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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1488552

KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Financials

$755K$747K2023$763K$707K2024$728K$675K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$728,364$674,845$53,519$395,212$621,416-$226,204
December 31, 2024990$762,872$706,615$56,257$347,604$627,327-$279,723
December 31, 2023990$755,274$747,452$7,822$288,056$624,046-$335,990
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$404,446
Membership dues
$404,446
Program service revenue
$729,363
Investment income
$4,273
Net income from sales of inventory
-$409,718
Other revenue
-$409,718

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$202,075
Other salaries and wages
$151,939
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$354,014
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$71
Accounting fees
$22,289
Occupancy
$47,139
Travel
$7,086
Depreciation
$383
Program services (functional)
$405,270
Management and general (functional)
$269,575

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$347,604
Total assets, end of year
$395,212
Total liabilities, end of year
$621,416
Net assets, end of year
-$226,204
Land, buildings and equipment
$479
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$226,204
Gross receipts
$1,141,586
Employees
6
Volunteers
32
Year formed
1998
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROD GRAYCEO
Highest-paid employee
40$135,000
CAROLYN WELLSFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Former
40$52,704
JEANNE TITUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$8,571
PAUL BUOBPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$4,150
LEX VENEGASSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$1,650
CHILES CRIDLINVICE - PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
THOMAS GEARHARTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LUKE DARNELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DONNA FONGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID QUALLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RANDY TODDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROD GRAYCEO
Highest-paid employee
40$134,787
CAROLYN WELLSFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Former
40$50,896
JEANNE TITUSBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
2$9,156
CHARLIE BRINZABOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
2$8,517
CHILES CRIDLINBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
2$2,385
JOEL FLEETWOODPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RANDY TODDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PAUL BUOBBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID QUALLSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CLIFF DAVISBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
2$0
THOMAS GEARHARTVICE - PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROD GRAYCEO
Highest-paid employee
40$126,346
CAROLYN WELLSFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Former
40$52,718
JEANNE TITUSBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
5$4,614
CHARLIE BRINZABOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
5$4,594
JOEL FLEETWOODPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$1,025
RANDY TODDVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PAUL BUOBTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DAVID QUALLSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CLIFF DAVISBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
5$0
CHILES CRIDLINBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
5$0
THOMAS GEARHARTBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2519 MADISON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108-2334
In care of
% CAROLYN WELLS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ROD GRAY, 2519 MADISON AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Signed the 990
ROD GRAY, CEO
Phone
(816) 765-5891
Return prepared by
UHY ADVISORS MIDWEST INC

Mission

PROMOTION AND EDUCTION OF BARBEQUE AND BARBEQUE COOKING TECHNIQUES

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SANCTION BARBEQUE COMPETITIONS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF BARBEQUE AND BARBEQUE COOKING TECHNIQUES.
    revenue $360,161
  • SPONSOR BARBEQUE JUDGING CLASSES FOR MEMBERSHIP
    Expenses $405,270 · revenue $68,192

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
43-1488552
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$395,212
Income (IRS master file)
$1,141,586

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$728,364$674,845$395,212XML
990December 2024$762,872$706,615$347,604XML
990December 2023$755,274$747,452$288,056XML
990December 2022$1,070,888$835,629$200,282IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 43-1488552).

Questions about KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY

What is the EIN of KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY is 43-1488552.
Is KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2002.
Are donations to KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY 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 BARBEQUE SOCIETY 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 KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY 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 KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROD GRAY.
Who are the officers and directors of KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,000 (ROD GRAY, CEO).
How much revenue does KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $728,364, expenses of $674,845 and total assets of $395,212 at year end.

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