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Building Education Support Teams Inc

  • Center Valley, PA
  • Tax-exempt since March 2009
  • EIN: 26-1375981

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$178k (2023)

Expenses
$80.7k (2023)

Total Assets
$225k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$178,108
Expenses
$80,730
Net Income
$97,378
Net Assets
$225,491
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,930
78.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,304
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,874
21.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,350
25.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,491
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $225,491
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Staples (Chairperson) $16,500 $0 $0
Margie Markus (Mentor Coordinator) $3,850 $0 $0
Tom Ruppe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mo Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William Haelig (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Funesti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Ruschak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 23, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$127,950
Expenses
$57,792
Net Income
$70,158
Net Assets
$128,113
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,745
26.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $695
0.5%
Net Fundraising $93,510
73.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,113
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,113
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Staples (Chairperson) $0 $0
William Haelig (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Darlene Funesti (Treasurer) $0 $0
Margie Markus (Mentor Coordinator) $0 $0
Tom Ruppe (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Ruschak (Secretary) $0 $0
Mo Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0
Chris Barcynski (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 11, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$36,015
Expenses
$55,418
Net Income
-$19,403
Net Assets
$60,402
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,303
31.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $909
2.5%
Net Fundraising $23,803
66.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,402
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,402
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Staples (Chairperson) $0 $0
William Haelig (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Darlene Funesti (Treasurer) $0 $0
Margie Markus (Mentor Coordinator) $0 $0
Tom Ruppe (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Ruschak (Secretary) $0 $0
Mo Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$21,093
Expenses
$36,169
Net Income
-$15,076
Net Assets
$79,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,400
25.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $896
4.2%
Net Fundraising $8,249
39.1%
Sales of Assets $6,548
31.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,805
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $79,805
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Staples (Chairperson) $0 $0
William Haelig (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Darlene Funesti (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kim Forsyth (Secretary) $0 $0
Margie Markus (Mentor Coordinator) $0 $0
Tom Ruppe (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,965
Expenses
$36,798
Net Income
-$25,833
Net Assets
$94,881
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,246
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $985
9.0%
Net Fundraising -$6,266
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,881
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $94,881
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Staples (Chairperson) $0 $0
William Haelig (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Darlene Funesti (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kim Forsyth (Secretary) $0 $0
Margie Markus (Mentor Coordinator) $0 $0
Paul Bender (Board Member) $0 $0
Keith Gargone (Board Member) $0 $0
Lori Page Knerr (Board Member) $0 $0
Gerry Long (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Ruppe (Board Member) $0 $0
Troy Walker (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 26, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$27,728
Expenses
$38,590
Net Income
-$10,862
Net Assets
$120,714
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,999
54.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $676
2.4%
Net Fundraising $12,053
43.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $120,714
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $120,714
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Staples (Chairperson) $0 $0
William Haelig (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Darlene Funesti (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kim Forsyth (Secretary) $0 $0
Margie Markus (Mentor Coordinator) $0 $0
Paul Bender (Board Member) $0 $0
Keith Gargone (Board Member) $0 $0
Lori Page Knerr (Board Member) $0 $0
Gerry Long (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Ruppe (Board Member) $0 $0
Troy Walker (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 4, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$62,765
Expenses
$28,746
Net Income
$34,019
Net Assets
$131,576
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,665
29.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $605
1.0%
Net Fundraising $43,495
69.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,576
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $131,576
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gerry Long (Board Member) $0 $0
Kim Forsyth (Recording Secre) $0 $0
Martin Cohen (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Patti Merlo (Secretary) $0 $0
Keith Gargone (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Bender (Board Member) $0 $0
Billy Staples (Chairperson) $0 $0
Judy Tierney (Mentor Coord) $0 $0
Troy Walker (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert J Merlo (Treasurer) $0 $0
Tom Ruppe (Board Member) $0 $0
Darlene Funesti (Alumni Coord) $0 $0
Lori Page (Board Member) $0 $0
Ray Burris (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Joe Brake (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
William Haelig (Vicechairperson) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 2, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,416
Expenses
$32,355
Net Income
$21,061
Net Assets
$95,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,276
41.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $380
0.7%
Net Fundraising $30,760
57.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,313
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $95,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gerry Long (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Charon (Board Member) $0 $0
Martin Cohen (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Patti Merlo (Secretary) $0 $0
Keith Gargone (Board Member) $0 $0
Chuck Bruno (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Billy Staples (Chairperson) $0 $0
Judy Tierney (Mentor Coord) $0 $0
Troy Walker (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert J Merlo (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sarah Schmeltzer (Board Member) $0 $0
John Orlando (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Joe Brake (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Bill Haelig (Vicechairperson) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 17, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,558
Expenses
$48,527
Net Income
$11,031
Net Assets
$72,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,382
64.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $351
0.6%
Net Fundraising $19,828
33.3%
Sales of Assets $997
1.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,781
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $72,781
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gerry Long (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Charon (Board Member) $0 $0
Martin Cohen (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Keith Gargone (Board Member) $0 $0
Chuck Bruno (Board Member) $0 $0
Billy Staples (Vicechairperson) $0 $0
Judy Tierney (Chairperson) $0 $0
Troy Walker (Board Member) $0 $0
John Orlando (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Lynn Rogers (Board Secretary) $0 $0
Julie Eates (Board Member) $0 $0
Joe Brake (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Bill Haelig (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,588
Expenses
$49,196
Net Income
$16,392
Net Assets
$62,628
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,897
57.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $234
0.4%
Net Fundraising $26,828
40.9%
Sales of Assets $629
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,628
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $62,628
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Katie Rymon (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Charon (Board Member) $0 $0
Martin Cohen (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Linny Fowler (President) $0 $0
Keith Gargone (Board Member) $0 $0
Chuck Bruno (Board Member) $0 $0
Billy Staples (Vicechairperson) $0 $0
Judy Tierney (Chairperson) $0 $0
Troy Walker (Board Member) $0 $0
Michael Rothrock (Board Member) $0 $0
John Orlando (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Lynn Rogers (Board Secretary) $0 $0
Julie Eates (Board Member) $0 $0
Joe Brake (Honorary Direct) $0 $0
Bill Haelig (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 6, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$40,350
Expenses
$52,374
Net Income
-$12,024
Net Assets
$46,475
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,421
55.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $601
1.5%
Net Fundraising $17,328
42.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,475
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,475

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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 21, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,814
Expenses
$38,212
Net Income
$3,602
Net Assets
$58,499
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,683
56.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,131
43.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,499
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $58,499

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,009
Expenses
$10,845
Net Income
$39,164
Net Assets
$54,897
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,850
67.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,159
32.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,897
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $54,897

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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