Civic Intelligence

Black Educated Successful Thriving

990EZ • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 99-1577373

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Dec 30, 2025

Organization Profilewww.bestymep.org
2030 Brewster StSaint Paul, MN 55108

(763) 291-4317

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

77th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

$22,318

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Net Assets

$14,138

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Liabilities

$8,180

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue86th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

$65,614

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$51,476

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Net Income

$14,138

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2025: $22,318Liabilities 2025: $8,180Net Assets 2025: $14,1382025

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2025

Assets$22,318
Liabilities$8,180
Net Assets$14,138
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2025: $65,614Expenses 2025: $51,476Net Income 2025: $14,1382025

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2025

Revenue$65,614
Expenses$51,476
Net Income$14,138
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Dec 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$65,614
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Black, Educated, Successful, Thriving (B.E.S.T) Young Male Enrichment Program is dedicated to empowering young black males in Minnesota to excel academically and personally, with the ultimate goal of achieving college graduation and successful entry into professional careers

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
B.E.S.T offers a comprehensive programs that includeacademic support, life skills training, college preparationcareer exploration & readiness, health & well being initiatives, financial literacy, and mentorship to young black men$8,000$51,474
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JAMES COOPERDirectorPT$0--
LATANO HALLChairPT$0--
LEESHA MCKINZIE COLLINSVice ChairPT$0--
NIKKIA HINESSecretaryPT$0--
DEANDRE CUNNINGHAMTreasurerPT$0--
KARL BENSONGeneral MemberPT$0--
MARYANNE REILLY-SPONGGeneral MemberPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Educated Successful Thriving
EIN
99-1577373
Phone
7632914317
Address
2030 BREWSTER ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55108

Signing Officer

Name
James Cooper
Title
President
Phone
7632914317
Signed
2025-12-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hudson & Associates LLC
Address
1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr Ste 1012, Wayzata, MN 55391
Preparer
Maurice Hudson
Phone
7635850740
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 10

“College scholarships; scholarship; various black students: , , , ; unrelated, 8000.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“ADVERTISING 1615.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“APPLICATION FEE 600.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“BANK FEES 35.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“EVENTS 1589.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“PROGRAM MEALS 4121.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“OFFICE EXPENSES 828.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“PROGRAM SUPPLIES 450.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“TRANSPORTATION 1679.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“WEBSITE 935.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“CREDIT CARD 8180.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$22,318
Liabilities
$8,180
Net assets
$14,138
Revenue
$65,614
Expenses
$51,476
Net income
$14,138
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.3$8.18$14.1$65.6$51.5$14.1