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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0856887

THINK LIKE A BEE

Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87196

Financials

$72K$80K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THINK LIKE A BEE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$71,556$79,928-$8,372$26,411$0$26,411
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$71,508
Investment income
$28
Other revenue
$20

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,289
Printing, publications and postage
$253
Other expenses
$75,386
Program services (functional)
$70,215

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$34,783
Total assets, end of year
$26,411
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$26,411
Cash, savings and investments
$26,411
Gross receipts
$71,556

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VALERIE SMITHPRESIDENT4$0
JULIA HEYNESECRETARY2$0
MIMA FALKTREASURER/VICE PRESIDENT6$0
ELIZABETH REEDAT LARGE10$0
EMILY SYPOLTAT LARGE5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 40607, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87196-0607
In care of
% ANITA AMSTUTZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO BOX 40607, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87196
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
MARY JO PICHA, 2633 GRANITE AVE NW, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87104
Signed the 990-EZ
VALERIE SMITH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(505) 514-4982
Return prepared by
PATTILLO BROWN & HILL LLP

Mission

TO COLLABORATE WITH DIVERSE GROUPS TO EDUCATE NEW MEXICANS ABOUT THREATS TO NATIVE BEES TO ENHANCE AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE POLLINATOR HABITAT AND ADVOCATE FOR PESTICIDE FREE PRACTICES IN OUR LANDSCAPES AND COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CULTIVATING A POLLINATOR PARADISE IN NEW MEXICO WHERE ALL LIFE THRIVES.
    Expenses $70,215 · grants $70,973

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for THINK LIKE A BEE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-0856887
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D31)
Assets (IRS master file)
$26,411
Income (IRS master file)
$71,556

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$71,556$79,928$26,411IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: MARY JO PICHA
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Mary Jo Picha
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Mary Jo Picha
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Suzanne Graham Shave
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Ann McCartney
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Hanaa Benhalim
December 31, 2019≤ $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 81-0856887).

Questions about THINK LIKE A BEE

What is the EIN of THINK LIKE A BEE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THINK LIKE A BEE is 81-0856887.
Is THINK LIKE A BEE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to THINK LIKE A BEE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THINK LIKE A BEE 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 THINK LIKE A BEE 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 THINK LIKE A BEE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THINK LIKE A BEE?
The 990-N for 2024 names MARY JO PICHA.
Who are the officers and directors of THINK LIKE A BEE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THINK LIKE A BEE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $71,556, expenses of $79,928 and total assets of $26,411 at year end.

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