Nonprofit · EIN 84-1854388
NOBLE NEIGHBOR
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 990 | $120,642 | $104,925 | $15,717 | $164,452 | $0 | $164,452 |
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $206,608 | $95,049 | $111,559 | $148,735 | $0 | $148,735 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $106,643 | $127,880 | -$21,237 | $37,176 | – | $37,176 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $102,785
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,282
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,575
- Other revenue
- $15,575
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $49,872
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $53,659
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $86,981
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,949
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,995
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $148,735
- Total assets, end of year
- $164,452
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $164,452
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $164,452
- Gross receipts
- $124,248
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Edwards | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Patsy King | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Lori Strawbridge | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Kathryn Van Voorhees | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel McClanahan-Cronister | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Stephanie Goh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Demi St John | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Wood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Plein | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Liz Rauls | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Andrea Scarpino | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Rajean Erbar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Dean | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Franklin Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Holland Saltsman | Founder Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2025: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Edwards | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Patsy King | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Lori Strawbridge | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Kathryn Van Voorhees | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel McClanahan-Cronister | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tracy Moore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sharifah Sims-Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Wood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Plein | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Liz Rauls | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Andrea Scarpino | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kelly Sherman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Dean | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Franklin Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Howard | Executive Director | 40 | $38,137 |
| Kathryn Van Voorhees | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Elizabeth H Saltsman | Founder | 2 | $0 |
| Ellen Moriarity | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Lori L Strawbridge | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jen Allen | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kelly Edwards | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Patsy King | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jane Peacock | President | 3 | $0 |
| Sharifah Sims-Williams | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Wood | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7905 BIG BEND BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119-2763
- In care of
- % HOLLAND SALTSMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 7905 Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63119
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Lori L Strawbridge, 7905 Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63119
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Elizabeth H Saltsman, 7905 Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63119
- Signed the 990
- Lori L Strawbridge, Treasurer
- Phone
- (314) 484-1081
- Website
- www.thenobleneighbor.org
- Return prepared by
- Lori L Strawbridge CPA
Mission
The Noble Neighbor brings books and the authors who wrote them to underserved St Louis area schools to empower kids and promote equity in education because all children deserve access to knowledge and inspiration.
Program accomplishments
- During the 2025-2026 school year, The Noble Neighbor brought 12 authors to 22 schools across the St Louis region, providing a free copy of those authors books to every child who participated. In total, we gave 2,640 kids free books this school year.Expenses $86,981 · revenue $16,074
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1854388
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $164,452
- Income (IRS master file)
- $124,248
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2026 | $120,642 | $104,925 | $164,452 | XML |
| 990 | May 2025 | $206,608 | $95,049 | $148,735 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2024 | $106,643 | $127,880 | $37,176 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Elizabeth H Saltsman | May 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Elizabeth H Saltsman | May 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | May 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 84-1854388).
Questions about NOBLE NEIGHBOR
- What is the EIN of NOBLE NEIGHBOR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NOBLE NEIGHBOR is 84-1854388.
- Is NOBLE NEIGHBOR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to NOBLE NEIGHBOR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NOBLE NEIGHBOR 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 NOBLE NEIGHBOR due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NOBLE NEIGHBOR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of NOBLE NEIGHBOR?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names Lori L Strawbridge.
- Who are the officers and directors of NOBLE NEIGHBOR?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NOBLE NEIGHBOR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $120,642, expenses of $104,925 and total assets of $164,452 at year end.
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