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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3271143

KIMBILIO

Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108

Financials

$34K$62K2023$129K$53K2024$40K$99K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KIMBILIO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$39,796$98,887-$59,091$78,531–$78,531
December 31, 2024990-EZ$128,970$53,316$75,654$137,621–$137,621
December 31, 2023990-EZ$34,200$61,876-$27,676$64,113–$64,113
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$19,538
Program service revenue
$14,569
Net gain from sales of assets
$5,689
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$9,095
Occupancy
$1,350
Printing, publications and postage
$1,088
Other expenses
$87,354
Program services (functional)
$8,665

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$137,621
Total assets, end of year
$78,531
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$78,531
Cash, savings and investments
$78,531
Gross receipts
$39,796

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
David D HaynesPresident15$0
Diana NapierTreasurer3$0
James Bernard ShortDirector0.5$0
Ravi HowardDirector0.5$0
Jacinda TownsendDirector0.5$0
George HigginsDirector0.5$0
Elizabeth T Gray JrSecretary0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RAVI HOWARDDirector0.5$5,000
DIANA NAPIERTreasurer3$4,900
JACINDA TOWNSENDDirector0.5$600
DAVID HAYNESPresident15$0
JAMES BERNARD SHORTDirector0.5$0
GEORGE HIGGINSDirector0.5$0
ELIZABETH T GRAY JRSecretary0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RAVI HOWARDDirector0$5,000
DAVID HAYNESPresident0$0
DIANA NAPIERTreasurer0$0
JAMES BERNARD SHORTDirector0$0
JACINDA TOWNSENDDirector0$0
GEORGE HIGGINSDirector0$0
ELIZABETH T GRAY JRSecretary0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4101 LACLEDE AVE UNIT 511, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108-3049
In care of
% DAVID HAYNES
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
4101 Laclede Avenue 511, Saint Louis MO 63108
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
David D Haynes, 4101 Laclede Avenue 511, Saint Louis MO 63108
Signed the 990-EZ
David D Haynes, President
Phone
(314) 663-8587
Return prepared by
Global Sai Tax Filerss

Mission

Kimbilio is a community of writers and scholars committed to developing, empowering and sustaining fiction writers of the African diaspora and their stories. Projects include readings, presentations at professional conferences, social media networking, book prizes, and an annual summer retreat for writers who are members of the Kimbilio community.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Kimbilio Retreat - The annual retreat is held each July on the Taos campus of Southern Methodist University. Kimbilios signature program facilitates writers finding their voices and honing their craft through culturally responsive teaching, and through the nurturing support and mentorship of established writers. One session, 28 writers attending, 5 faculty, and 1 staff member attending.
    Expenses $4,939
  • Kimbilio Reading Series - Readings are hosted at Left Bank Books; at High/Low, the St. Louis literary arts center which houses Kimbilio; and at other local venues. We also partner with other literary organizations to host readings around the country. In 2024 three writers were hosted for two events.
    Expenses $2,526
  • Kimbilio National Fiction Prize - A prize awarded in celebration and affirmation of the best in contemporary fiction.
    Expenses $1,200

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3271143
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$78,531
Income (IRS master file)
$39,796

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$39,796$98,887$78,531IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$128,970$53,316$137,621IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$34,200$61,876$64,113XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: David D Haynes
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: DAVID HAYNES
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 85-3271143).

Questions about KIMBILIO

What is the EIN of KIMBILIO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KIMBILIO is 85-3271143.
Is KIMBILIO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to KIMBILIO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KIMBILIO file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of KIMBILIO 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 KIMBILIO 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 KIMBILIO?
The 990-N for 2021 names David D Haynes.
Who are the officers and directors of KIMBILIO?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KIMBILIO have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,796, expenses of $98,887 and total assets of $78,531 at year end.

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