BUSINESS WEST INC
EIN 90-0488281
What they do
SERVICES to MEMBERS and COMMUNITY BUSINESS INCLUDING MEETINGS NEWSLETTERS ETC
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IRS warning checkThere may be a problem with its nonprofit status. Check before giving.
Money report from 2016The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Financial picture
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Leadership and board
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)
BRENT LATHROMTREASURER
CHUCK STITESPRESIDENT ELECT
DEEANN BEHRENSDIRECTOR
DON SCARODIRECTOR
DONNA TILDENDIRECTOR
JANE WINKLER PHILBROOKPRESIDENT
JOE MADERAKDIRECTOR
MARISA GRAYPAST PRESIDENT
MELISSA BYNUMDIRECTOR
MURREL BLANDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RUSTY ROBERTSDIRECTOR
SHERYL BECKERDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Location
- PO BOX 12905, KANSAS CITY, KS 66112
- County
- Wyandotte
- In care of
- MURREL BLAND
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2016
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2016
- Tax preparer
- JOHNSON FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2024