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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2752338

PUBLIC THREAD X

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Financials

$515K$149K2022$102K$140K2023$102K$140K2023$656K$906K2024$425K$303K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PUBLIC THREAD X by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$425,184$302,566$122,618$303,476$104,715$198,761
December 31, 2024990$655,848$905,674-$249,826$264,946$186,430$78,516
December 31, 2023990$102,079$139,781-$37,702$424,779$96,436$328,343
December 31, 2023990-EZ$102,079$139,782-$37,703$425,071$96,437$328,634
September 30, 2023990$514,656$148,611$366,045$374,431$8,386$366,045
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$433,794
of which government grants
$61,473
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
-$22,229
Other revenue
-$8,610

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$102,589
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$111,022
Professional fundraising fees
$1,753
Accounting fees
$16,140
Occupancy
$115,441
Travel
$3,270
Program services (functional)
$143,610
Management and general (functional)
$157,203
Fundraising (functional)
$1,753

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$264,946
Total assets, end of year
$303,476
Total liabilities, end of year
$104,715
Net assets, end of year
$198,761
Land, buildings and equipment
$148,406
Net assets without donor restrictions
$198,761
Gross receipts
$506,376
Employees
14
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MI

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANAY BROWERFOUNDER & EX
Trustee or director
–$0
ANNE MARIE HERTLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
ALICE JASPERMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
WINSOME KIRTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ALMA OBANDEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BECA VELAZQUEZ-PUBLESSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
ELIZABTH WILLIAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KARI BLISSTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
JANAY BROWERFOUNDER & EX
Trustee or director
–$0
ANNE MARIE HERTLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
ALICE JASPERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
WINSOME KIRTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ALMA OBANDEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BECA VELAZQUEZ-PUBLESSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANAY BROWERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$49,677
BECA VELASZQUEZ PUBLESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KARI BLISSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAKE HIMMELSPACHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALICE JASPERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNE MARIE HERTLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANAY BROWERFOUNDER & EX40$0
ANNE MARIE HERTLPRESIDENT1$0
ALICE JASPERVICE PRESIDE1$0
BECA VELAZQUEZ-PUBLESSECRETARY1$0
KARI BLISSTREASURER1$0
WINSOME KIRTONMEMBER1$0
ALMA OBANDEMEMBER1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANAY BROWERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$49,677
ALEX CACERESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BECA VELASZQUEZ PUBLESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KARI BLISSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAKE HIMMELSPACHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALICE JASPERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNE MARIE HERTLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
955 GODFREY AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5003
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1460 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Grand Rapids MI 49507
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JANAY BROWER, 955 GODFREY AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
JANAY BROWER, 1436 WILCOX PARK DRIVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49506
Signed the 990
JANAY BROWER, FOUNDER & EXEC. DIR.
Phone
(616) 745-1222
Return prepared by
DEVRIES ASSOCIATES CPA

Mission

TO HELP GROW LIVING WAGE JOBS, PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE BOLD UPCYCLES LUXURY THAT SUPPORTS PEOPLE, THE PLANET, AND THE COMMUNITY. PART OF THIS MISSION IS TO REDUCE TEXTILE WASTE IN KENT COUNTY, MI.
    Expenses $143,610

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2752338
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
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$303,476
Income (IRS master file)
$506,376

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$425,184$302,566$303,476XML
990December 2024$655,848$905,674$264,946XML
990December 2023$102,079$139,781$424,779XML
990-EZDecember 2023$102,079$139,782$425,071XML
990September 2023$514,656$148,611$374,431XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: JANAY BROWER
September 30, 2022≤ $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 88-2752338).

Questions about PUBLIC THREAD X

What is the EIN of PUBLIC THREAD X?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC THREAD X is 88-2752338.
Is PUBLIC THREAD X tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to PUBLIC THREAD X tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PUBLIC THREAD X 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 PUBLIC THREAD X 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 PUBLIC THREAD X 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 PUBLIC THREAD X?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JANAY BROWER.
Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC THREAD X?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PUBLIC THREAD X have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $425,184, expenses of $302,566 and total assets of $303,476 at year end.

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