2025-11-17T16:45:10-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 852781278 GIRLS BUILD KALAMAZOO INC GIRL 2697205182 537 Cooper Avenue Kalamazoo MI 49048 Twala Lockett-Jones Executive Director 2697205182 2025-11-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TWALA LOCKETT-JONES 537 COOPER AVENUE KALAMAZOO MI 49048 234480 0 X girlsbuildkzoo.org X 2020 MI Girls Build Kalamazoo seeks to empower young women, especially those from BIPOC communities, to become confident leaders in traditionally male-dominated fields such as construction, trades, and STEM, as well as real estate and entrepreneurship. By providing knowledge, tools, support, and fun, we envision a future where girls, equipped with the skills and confidence gained from our hands-on workshops and mentoring, can change the world and contribute to a more inclusive and vibrant Kalamazoo community. 3 1 1 5 0 0 146548 233790 0 0 1 690 0 0 146549 234480 0 0 0 0 0 32544 0 0 0 18263 28483 18263 61027 128286 173453 158286 369511 0 0 158286 369511 Girls Build Kalamazoo seeks to empower young women, especially those from BIPOC communities, to become confident leaders in traditionally male-dominated fields such as construction, trades, and STEM, as well as real estate and entrepreneurship. By providing knowledge, tools, support, and fun, we envision a future where girls, equipped with the skills and confidence gained from our hands-on workshops and mentoring, can change the world and contribute to a more inclusive and vibrant Kalamazoo community. 0 0 48862 0 Girls Build Kalamazoo provides year-round programming designed to build confidence, leadership, and real-world skills in middle and high school girls, especially those from BIPOC communities. Through project-based learning, mentoring, and exposure to careers in construction, trades, real estate, and STEM, participants gain hands-on experience using tools, completing repair projects, exploring worksites, and developing foundational life skills. During the year, Girls Build Kalamazoo delivered summer, fall, and winter programming that included hands-on building and repair projects, financial literacy lessons, career exposure activities, field trips, and guided tours of construction sites and design studios. Approximately 20 middle and high school girls participated in the program, gaining practical trade skills, leadership experience, and increased confidence through workshops, mentoring, and community service activities. The program has a high retention rate and deep engagement from participants. 0 0 0 48862 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 MI X X Girls Build Kalamazoo 2697205182 537 Cooper Avenue Kalamazoo MI 49048 Twala Lockett-Jones Executive Director 30 0 X X X 20000 0 0 Kenneth Jones Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Danielle Blakely Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 20000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 233790 0 233790 0 690 0 0 690 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 234480 0 0 690 20000 15000 5000 0 9756 9756 0 0 2788 2090 698 0 1363 0 1363 157 157 2586 2586 3425 2114 1311 0 2635 1585 1050 0 PROGRAM FOOD/MEALS 2084 2084 0 0 PROGRAMMING SUPPLIES 14694 14694 0 0 PROGRAM VEHICLE USE EXPENSES 1539 1539 0 61027 48862 12165 0 128286 151221 30000 79772 138518 0 138518 158286 369511 0 0 X 158286 369511 0 0 158286 369511 158286 369511 X 173453 0 0 0 37772 X 0 0 0 X 30000 146548 233790 410338 0 0 30000 146548 233790 410338 410338 1 690 691 411029 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 77037 0 0 77037 19586 0 0 19586 40309 0 0 40309 1586 0 0 1586 138518 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 At the end of the tax year, the organization had three voting members of the governing body. One board member was considered independent under IRS guidelines. The Executive Director serves on the board and is compensated for her role as staff, and her spouse also serves on the board, which makes both individuals not independent for purposes of Form 990 reporting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization does not have committees authorized to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete draft of Form 990 was provided by email to all members of the governing body prior to filing. Board members reviewed the return and had the opportunity to ask questions and request clarifications. Final approval was provided before submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization has a written conflict of interest policy and addresses any potential conflicts as they arise. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The 990 information is available on www.candid.org, a commonly used site for accessing 990 forms. Individuals can also request a copy of the information from the Executive Director. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Line 9 includes an adjustment to net assets to account for a checking account balance and a certificate of deposit that existed at 12/31/2023 but were inadvertently omitted from the organization's 2023 Form 990-EZ. The balances are properly reflected in the 2024 ending net assets and balance sheet.