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Nonprofit · EIN 86-2962168

BOSTON DANIELS

Also known as BOSTON DANIELS URBAN ARTS

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, KS 66102

Financials

$143K$135K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BOSTON DANIELS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$142,756$134,544$8,212$9,643–$9,643
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$142,000
Net income from fundraising events
$756

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$134,544
Program services (functional)
$137,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,431
Total assets, end of year
$9,643
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$9,643
Cash, savings and investments
$9,643
Gross receipts
$142,756

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
Karen DanielsPresident30$0
Sherrie CadeSecretary20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3005 OAKLAND AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66102-2448
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3005 OAKLAND AVE, KANSAS CITY KS 66102
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Karen Daniels, 3005 OAKLAND AVE, KANSAS CITY KS 66102
Signed the 990-EZ
Karen Daniels, President
Phone
(913) 203-6838

Mission

Arts, Trauma Inform Programs for youths and Adults and Historical Community Development

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Chiefs Boston Daniels Park project delivers a fully revitalized public park that provides safe, accessible green space, arts activation, and community gathering opportunities in a historically disinvested neighborhood. Services include park infrastructure improvements, public art installations, cultural events, youth and family programming, and wellness-focused activities. The project benefits approximately 5,000 residents annually, with a direct impact on nearby families, youth, elders, and community organizations. The park serves as a hub for recreation, healing, cultural expression, and economic revitalization, strengthening neighborhood pride while supporting long-term community health, safety, and social cohesion at Boston Daniels Park.
    Expenses $125,000 · grants $125,000
  • The Blvd Lofts Community Garden provides fresh food access, nutrition education, and hands-on gardening opportunities for residents living in and around the Blvd Lofts housing community. Services include raised-bed food production, youth and family gardening activities, seasonal workshops, and community harvest days that promote healthy eating and social connection. The garden benefits approximately 150200 residents annually, with priority access for low-income families, seniors, and youth. Beyond food access, the garden strengthens community cohesion, supports mental wellness, and encourages environmental stewardship, serving as a shared space for learning, healing, and neighborhood engagement at Blvd Lofts Community Garden.
    Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
  • This program provides structured leadership development and agility training for volunteer staff to strengthen organizational effectiveness and community impact. Services include leadership workshops, adaptive problem-solving training, project management skills, trauma-informed communication, and peer learning sessions. The program benefits approximately 5 volunteer leaders annually, enhancing their capacity to respond to community needs, manage projects efficiently, and sustain programming. Strengthened volunteer leadership improves service quality, continuity, and responsiveness across all Boston Daniels initiatives, ensuring community-led efforts remain resilient, effective, and mission-aligned.
    grants $1,000
  • This project modernizes the Boston Daniels website and develops a community engagement app to improve access to resources, programs, and neighborhood information. Services include website redesign, mobile-friendly access, event and resource listings, community feedback tools, and digital storytelling highlighting local history and initiatives. The platform is expected to benefit approximately 3,0005,000 residents, visitors, and stakeholders annually by increasing transparency, connectivity, and participation. The project strengthens digital inclusion, supports community-led decision-making, and enhances engagement across the Boston Daniels network and surrounding neighborhoods.
    Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500
  • This program provides art supplies and instructional services to support creative expression, healing, and skill-building for youth and community members. Services include the purchase of art materials, facilitation of visual and performing arts workshops, school-based programming, and community art events led by local artists and teaching artists. The program benefits approximately 300400 participants annually, primarily youth and families. By expanding access to arts education, the program supports social-emotional wellness, cultural expression, and community pride while strengthening pathways for creativity and lifelong learning.
    grants $1,250

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
86-2962168
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)
$9,643
Income (IRS master file)
$142,756

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$142,756$134,544$9,643XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Karen Daniels
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Karen Daniels
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 86-2962168).

Questions about BOSTON DANIELS

What is the EIN of BOSTON DANIELS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BOSTON DANIELS is 86-2962168.
Is BOSTON DANIELS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BOSTON DANIELS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BOSTON DANIELS 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 BOSTON DANIELS 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 BOSTON DANIELS 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 BOSTON DANIELS?
The 990-N for 2024 names Karen Daniels.
Who are the officers and directors of BOSTON DANIELS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BOSTON DANIELS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $142,756, expenses of $134,544 and total assets of $9,643 at year end.

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