Nonprofit · EIN 45-4891780
BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · TEXAS CITY, TX 77592
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $80,458 | $75,799 | $4,659 | $49,332 | – | $49,332 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $61,761 | $63,720 | -$1,959 | $44,673 | – | $44,673 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $78,573
- Other revenue
- $1,885
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $18,037
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $10,853
- Other expenses
- $46,909
- Program services (functional)
- $57,490
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,673
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,332
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,332
- Cash, savings and investments
- $49,332
- Gross receipts
- $80,458
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrold Silberson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS PAYNE | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Albert Wostal | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Bobby Mathis | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BLUNCK | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Garrett Lyssy | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LARRY ALEXANDER | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrold Silberson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS PAYNE | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Albert Wostal | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Bobby Mathis | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| WALLY WOSTAL | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Garrett Lyssy | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| BOBBY DESANTO | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1265, TEXAS CITY, TX 77592-1265
- Signed the 990-EZ
- THOMAS PAYNE, Treasurer
- Phone
- (832) 865-9555
- Website
- www.bestinthewestcookers.org
- Return prepared by
- KATHERINE OVERBECK MAXWELL CPA PLLC
Mission
TO PREPARE MEALS AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND THOSE IN NEED
Program accomplishments
- The Best in the West Cookers had a great year in 2024. Sponsors and the general public came out to support and participate in the events that were available within our community. Once again we were able to make our normal donations to various organizations. Listed below are the few we were able to provide our support to.The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo - The purpose is to serve the youth of Galveston County by promoting youth, education, and agriculture by supporting 4-H and FFA programs. We support this event to help raise money for youth of Galveston County. While the BBQ event did not take place the FFA youth held Virtual auctions and Animal Showings.Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Scholarships- We still made significant donations to the Scholarship program that enabled four FFA & 4-H members to benefit from this.Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Animal Commitment: Purchased one each (Pig, Goat, Chicken, Turkey) for various youths whose livestock did not make the regular auction at the GCF&R. Paid to have the animal processed and then Donated the meat to Various Charitable organizations within Galveston County.Galveston County Fair & Rodeo AG Mechanics- Donated to this program that enables youth to generate and work on future Mechanical innovations in the agriculture world.Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Special Needs Kids Day- Participated in the annual event by providing a hot lunch for the kids from Galveston County that were able to attend. This event was held at the Galveston County Fairgrounds.Brazoria County FFA: Participated in this Annual event where there was cook-offs and donations made to the Alvin FFA organization.Bayou-Fest Cook-off The Bayou-Fest Cook is a Galveston County Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit event that we participated in.Fall on the Frio (Concan) This years festival was a fund raiser for Texas Game Warden Department in South Texas.Expenses $57,490
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4891780
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,332
- Income (IRS master file)
- $80,458
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2015
- Posted by the IRS
- July 11, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2015
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-EZ | December 2024 | $80,458 | $75,799 | $49,332 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $61,761 | $63,720 | $44,673 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 45-4891780).
Questions about BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS
- What is the EIN of BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS is 45-4891780.
- Is BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2015.
- Are donations to BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS 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 BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS 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 BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $80,458, expenses of $75,799 and total assets of $49,332 at year end.
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