Nonprofit · EIN 85-4321009
BETTER BLOCK SGF
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, MO 65806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $86,669 | $74,773 | $11,896 | $23,987 | – | $23,987 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $86,669
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,367
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $25,422
- Other expenses
- $31,984
- Program services (functional)
- $65,096
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,091
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,987
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,987
- Cash, savings and investments
- $23,987
- Gross receipts
- $86,669
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUSTY WORLEY | PRESIDENT/TR | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW DOOLITTLE | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW PEEBLES | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE UPP | PAST PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK ESTELL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| KRISTEN MILAM | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMY BLANSIT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| RACHAEL WALSH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| RACHAEL PALMER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| TYLER HELLWEG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHANCE HEPOLA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 405 N JEFFERSON AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65806-1110
- In care of
- % ADDISON JONES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 134 Park Central Square, Springfield MO 65806
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Raymond Worley, 807 W Walnut, Springfield MO 65806
- Signed the 990-EZ
- RUSTY WORLEY, PRESIDENT/TREASURER
- Phone
- (573) 808-3741
- Website
- www.betterblocksgf.org
- Return prepared by
- I & J CPAS LLC
Mission
BETTER BLOCK SGF BUILDS COMMUNITY BY TRANSFORMING UNDERUTILIZED SPACES INTO VIBRANT GATHERING PLACES.
Program accomplishments
- MEDICAL MILE-PRIMROSE PARK: PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL HOSPITAL TO TRANSFORM AN UNDERUSED PARKING LOT INTO A TEMPORARY PUBLIC SPACE TO CREATE A MORE WELCOMING, PEOPLE-CENTERED SPACE FOR PATIENTS, EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS. THE SHADED SEATING, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS AND GATHERING AREAS DEMONSTRATED HOW PLACEMAKING CAN IMPROVE WALKABILITY AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IDENTITY.Expenses $31,379
- FREE COMMUNITY FRIDGE: PART OF A MOVEMENT TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD AND REDUCE FOOD WASTE. THIS ONGOING COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESOURCE ALLOWS NEIGHBORS TO FREELY GIVE AND RECEIVE SEALED PERISHABLES AND UNCUT FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. THIS WAS THE SECOND COMMUNITY FRIDGE PLACEMENT.Expenses $8,723
- OVERLAY FESTIVAL: CREATED GATHERING SPACES WITH TEMPORARY SHADE STRUCTURES AND SEATING INSTALLATIONS DURING THE LOCAL OVERLAY FESTIVAL. THIS PROJECT ENHANCED COMFORT, ENCOURAGED COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND DEMONSTRATED HOW SIMPLE PLACEMAKING INTERVENTIONS CAN MAKE PUBLIC SPACES MORE INVITING AND USABLE.Expenses $4,580
- OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED TRANSFORMING DOWNTOWN PARKING SPACES INTO TEMPORARY GATHERING PLACES DURING PARK(ING) DAY AND HOLDING AN ANNUAL WE CREATE EVENT. WE CREATE BRINGS TOGETHER MEMBERS OF THE SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY TO EXPLORE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO INSPIRE POSTIVE CHANGE IN OUR CITY.Expenses $20,414
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4321009
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,987
- Income (IRS master file)
- $86,669
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $86,669 | $74,773 | $23,987 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Raymond Worley | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Addison Jones | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-4321009).
Questions about BETTER BLOCK SGF
- What is the EIN of BETTER BLOCK SGF?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTER BLOCK SGF is 85-4321009.
- Is BETTER BLOCK SGF tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BETTER BLOCK SGF tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTER BLOCK SGF 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 BETTER BLOCK SGF 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 BETTER BLOCK SGF 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 BETTER BLOCK SGF?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Raymond Worley.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTER BLOCK SGF?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BETTER BLOCK SGF have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $86,669, expenses of $74,773 and total assets of $23,987 at year end.
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