, HELPING STUDENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND TEAMWORK WHILE IMPROVING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.Expenses $773,053
- FAMILYTHE PARENT CLUB PROGRAM SERVED 5,697 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH MULTILINGUAL (ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND CREOLE) WORKSHOPS, HELPING THEM GAIN POSITIVE PARENTING TOOLS. THE FATHERS FIRST PROGRAM SERVED 113 FATHERS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, PEER DISCUSSIONS, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING TO PROMOTE EMPATHY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND HEALTHIER FATHER-CHILD DYNAMICS. THE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM (FSP) SERVED 189 PARTICIPANTS (PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND YOUTH AGES 1216) FROM 64 FAMILIES THROUGH COACHING SESSIONS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY FUNCTIONING, IMPROVE PARENTCHILD COMMUNICATION, AND INCREASE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR-MANAGEMENT SKILLS.Expenses $1,143,803
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 65-1054347
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,349,374
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,797,267
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,747,349 | $3,648,869 | $2,349,374 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $3,856,715 | $3,847,251 | $2,291,823 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,527,636 | $3,550,345 | $1,189,549 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,105,915 | $2,989,133 | $985,488 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | $2,239,297 | $2,363,463 | $821,419 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 65-1054347).
Questions about BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC
- What is the EIN of BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC is 65-1054347.
- Is BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL 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 BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LISA GREER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,000 (MICHELLE SHIRLEY, CEO).
- How much revenue does BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,747,349, expenses of $3,648,869 and total assets of $2,349,374 at year end.
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