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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2580975

KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC

Also known as KC BUGS

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64112

Financials

$33K$57K2023$80K$99K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$79,777$99,083-$19,306$164,611$3,973$160,638
December 31, 2023990$33,100$57,244-$24,144$182,044$2,100$179,944
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$76,012
Program service revenue
$3,765
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$34,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,529
Occupancy
$2,400
Travel
$4,347
Program services (functional)
$52,665
Management and general (functional)
$32,636
Fundraising (functional)
$13,782

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$182,044
Total assets, end of year
$164,611
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,973
Net assets, end of year
$160,638
Net assets without donor restrictions
$91,936
Net assets with donor restrictions
$68,702
Gross receipts
$79,777
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2022
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dina NewmanFounder & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
20$23,100
Alecia KatesBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Mike B BrownBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Nozella BrownBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alecia KatesBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Mike B BrownBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Nozella BrownBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Dina NewmanFounder & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4741 CENTRAL ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112-1533
In care of
% NOZELLA BROWN
Signed the 990
NOZELLA BROWN EDD, Board President
Phone
(816) 813-8518
Return prepared by
Kerry S Gordon CPA

Mission

Kansas City Black Urban Growers, Inc., exists to support the current and next generation of farmers and growers.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Provided two rounds of microgrant opportunities for 30 farmers and growers, developed collaborative efforts with local and national mission-aligned organizations, provided technical assistance and trainings.
    Expenses $52,665 · grants $34,500 · revenue $3,765

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2580975
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$164,611
Income (IRS master file)
$79,777

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$79,777$99,083$164,611IRS
990December 2023$33,100$57,244$182,044XML
990December 2022$210,250$6,162$206,977IRS

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 88-2580975).

Questions about KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC

What is the EIN of KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC is 88-2580975.
Is KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS 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 KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC 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 KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $23,100 (Dina Newman, Founder & CEO).
How much revenue does KANSAS CITY BLACK URBAN GROWERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $79,777, expenses of $99,083 and total assets of $164,611 at year end.

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