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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2181949

BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · PLACIDA, FL 33946

Financials

$59K$51K2024$78K$47K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$77,971$46,723$31,248$51,079$0$51,079
December 31, 2024990$58,979$51,384$7,595$36,261$0$36,261
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$74,999
Program service revenue
$370
Investment income
$2
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,600

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$5,475
Printing, publications and postage
$322
Other expenses
$40,926
Program services (functional)
$41,185

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$36,261
Total assets, end of year
$51,079
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$51,079
Cash, savings and investments
$47,964
Gross receipts
$80,339

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KENNETH GRUBBSPresident20$0
WENDE GRUBBSTreasurer40$0
ERICA BIRKLEYSecretary1$0
CHRIS SHENEMANBoard Member1$0
CHUCK LERNERAdvisor0$0
LISA LERNERAdvisor0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KENNETH GRUBBSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
15$0
WENDE GRUBBSTREASURER
Trustee or director
25$0
ERICA BIRKLEYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
CHRIS SHENEMANBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
CHUCK LERNERADVISOR
Former
–$0
LISA LERNERADVISOR
Former
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8601 PLACIDA ROAD, PLACIDA, FL 33946-9107
In care of
% KEN GRUBBS
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO Box 104, Joshua TX 76058
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Wende Grubbs, PO Box 104, Joshua TX 76058
Signed the 990-EZ
KEN GRUBBS, President
Phone
(469) 213-3516
Return prepared by
Beverly Botelho CPA LLC

Mission

To provide law enforcement families guidance to thrive

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Served 500+ first responder families Hosted 10 conferences and workshops Certified 8 new Tactical Relationship Training instructors
    Expenses $41,185

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
83-2181949
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$51,079
Income (IRS master file)
$80,339

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$77,971$46,723$51,079XML
990December 2024$58,979$51,384$36,261XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Wende Grubbs
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Lisa Lerner
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Lisa Lerner
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Lisa Lerner
December 31, 2019≤ $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 83-2181949).

Questions about BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES is 83-2181949.
Is BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES 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 BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES 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 BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES?
The 990-N for 2023 names Wende Grubbs.
Who are the officers and directors of BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLESS THE BADGE MINISTRIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $77,971, expenses of $46,723 and total assets of $51,079 at year end.

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