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Better Business Bureau Of Central Illinois

  • Peoria, IL
  • Tax-exempt since July 1942
  • EIN: 37-0177350

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$800k (2023)

Expenses
$744k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.26M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$205k (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
$799,740
Expenses
$743,978
Net Income
$55,762
Net Assets
$1,052,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $715,192
89.4%
Investment Income $17,073
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,251
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $66,224
8.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $349,224
46.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,257,292
Total Liabilities $204,507
Net Assets $1,052,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Tharp (Ceo/Presiden) $118,507 $0 $0
Joe Cecil (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Gabbert (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jackson (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Chris Landstrom (Vice Chairpe) $0 $0 $0
Tom Simpson (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Doug Sutton Sr (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Chris Wise (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 1, 2024

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$776,075
Expenses
$679,791
Net Income
$96,284
Net Assets
$997,023
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $698,320
90.0%
Investment Income $8,928
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $7,838
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $60,989
7.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $279,872
41.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,199,295
Total Liabilities $202,272
Net Assets $997,023
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Tharp (Ceo/Presiden) $102,480 $0 $0
John Blasek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Denny Boulton (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Joe Cecil (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Gabbert (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Jason Getz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jackson (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Chris Landstrom (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Mike Miller (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Tom Simpson (Vice Chairpe) $0 $0 $0
Doug Sutton Sr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 6, 2023

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$791,749
Expenses
$642,353
Net Income
$149,396
Net Assets
$900,739
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $681,790
86.1%
Investment Income $7,415
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $25,710
3.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $76,834
9.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $280,222
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,112,980
Total Liabilities $212,241
Net Assets $900,739
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Tharp (Ceo/Presiden) $93,478 $0 $0
John Blasek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Denny Boulton (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Joe Cecil (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Ray Dennison (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Gabbert (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Jason Getz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jackson (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Chris Landstrom (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mcgee (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Miller (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Travis Mohlenbrink (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Petrakis (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tom Simpson (Vice Chairpe) $0 $0 $0
Doug Sutton Sr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 6, 2022

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$712,388
Expenses
$710,375
Net Income
$2,013
Net Assets
$751,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $621,727
87.3%
Investment Income $7,325
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $10,233
1.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $73,103
10.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $372,650
52.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $975,277
Total Liabilities $223,934
Net Assets $751,343
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Blasek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Denny Boulton (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Joe Cecil (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Ray Dennison (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Gabbert (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Jason Getz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jackson (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Chris Landstrom (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mcgee (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Miller (Executive Co) $0 $0 $0
Travis Mohlenbrink (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Petrakis (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tom Simpson (Vice Chairpe) $0 $0 $0
Doug Sutton Sr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Tharp (Ceo/Presiden) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$782,176
Expenses
$695,258
Net Income
$86,918
Net Assets
$749,330
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $635,572
81.3%
Investment Income $9,658
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $58,732
7.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $78,214
10.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $355,602
51.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $987,672
Total Liabilities $238,342
Net Assets $749,330

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$630,220
Expenses
$647,944
Net Income
-$17,724
Net Assets
$662,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $534,134
84.8%
Investment Income $8,247
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $9,072
1.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $78,767
12.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $321,638
49.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $904,625
Total Liabilities $242,213
Net Assets $662,412

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$693,969
Expenses
$639,768
Net Income
$54,201
Net Assets
$680,136
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $549,018
79.1%
Investment Income $7,418
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $461
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $137,072
19.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $292,163
45.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $933,723
Total Liabilities $253,587
Net Assets $680,136

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$713,587
Expenses
$720,150
Net Income
-$6,563
Net Assets
$625,935
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $589,111
82.6%
Investment Income $8,299
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$9,697
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $125,874
17.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $255,836
35.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $888,689
Total Liabilities $262,754
Net Assets $625,935

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$645,876
Expenses
$631,622
Net Income
$14,254
Net Assets
$632,498
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $525,368
81.3%
Investment Income $7,804
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$9,074
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $121,778
18.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $234,969
37.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $632,886
Total Liabilities $388
Net Assets $632,498

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$572,988
Expenses
$539,091
Net Income
$33,897
Net Assets
$618,244
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $498,031
86.9%
Investment Income $6,281
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $68,676
12.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $223,274
41.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $622,175
Total Liabilities $3,931
Net Assets $618,244

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$535,720
Expenses
$483,064
Net Income
$52,656
Net Assets
$584,347
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $494,442
92.3%
Investment Income $6,070
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35,208
6.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $211,181
43.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $594,991
Total Liabilities $10,644
Net Assets $584,347

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$507,661
Expenses
$445,125
Net Income
$62,536
Net Assets
$531,691
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $469,407
92.5%
Investment Income $2,693
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35,561
7.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $211,148
47.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $537,471
Total Liabilities $5,780
Net Assets $531,691

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$501,270
Expenses
$449,839
Net Income
$51,431
Net Assets
$469,155
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $453,804
90.5%
Investment Income $3,494
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $43,972
8.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $183,861
40.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $474,341
Total Liabilities $5,186
Net Assets $469,155

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990

Primary 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

Primary 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

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

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.
2007

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 Dec.
2006

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 Dec.
2005

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 Dec.
2004

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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

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