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LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC

EIN 37-0662522 E SAINT LOUIS, IL

Revenue 2024
$7,442,272
Expenses 2024
$7,965,620

Program services were 84.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P280
Classification
1000
Street
1200 N 13TH ST

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND TO HELP ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES.

  • THE PROVIDING A SURE START PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD PREVENTION SERVICES FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. THIS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BETTER PREPARE CHILDREN AND PARENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. THIS PROGRAM IS HOME AND CENTER BASED AND USES THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS MODEL. STAFF ASSIST PARENTS WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE SKILLS.

    Expenses $1,540,713

  • THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER EAST ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, TUTORING, COMPUTER TEACH TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPORTS IN DISTRICT 189 AND THE COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEERS WORK AT 50 DIFFERENT SITES IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE AGENCY'S TEEN REACH PROGRAM, FOOD PANTRY, AND MEALS ON WHEELS.

    Expenses $1,465,481 · Grants $458,414

  • THE SEASON CIRCLE CAFE OFFERS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR SENIORS WHO WANT TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOME. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE SERVED EACH WEEKDAY GIVING SENIORS A NUTRITIOUS MEAL. MEALS ON WHEELS ARE ALSO SERVED FROM THE CAFE, AS WELL AS CALL CHECK-IN PROGRAM AND TRANSPORTATION.

    Expenses $1,338,739 · Grants $2,879 · Revenue $2,120

  • DAYCARE - AT RISK INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A CHILD WITH OPTIMAL SUBSTITUTE PARENTAL CARE IN AN EFFORT TO ENABLE PARENTS TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION OR TRAINING.

    Expenses $557,607 · Grants $100

  • PRESCHOOL FOR ALL PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGE 3-4. THE CLASSROOMS SERVE AS A SOUND FOUNDATION IN LEARNING TO BETTER PREPARE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN.

    Expenses $485,985

  • PRE-KINDERGARTEN - AN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR "AT-RISK" PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN DESIGNED TO OFFER SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH A DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS. CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCREENINGS TO IDENTIFY SPEECH DELAYS AND ON-GOING ASSESSMENTS THAT WILL BE USED TO MEASURE, ADJUST/IMPROVE, AND REPORT STUDENT PROCESS.

    Expenses $386,551

  • TEEN REACH - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RECREATION, FIELD TRIPS AND AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR AREA CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT LOCAL SCHOOLS.

    Expenses $286,562

  • REIMAGINE - THE REIMAGINE PUBLIC SAFETY ACT (RPSA) IS A STATE INITIATIVE AIMED AT REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING GRANTS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH.

    Expenses $276,489 · Grants $64,705

  • YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM - THE ILLINOIS YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM (IYIP) IS A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH TO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT THAT INVESTS IN THE FUTURE OF ILLINOIS' AT-RISK TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH (16-24). THIS APPROACH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YOUTH'S EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS AND THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS WHILE HELPING THE YOUTH SECURE AND SUSTAIN LONG-TERM AND/OR CAREER EMPLOYMENT TO ENSURE THE GREATER LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

    Expenses $161,377

  • USDA FOOD - GOVERNMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDING MEALS FOR CHILDREN IN THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM AND AT THE TEEN REACH SITES. DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND A SNACK IN THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM AND LUNCH OR DINNER AND A SNACK AT THE TEEN REACH SITES. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.

    Expenses $145,962

As filed on the 2024 return. The first 10 program lines listed; the rest are in the source return and the API. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • ROBBIE L EDMOND

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SALLY SMITH

    CHAIRPERSON-ELECT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RICHARD WEATHERS

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SHELITA GRAY

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ALICE STALEY

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BEN TROTTER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BRENDA MOLAND

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CORA BASSETT

    DIRECTOR STARTING 1.1.2025

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GINNY RIGGINS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LORENE KING

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MARTHA VACHE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • REV BRADLEY WATKINS II

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RILEY OWENS III

    DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/31/2025

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ROXANNA PERNELL

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SUSAN CONNOR

    DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/31/2024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • REV GARY GASTON

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $118,619
    From this org
    $118,619
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    37.5

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $7,442,272
    Expenses
    $7,965,620
    Contributions
    $7,177,424
    Grants paid
    $526,630
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $6,684,517
    Expenses
    $7,056,935
    Contributions
    $6,639,748
    Grants paid
    $443,376
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $6,245,018
    Expenses
    $6,355,500
    Contributions
    $6,232,098
    Grants paid
    $439,620

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,265,748
    Expenses
    $6,184,735
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,941,226

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,729,466
    Expenses
    $6,254,249
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,839,248

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,613,053
    Expenses
    $7,848,983
    Assets (EOY)
    $6,078,866

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,632,320
    Expenses
    $9,646,607
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,388,985

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,499,811
    Expenses
    $9,521,879
    Assets (EOY)
    $4,987,114

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,027,190
    Expenses
    $9,002,215
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,340,194

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,104,034
    Expenses
    $6,939,893
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,104,231

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $8,491,895
    Expenses
    $7,814,211
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,166,442

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,463,228
    Expenses
    $7,950,747
    Assets (EOY)
    $4,714,722

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $8,582,822
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,093,077

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.