Nonprofit · EIN 27-3440808
BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · EXTON, PA 19341
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $73,680 | $104,421 | -$30,741 | $104,680 | $0 | $104,680 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $143,658 | $112,731 | $30,927 | $135,421 | $0 | $135,421 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $94,442 | $111,428 | -$16,986 | $104,494 | $0 | $104,494 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $101,230
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,129
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$30,679
- Other revenue
- -$30,679
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,475
- Program services (functional)
- $99,121
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,300
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $135,421
- Total assets, end of year
- $104,680
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $104,680
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $104,680
- Gross receipts
- $167,029
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED GUNTHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LARISSA MEKOSH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KATE RYAN MAGEE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 28 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KARA TODD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SHILLINGFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUSAN FLYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ED TINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED GUNTHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HOERTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KATE RYAN MAGEE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 28 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KARA TODD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SHILLINGFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUSAN FLYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ED TINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED GUNTHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HOERTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KATE RYAN MAGEE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 28 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KARA TODD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SHILLINGFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUSAN FLYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ED TINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 606 GORDON DR, EXTON, PA 19341-1287
- In care of
- % FRED GUNTHER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 124 SOUTH SHIP ROAD, EXTON PA 19341
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KATE RYAN MAGEE, 606 GORDON DRIVE, EXTON, PA 19341
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- FRED GUNTHER, 51 E LANCASTER AVE, MALVERN PA 19355
- Signed the 990
- KATE RYAN MAGEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (484) 576-3500
- Return prepared by
- UMBREIT WILECZEK & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
Program accomplishments
- THE BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA ARE AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK, LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AGES 5-15 WHO ARE LACKING A SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT THE OSCAR LASKO YOUTH PROGRAM CENTER IN WEST CHESTER, PA AND THE BRANDYWINE YMCA IN COATESVILLE, PA. THE BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY,SAFE,SUPERVISED ENRICHMENT AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR NO COST.Expenses $72,112 · grants $25,000
- THE MISSION OF THE FARM FRESH MARKET IS TO PROVIDE FRESH NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN A POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE WAY. WE CREATED A MODEL THAT PROMOTES A SELF-ESTEEM BOOSTING WAY FOR THE CHILDREN TO SAFELY 'SHOP' FRESH PRODUCE AND PANTRY STAPLES, WHICH REDUCES THE STIGMA OF RECEIVING TRADITIONAL FOOD SUPPORT AND HAS EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS THAT OUR PARTNERS CAN INCORPORATE INTO THEIR SUMMER PROGRAM CURRICULUMS.Expenses $27,009
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3440808
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $104,680
- Income (IRS master file)
- $167,029
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $73,680 | $104,421 | $104,680 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $143,658 | $112,731 | $135,421 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $94,442 | $111,428 | $104,494 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $78,225 | $89,492 | $121,480 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: FRED GUNTHER | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $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 27-3440808).
Questions about BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION is 27-3440808.
- Is BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION 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 BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION 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 BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION 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 BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KATE RYAN MAGEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BELIEVE & ACHIEVE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $73,680, expenses of $104,421 and total assets of $104,680 at year end.
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