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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2988527

BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · MANHATTAN, KS 66502

Financials

$83K$178K2023$425K$276K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$425,279$276,022$149,257$188,459$1,372$187,087
December 31, 2023990-EZ$83,227$177,967-$94,740$39,966$2,136$37,830
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$395,279
of which government grants
$252,208
Membership dues
$1,475
Program service revenue
$30,000
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$75,524
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$81,302
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$754
Accounting fees
$7,990
Occupancy
$10,429
Travel
$6,392
Program services (functional)
$39,950
Management and general (functional)
$199,957
Fundraising (functional)
$36,115

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$39,966
Total assets, end of year
$188,459
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,372
Net assets, end of year
$187,087
Net assets without donor restrictions
$187,087
Gross receipts
$425,279
Employees
5
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
KS

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHEILA ELLIS-GLASPEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$55,000
TYCHELLE JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHAZ D MAILEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TERESA PARKSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
WILLIE THOMASTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
JERMAIN GLASPERBOARD CHAIR
Officer
–$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHEILA ELLIS-GLASPERPRESIDENT40$16,923
JERMAIN GLASPERBOARD CHAIR1$0
TERESA PARKSSECRETARY1$0
LANIQE BROWNTREASURER1$0
JOHNNY TAYLORDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
120 N 4TH ST STE K, MANHATTAN, KS 66502-7297
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
120 North 4th Street, Manhattan KS 66502
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHEILA ELLIS-GLASPER, 305 BROOKMONT DRIVE, MANHATTAN, KS 66502
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Sheila Ellis-Glasper, 120 North 4th Street, Manhattan KS 66502
Signed the 990
SHEILA ELLIS-GLASPER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(540) 815-4402
Return prepared by
SINK GORDON ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS LLP

Mission

THE BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS SERVES OVER 100 BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS MEMBERS IN RILEY, GEARY, AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES IN THE FLINT HILLS REGION OF KANSAS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO EMPOWER, EQUIP AND ENGAGE BLACK AND UNDERESTIMATED BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE FLINT HILLS WITH RESOURCES TO BUILD STRONGER AND MORE EFFECTIVE BUSINESSES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS, CULTURALLY-COMPETENT GROWTH-FOCUSED BUSINESS TRAINING, CONSULTING, ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS OUR ORGANIZATION WORKS TO BRIDGE THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP BY BUILDING ECONOMIC EQUALITY TO INCREASE BLACK FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS NET WORTH THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, OWNERSHIP AND BECOMING EMPLOYERS TO CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND POSITIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ACCESS TO CAPITAL IS THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGE UNDERREPRESENTED FOUNDERS FACE WHEN STARTING, GROWING, AND OPERATING BUSINESSES. OUR CIRCLE OF COMMUNITY BLACK BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM IS A SOLUTION TO ASSIST BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE FLINT HILLS WITH ACCESSING FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
    Expenses $10,600 · revenue $30,000
  • THE COMMERCEUPLIFT PROGRAM, BACKED BY BEFHS SOLID RECORD OF PRODUCT PLACEMENTS, BUSINESS COACHING SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES, AND PROVEN KAUFFMAN FASTTRAC CURRICULUM PROVIDES THE TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND MENTORSHIP NECESSARY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND ENHANCE YOUR BRAND'S PRESENCE.
    Expenses $11,000
  • THE BLACK JOY IS HEALING INITIATIVE TACKLES THE RACIAL WEALTH GAPS PROFOUND IMPACT ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, A DISPARITY MAGNIFIED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. FOR BLACK AMERICANS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS A VITAL PATH TO BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH AND IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES.
    Expenses $10,450
  • VARIOUS EVENTS TO FURTHER THE PROGRAMS INITIATIVES
    Expenses $7,900

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-2988527
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$188,459
Income (IRS master file)
$425,279

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$425,279$276,022$188,459IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$83,227$177,967$39,966XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Sheila Ellis-Glasper
December 31, 2022≤ $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 85-2988527).

Questions about BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION is 85-2988527.
Is BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION 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 BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION 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 BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION 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 BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHEILA ELLIS-GLASPER.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,000 (SHEILA ELLIS-GLASPER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does BLACK ENTREPRENEURS OF THE FLINT HILLS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $425,279, expenses of $276,022 and total assets of $188,459 at year end.

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