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Backyard Mission

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: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$94.2k (2023)

Expenses
$122k (2023)

Total Assets
$57.5k (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$94,214
Expenses
$122,139
Net Income
-$27,925
Net Assets
$57,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,214
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 $57,542
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,542
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $55,150 $0
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$73,857
Expenses
$116,554
Net Income
-$42,697
Net Assets
$85,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,857
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 $85,467
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $85,467
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $55,150 $0
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$75,767
Expenses
$124,403
Net Income
-$48,636
Net Assets
$112,737
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,767
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 $112,737
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $112,737
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $55,150 $0
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$174,930
Expenses
$391,937
Net Income
-$217,007
Net Assets
$161,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,304
40.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $104,626
59.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,373
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $161,373
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $49,150 $6,034
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$154,232
Expenses
$133,112
Net Income
$21,120
Net Assets
$378,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147,560
95.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,672
4.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $378,380
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $378,380
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $49,150 $0
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$93,566
Expenses
$139,166
Net Income
-$45,600
Net Assets
$357,260
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,392
92.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,174
7.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,150
35.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $357,260
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $357,260

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$117,924
Expenses
$198,707
Net Income
-$80,783
Net Assets
$402,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,739
93.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,185
6.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,200
24.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $402,860
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $402,860
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $49,200 $0 $0
Jim Taylor (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$333,935
Expenses
$168,910
Net Income
$165,025
Net Assets
$483,643
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $322,007
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,928
3.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,450
26.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $483,643
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $483,643
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $45,450 $0 $4,429
Jim Taylor (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$100,450
Expenses
$134,542
Net Income
-$34,092
Net Assets
$318,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,900
88.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,550
11.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,150
32.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $318,618
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $318,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $44,150 $0 $4,013
Jim Taylor (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn West (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,571
Expenses
$107,298
Net Income
$108,273
Net Assets
$352,710
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,971
96.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,600
3.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,160
38.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,710
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $352,710
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $41,160 $0 $0
Jim Taylor (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn West (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$104,003
Expenses
$129,413
Net Income
-$25,410
Net Assets
$241,106
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,456
93.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,547
6.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,083
31.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $241,106
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $241,106
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Foster (Executive Director) $41,083 $0 $0
Jim Taylor (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Ashburn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindy Fruge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Goss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn West (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$336,861
Expenses
$112,911
Net Income
$223,950
Net Assets
$270,990
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,571
35.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,290
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $215,000
63.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,892
35.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $270,990
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $270,990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$107,130
Expenses
$93,988
Net Income
$13,142
Net Assets
$47,333
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,130
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 $49,844
Total Liabilities $2,511
Net Assets $47,333

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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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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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