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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3210986

GROW HAYS

Tax-exempt · HAYS, KS 67601

Financials

$2.9M$622K2023$4.7M$733K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROW HAYS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$4,711,571$733,205$3,978,366$11,460,082$1,384,546$10,075,536
December 31, 2023990$2,891,651$621,989$2,269,662$7,496,863$1,399,693$6,097,170
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,758,997
of which government grants
$4,031,915
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
-$32,563
Net rental income
-$33,882
Net gain from sales of assets
-$85,350
Other revenue
-$14,863

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$169,500
Other salaries and wages
$236,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$486,363
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,319
Accounting fees
$39,754
Occupancy
$26,091
Travel
$2,035
Depreciation
$107,529
Program services (functional)
$624,127
Management and general (functional)
$109,078

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,496,863
Total assets, end of year
$11,460,082
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,384,546
Net assets, end of year
$10,075,536
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,708,197
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,926,377
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,149,159
Gross receipts
$4,995,420
Employees
4
Volunteers
13
Year formed
2021
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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DOUG WILLIAMSExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$169,500$5,476
JASON BALLBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JASON KENNEDYBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KAREN DREILINGBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT READLEBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOANNAH APPLEQUISTBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH BOECKNERPast Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRANDON HINESChair Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KRIS MUNSCHBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TISA MASONBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LANCE BICKLEBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN DEWITTBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CORY EBERLEChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EDDIE HERRMANBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DOUG WILLIAMSExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$145,000$4,755
JASON BALLPast Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JASON KENNEDYBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KAREN DREILINGBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT READLEBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOANNAH APPLEQUISTBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOSEPH BOECKNERChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRANDON HINESBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRIS MUNSCHBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TISA MASONBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LANCE BICKLEBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN DEWITTBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CORY EBERLEVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EDDIE HERRMANBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
219 W 10TH ST, HAYS, KS 67601-3801
Signed the 990
DOUG WILLIAMS, Executive Director
Phone
(785) 628-3102
Return prepared by
Brungardt Hower

Mission

TO RETAIN & ATTRACT EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENTS IN A DIVERSIFIED LOCAL ECONOMY CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES. SEEK FUNDING THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE, AND FOUNDATION GRANTS TO CREATE TRAINING PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES TO MEET INDUSTRY NEEDS FOR SKILLED WORKERS TO TRAIN UNDEREMPLOYED AND UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS; SERVE AS A CATALYST TO ATTRACT PRIVATE INVESTMENT TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING; FOSTER EDUCATION RESEARCH IN AREAS OF AGRICULTURE SCIENCE, BIOSCIENCE, AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY; AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH THE GOAL OF PREVENTING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ECONOMIC VITALITY & INNOVATION TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY & QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS OF HAYS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ECONOMIC VITALITY & INNOVATION TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY & QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS OF HAYS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. IT HELPS HAYS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WITH BUSINESS EXPANSION/RETENTION, BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, ENTREPRENEURISM & MARKETING. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS FUNDING THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE, AND FOUNDATION GRANTS TO CREATE TRAINING PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES TO MEET INDUSTRY NEEDS FOR SKILLED WORKERS AND TO TRAIN UNDEREMPLOYED AND UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $624,127

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-3210986
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$11,460,082
Income (IRS master file)
$4,995,420

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,711,571$733,205$11,460,082IRS
990December 2023$2,891,651$621,989$7,496,863XML
990December 2022$2,662,663$491,387$3,859,829IRS

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 86-3210986).

Questions about GROW HAYS

What is the EIN of GROW HAYS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROW HAYS is 86-3210986.
Is GROW HAYS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to GROW HAYS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROW HAYS 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 GROW HAYS 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 GROW HAYS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of GROW HAYS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,500 (DOUG WILLIAMS, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does GROW HAYS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,711,571, expenses of $733,205 and total assets of $11,460,082 at year end.

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