Nonprofit · EIN 85-2533202
BE GREAT TOGETHER INC
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64112
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $240,607 | $475,328 | -$234,721 | $449,068 | $4,023 | $445,045 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $590,943 | $400,915 | $190,028 | $680,249 | $483 | $679,766 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $492,835 | $381,595 | $111,240 | $490,254 | $516 | $489,738 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $239,484
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $1,123
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $34,450
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $106,667
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,271
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $121,026
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,889
- Occupancy
- $36,032
- Travel
- $31,274
- Program services (functional)
- $362,215
- Management and general (functional)
- $85,957
- Fundraising (functional)
- $27,156
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $680,249
- Total assets, end of year
- $449,068
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,023
- Net assets, end of year
- $445,045
- Gross receipts
- $240,607
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVRELL STOKES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $98,867 | $7,800 |
| CORTNEY WOODRUFF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| CORTEZ BRYANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEMIA JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVRELL STOKES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $87,200 | $7,800 |
| CORTNEY WOODRUFF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| CORTEZ BRYANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| LEMIA JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVRELL STOKES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $87,200 | $7,800 |
| CORTEZ BRYANT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| CORTNEY WOODRUFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| LEMIA JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4741 CENTRAL ST 141, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112-1533
- In care of
- % AVRELL STOKES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 30141, Kansas City MO 64112
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AVRELL STOKES, 4741 CENTRAL ST 141, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Avrell Stokes, 3429 Charlotte Street, Kansas City MO 64109
- Signed the 990
- AVRELL STOKES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (816) 663-9794
- Website
- www.bgtogether.org
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
BEGREAT TOGETHER EMPOWERS TEACHERS WITHIN THEIR LEADERSHIP AND INSPIRES STUDENTS TO BECOME THE LEADERS THEY ARE BY OFFERING PROGRAMMING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ESTABLISHING SCHOOL-TO-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE SUSTAINABILITY, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND PROVIDING FUNDING TO TEACHER-AND STUDENT-LED K-12 PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- BEGREAT TOGETHER VENTURES TO FUND AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. PRIMARY FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ROBOTICS AND STEM PROGRAM EXPANSION, AND BROADCASTING AND MEDIA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(1) SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & FUNDINGACCOMPLISHMENTS & MEASUREMENTS: - SERVED 600+ STUDENTS ACROSS VARIOUS K-12 PROGRAMS.- SUPPORTED 11 EDUCATORS IN IMPLEMENTING NEW OR EXPANDED CURRICULUM-BASED INITIATIVES.- PROVIDED OVER $150,000 IN FUNDING SUPPORT TO SCHOOL PARTNERS SINCE 2021.- DELIVERED MORE THAN 1,100 INNOVATIVE LEARNING HOURS THROUGH HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.OBJECTIVE: - SHORT-TERM: EQUIP EDUCATORS WITH PROGRAMMING SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES.- LONG-TERM: EXPAND COMMUNITY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.ESTIMATED INFORMATION: STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL HOUR FIGURES ARE BASED ON AGGREGATED EDUCATOR AND PROGRAM PARTNER REPORTS.(2) ROBOTICS AND STEM PROGRAM EXPANSIONACCOMPLISHMENTS & MEASUREMENTS: - ROBOTICS AND STEM PROGRAMMING EXPANDED ACROSS MULTIPLE SCHOOL SITES WITHIN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT.- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ENGINEERING, CODING, AND APPLIED MATH ACTIVITIES THROUGH ROBOTICS AND 3D PRINTING PROGRAMS.- STUDENTS EXPLORED STEM-RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDING ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY FIELDS.- FUTURE PROGRAM EXPANSION IS PROJECTED TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION DISTRICT-WIDE OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.OBJECTIVE: - SHORT-TERM INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO STEM EDUCATION THROUGH HANDS-ON ROBOTICS, CODING, AND DESIGN EXPERIENCES.- LONG-TERM: BUILD SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS INTO TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING CAREERS THROUGH CONTINUED ACCESS TO STEM PROGRAMMING.ESTIMATED INFORMATION: PARTICIPATION PROJECTIONS ARE BASED ON CURRENT EXPANSION PLANNING AND DISTRICT ENROLLMENT TRENDS.(3) BROADCASTING & MEDIA PROGRAMACCOMPLISHMENTS & MEASUREMENTS: - STUDENTS AT CENTER ACADEMY FOR SUCCESS PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY BROADCASTING AND MEDIA PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES.- STUDENTS DEVELOPED COMMUNICATION, EDITING, VIDEOGRAPHY, AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION.- PROGRAMMING INCLUDED EXPOSURE TO JOURNALISM, MEDIA PRODUCTION, AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION CAREER PATHWAYS.- BROADCASTING CURRICULUM INCORPORATED LITERACY-BASED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SCRIPT WRITING, NARRATION, AND EDITING.OBJECTIVE: - SHORT-TERM: PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION TRAINING THROUGH CLASSROOM BROADCASTING EXPERIENCES.- LONG-TERM: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN JOURNALISM, MEDIA, AND DIGITAL PRODUCTION.ESTIMATED INFORMATION: PARTICIPATION AND GROWTH ESTIMATES ARE BASED ON EDUCATOR REPORTING AND PROJECTED PROGRAM EXPANSION.DURING 2025, BEGREAT TOGETHER EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS IN ROBOTICS, BROADCASTING, MULTILINGUAL LITERACY, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, SCHOOL RETAIL PROGRAMS, DUAL-LANGUAGE EDUCATION, AND POST-SECONDARY EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES. PARTNERSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:(1) MULTILINGUAL LIBRARY PROGRAM- STUDENTS FROM GLOBAL ACADEMY AND EAST HIGH SCHOOL BENEFITED FROM EXPANDED MULTILINGUAL LITERACY ACCESS THROUGH DISTRICT-WIDE LIBRARY SUPPORT.- THE LIBRARY SURPASSED 1,000 MULTILINGUAL BOOKS SUPPORTING LITERACY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL INCLUSION.- STUDENTS ENGAGED IN BILINGUAL READING AND LITERACY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE AND ENGAGEMENT. (2) BEGREAT CONNECT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM- LAUNCHED A 12-SESSION SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PILOT FOCUSED ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND LEADERSHIP.- STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED MEASURABLE GROWTH IN COMMUNICATION, COOPERATION, COLLABORATION, AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS THROUGH PRE- AND POST-SURVEY ASSESSMENTS.- THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED EMOTIONAL REGULATION, CIVIC LEADERSHIP, AND WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. (3) FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES PROGRAM (SUCCESS ACADEMY AT ANDERSON)- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON NUTRITION, KITCHEN SAFETY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.- STUDENTS ENGAGED IN HANDS-ON PROJECTS CONNECTED TO HOSPITALITY, CULINARY ARTS, AND WORKFORCE READINESS.- THE PROGRAM CONTINUED EXPANDING ACCESS TO PRACTICAL, CAREER-CONNECTED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. (4) SCHOOL STORE & RETAIL PROGRAM (NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL)- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A STUDENT-LED RETAIL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MARKETING, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY.- THE SCHOOL STORE CREATED OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.- STUDENTS GAINED EXPOSURE TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ACCOUNTING-RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS. (5) COMPUTER MODELING & DIGITAL DESIGN PROGRAM (CENTER ACADEMY FOR SUCCESS)- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 3D PRINTING AND DIGITAL DESIGN ACTIVITIES CONNECTED TO ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS.- PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS PROVIDED REAL-WORLD EXPOSURE AND CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES.- STUDENTS DEVELOPED TECHNICAL AND DESIGN-THINKING SKILLS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. (6) DUAL-LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (PASEO ACADEMY OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS)- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN DUAL-LANGUAGE COURSEWORK DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN BILINGUAL LITERACY AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS.- STUDENTS EARNED DUAL-LANGUAGE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES CONNECTED TO POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS.- THE PROGRAM CONTINUED SUPPORTING MULTILINGUAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND COLLEGE READINESS.Expenses $362,215 · grants $34,450
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2533202
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $449,068
- Income (IRS master file)
- $240,607
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $240,607 | $475,328 | $449,068 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $590,943 | $400,915 | $680,249 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $492,835 | $381,595 | $490,254 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $663,090 | $448,532 | $378,978 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Avrell Stokes | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-2533202).
Questions about BE GREAT TOGETHER INC
- What is the EIN of BE GREAT TOGETHER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BE GREAT TOGETHER INC is 85-2533202.
- Is BE GREAT TOGETHER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to BE GREAT TOGETHER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BE GREAT TOGETHER 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 GREAT TOGETHER INC 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 BE GREAT TOGETHER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BE GREAT TOGETHER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AVRELL STOKES.
- Who are the officers and directors of BE GREAT TOGETHER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,867 (AVRELL STOKES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does BE GREAT TOGETHER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $240,607, expenses of $475,328 and total assets of $449,068 at year end.
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