Nonprofit · EIN 85-3461457
HOME BENEATH OUR FEET
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $283,233 | $281,572 | $1,661 | $1,661 | $0 | $1,661 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $130,587 | $117,328 | $13,259 | $14,797 | – | $14,797 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $283,233
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $127,897
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $155,658
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,301
- Program services (functional)
- $281,572
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,661
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,661
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,661
- Gross receipts
- $283,233
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWIGHT LOWE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | – | $0 |
| CLEMENT KWAKYE | TREASURER | – | $0 |
| EBONY WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | – | $0 |
| EMERE NIEVES | BOARD MEMBER | – | $0 |
| DEJIA JAMES | BOARD MEMBER | – | $0 |
| CAMERON KUKLA | BOARD MEMBER | – | $0 |
| CINDI MCEACHON | BOARD MEMBER | – | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Lowe | Executive Director | 40 | $48,060 |
| Averill Dove | President | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Triggs | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Lowe | Treasurer | 25 | $0 |
| Dr Clement Kwakye | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 345 BROADWAY ST STE 104, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1541
- In care of
- % BRITTANY LOWE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 11593 Broadway St, Alden NY 14004
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DWIGHT LOWE, 742 DELAWARE, BUFFALO, NY 14209
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Brittany Lowe, 11593 Broadway St, Alden NY 14004
- Signed the 990
- DWIGHT LOWE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (716) 535-7047
- Website
- WWW.HBOF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DLP Consulting
Mission
Using a nature-focused curriculum,Home Beneath Our Feet seeds the development of children, youth, and adults through physical, financial, and personal development to improve quality of life in our community.
Program accomplishments
- HBOFs programs served a total of 3,781 individuals, with 24 children participating in the Summer Growth Program and 20 individuals from Affordable Housing Apartments receiving support. Additionally, 1,372 individuals collected produce from the farmers markets, benefiting from the fresh produce available. The programs objective is to provide fresh, healthy food to underserved communities while fostering education and hands-on experience in agriculture, particularly for youth participants.Expenses $12,750 · grants $12,750
- In 2024, $36,000 of the grant funds were allocated and spent on operational costs for HBOF, including insurance,Microsoft Office subscription and website contract monthly expenses. These funds also covered payroll expenditures, payroll taxes, and staff wages. Additionally, the funds supported the hosting of various workshops focused on key performance indicators (KPIs), including a Unity Day Event on leadership qualities, which aimed to foster positive relationships between local law enforcementExpenses $36,000 · grants $333,540
- The $25,000 grant received in 2024 is allocated to cover various HBOF volunteer expenses for the period of 2024 to 2025. As of the end of 2024, none of these funds have been spent. The objective for these funds is to support the organizations volunteer events and activities, including materials, supplies, and logistical costs, which will facilitate community engagement and further HBOFs mission of providing sustainable agricultural solutions and food accessgrants $25,000
- THE TOTAL EXPENSES FOR THE YEARExpenses $232,822 · grants $283,233
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3461457
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,661
- Income (IRS master file)
- $283,233
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $283,233 | $281,572 | $1,661 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $130,587 | $117,328 | $14,797 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Brittany Lowe | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: BRITTANY LOWER | 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 85-3461457).
Questions about HOME BENEATH OUR FEET
- What is the EIN of HOME BENEATH OUR FEET?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOME BENEATH OUR FEET is 85-3461457.
- Is HOME BENEATH OUR FEET tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to HOME BENEATH OUR FEET tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOME BENEATH OUR FEET 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 HOME BENEATH OUR FEET due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOME BENEATH OUR FEET last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HOME BENEATH OUR FEET?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DWIGHT LOWE.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOME BENEATH OUR FEET?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HOME BENEATH OUR FEET have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $283,233, expenses of $281,572 and total assets of $1,661 at year end.
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