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Blues City Thrift Stores

  • Memphis, TN
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2010
  • EIN: 27-0407296

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.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$604k (2023)

Expenses
$618k (2023)

Total Assets
$221k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$66.5k (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$603,614
Expenses
$618,235
Net Income
-$14,621
Net Assets
$154,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,468
2.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,762
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $585,384
97.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $337,445
54.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $221,451
Total Liabilities $66,491
Net Assets $154,960
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Bell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judy Sanders (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric T Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
William Holt Hall (President) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don E Ray (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 3, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$499,914
Expenses
$481,255
Net Income
$18,659
Net Assets
$169,581
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $431
0.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $499,483
99.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $252,462
52.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,949
Total Liabilities $68,368
Net Assets $169,581
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Bell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric T Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Don E Ray (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
William Holt Hall (President) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 12, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$447,875
Expenses
$373,759
Net Income
$74,116
Net Assets
$150,922
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,605
0.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $446,270
99.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $176,439
47.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $219,148
Total Liabilities $68,226
Net Assets $150,922
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Bell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric T Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Don E Ray (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
William Holt Hall (President) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 23, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$394,434
Expenses
$339,480
Net Income
$54,954
Net Assets
$76,806
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,408
10.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $353,026
89.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $174,441
51.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,880
Total Liabilities $68,074
Net Assets $76,806
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Strong (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William Bell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric T Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
William Holt Hall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don E Ray (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 17, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$342,549
Expenses
$336,101
Net Income
$6,448
Net Assets
$21,852
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,579
0.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $339,970
99.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $168,845
50.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,340
Total Liabilities $40,488
Net Assets $21,852
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Holt Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Ray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don E Ray (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric T Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Strong (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 27, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,446
Expenses
$313,800
Net Income
-$3,354
Net Assets
$15,404
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,880
0.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $308,566
99.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $151,907
48.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,193
Total Liabilities $45,789
Net Assets $15,404
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Holt Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Ray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don Ray (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric T Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,400
Expenses
$277,547
Net Income
-$2,147
Net Assets
$18,758
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,928
0.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $273,472
99.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,942
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,818
Total Liabilities $56,060
Net Assets $18,758
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Holt Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Ray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Mize (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don Ray (President) $0 $0 $0
John Colmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 19, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$279,612
Expenses
$252,923
Net Income
$26,689
Net Assets
$20,905
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,559
2.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $274,053
98.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,233
47.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,065
Total Liabilities $81,160
Net Assets $20,905
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Holt Hall (President) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Ray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Mize (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don Ray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Comer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 28, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$295,776
Expenses
$265,892
Net Income
$29,884
Net Assets
-$5,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,970
10.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $265,806
89.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $129,293
48.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,218
Total Liabilities $81,002
Net Assets -$5,784
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Holt Hall (President) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Ray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Mize (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don Ray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Colmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 4, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,740
Expenses
$285,549
Net Income
$15,191
Net Assets
-$35,668
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,079
9.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $273,661
91.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $146,873
51.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,981
Total Liabilities $108,649
Net Assets -$35,668
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Holt Hall (President) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Ray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Mize (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don Ray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,012
Expenses
$310,054
Net Income
-$65,042
Net Assets
-$50,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,870
6.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $229,142
93.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,129
55.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,817
Total Liabilities $116,676
Net Assets -$50,859
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Baur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William Holt Hall (President) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Ray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul David Baur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Mize (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 2, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$17,273
Expenses
$20,184
Net Income
-$2,911
Net Assets
$14,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,273
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,937
Total Liabilities $20,754
Net Assets $14,183

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$28,908
Expenses
$40,169
Net Income
-$11,261
Net Assets
$17,094
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,408
98.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $500
1.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,622
Total Liabilities $1,528
Net Assets $17,094

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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