Nonprofit · EIN 45-4280158
TALES FROM THE TOUR
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $175,132 | $172,637 | $2,495 | $16,194 | $374 | $15,820 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $174,944
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $188
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $108,071
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,096
- Travel
- $3,920
- Program services (functional)
- $20,337
- Management and general (functional)
- $123,108
- Fundraising (functional)
- $29,192
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,883
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,194
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $374
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,820
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,820
- Gross unrelated business income
- $188
- Gross receipts
- $175,132
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZACH VOGEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 0 | $100,000 |
| PHIL MYERS | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| FRANK CAPAN | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AARON SLEGERS | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SAM JENSON | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JASON ZILVETI | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| HUGH ISLEY | BOARD CHAIRMAN Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LEWIS GREER | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRYAN NEFF | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16114 N 81ST STREET, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260-1853
- In care of
- % ZACH VOGEL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 71513, Phoenix AZ 85050
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ZACH VOGEL, 2725 E MINE CREEK RD, Phoenix, AZ 85024
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Zach Vogel, PO Box 71513, Phoenix AZ 85050
- Signed the 990
- ZACH VOGEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (602) 757-0182
- Website
- www.identitysports.com
- Return prepared by
- ECI Tax LLC
Mission
The organization seeks to inspire athletes and sports fans around the world to find their true identity in Christ. By hosting Tales from the Tour and Tales from the Dugout live events, and also the Identity Sports Podcast they share the message of hope.
Program accomplishments
- To host live events where athletes share their message of hope with sports fans around the world.Expenses $11,898 · revenue $171,968
- To develop, produce and distribute a podcast series to share stories of faith from professional athletes and other sports figures.Expenses $8,439 · revenue $1,582
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4280158
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,194
- Income (IRS master file)
- $175,132
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- August 9, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $175,132 | $172,637 | $16,194 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Zach Vogel | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $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 45-4280158).
Questions about TALES FROM THE TOUR
- What is the EIN of TALES FROM THE TOUR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TALES FROM THE TOUR is 45-4280158.
- Is TALES FROM THE TOUR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
- Are donations to TALES FROM THE TOUR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TALES FROM THE TOUR 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 TALES FROM THE TOUR 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 TALES FROM THE TOUR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of TALES FROM THE TOUR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ZACH VOGEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of TALES FROM THE TOUR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,000 (ZACH VOGEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does TALES FROM THE TOUR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $175,132, expenses of $172,637 and total assets of $16,194 at year end.
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