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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2676246

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Financials

$332K$334K2023$743K$728K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$743,156$727,826$15,330$38,779$30,768$8,011
December 31, 2023990$332,462$334,384-$1,922$2,806$1,472$1,334
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$572,120
of which government grants
$80,645
Program service revenue
$171,036
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$125,559
Other salaries and wages
$48,092
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$173,651
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$22,326
Travel
$74,769
Program services (functional)
$683,242
Management and general (functional)
$33,944
Fundraising (functional)
$10,640

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,806
Total assets, end of year
$38,779
Total liabilities, end of year
$30,768
Net assets, end of year
$8,011
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,011
Gross receipts
$743,156
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
OH

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
INGELA TRAVERS-HAYWARDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$66,209
WILLIAM PERRYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
40$65,350
MAT HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN KENNEDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHER MAY-CORSINITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GAVIN RHODESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN WEITZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
INGELA TRAVERS-HAYWARDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$44,445
WILLIAM PERRYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
40$42,471
MORGAN GODVINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN KENNEDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHER MAY-CORSINITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIAN WEITZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
85 E GAY ST STE 900, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3154
In care of
% WILLIAM PERRY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
INGELA TRAVERS-HAYWARD, 401 W TOWN STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Signed the 990
INGELA TRAVERS-HAYWARD, SECRETARY
Phone
(929) 684-5595
990-N for 2022 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Ingela Travers-Hayward, 815 Bruck Street, Columbus OH 43206. Mailing address: 401 West Town Street Suite 228, Columbus OH 43215. Website: www.betheplace.org
Return prepared by
WINKEL GREEN & COMPANY LLP

Mission

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE IS A 501(C)(3) THAT HARNESSES THE POWER OF MUSIC TO CREATE THE BACKBONE OF A NON-PROFIT WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A SHARED SPACE AND THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO TRANSFORM, INSPIRE, AND HEAL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THIS MUST BE THE PLACE TRAVELS TO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, HANDING OUT DOSES OF FREE NALOXONE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE FENTANYL EPIDEMIC. DURING 2023, TMBTP TRAVELLED TO 27 LARGE-SCALE MUSIC FESTIVALS, 31 LOCAL EVENTS IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AND HANDED OUT OVER 36,000 DOSES OF FREE NAXOLONE.
    Expenses $683,242

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
87-2676246
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)
$38,779
Income (IRS master file)
$743,156

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$743,156$727,826$38,779IRS
990December 2023$332,462$334,384$2,806XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Ingela Travers-Hayward
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
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 87-2676246).

Questions about THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

What is the EIN of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE is 87-2676246.
Is THIS MUST BE THE PLACE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to THIS MUST BE THE PLACE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THIS MUST BE THE PLACE 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 THIS MUST BE THE PLACE 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 THIS MUST BE THE PLACE 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 THIS MUST BE THE PLACE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names INGELA TRAVERS-HAYWARD.
Who are the officers and directors of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,209 (INGELA TRAVERS-HAYWARD, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does THIS MUST BE THE PLACE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $743,156, expenses of $727,826 and total assets of $38,779 at year end.

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