TX - Austin Metcalf - 17 - fatally stabbed at track meet, 2 April 2025

[mickey2942]

I don't know, seems odd that Mr. Metcalf had to quit his job due to security issues. I guess that both Mr. Metcalf and his ex wife, Mrs. Needham have separate "fund me" accounts.

 

[shetalksinstereo]

Cash Basis Accounting? Accrual Basis Accounting? Or Cookie Jar Basis of Accounting?

I Google searched "81-2565213" and "NGAN 81-2565213."
Let me note, this is not accusing D. Alexander (spokesman for K.A.'s parents), other officers, or board members of NGAN of any financial wrongdoing or may have caused these IRS filings to be submitted 2 yrs late, for 2017 & 2020. After all, not like an individual might delay filing a fed return because he wants to wait until he scrapes up the $$$ to pay the tax owed.
IDK what caused them to be delinquent. But late filings may be a red flag w any other financial irregularities.

From very quickly skimming the forms, no specific numbers jumped out for me.
(except the 2017 form showed a $1200 website expense, but page 1, line "i" space for website was left blank. Funny, that).

A website ( Instrumentl.com) using IRS digitized data gives this info for NGAN
"Based on most recent IRS 990 filing (2020)"
"990 Forms as PDFs" "2020, 2017"

Prompts me to wonder if NGAN filed returns for any other years, like 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023.

ETA
At a certain point, IRS revokes the fed tax exemption status of a 501(c)(3).
People making contributions to such an org. could not claim those contrib's on a fed return w itemized deductions.

For the curious, tedious details below.
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On behalf of NGAN, Dominique Alexander (KA's Parents' spokesperson) signed the 990-EZ "Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax" a required "information return" document w IRS , for 2017 year which the IRS stamped postmarked & scanned in April 2020.
D. Alexander signed in April 2020, as did the preparer at BryteBridge Consulting.

"Full text of "Reasonable cause explanation" for fiscal year ending Dec. 2020"​

"Name:
NEXT GENERATION ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION
EIN: 81-2565213....
"Explanation:
The organization was unaware of the filing requirements and due date, as well as the need to keep adequate books and records on an ongoing basis, and thus have resolved to undertake the Form 990 each year within 90 days after the end of the fiscal year. In addition, each quarter our board will review the IRS website and Exempt Organizations update to ensure that no changes have occurred in regard to our annual compliance requirements." bbm

NGAN 990-EZ forms for 2020 which IRS elec.-marked "Submission: 2022-04-12."
The signature block included0 the 4-04-2022 date
- title and name President Dominique Alexander, but no signature,
- name of paid preparer, both the inividual firm (BryteBridge Consulting), but no signature.
On some electronically signed doc's (like some I've used on real estate transactions), the software creates a script-like signature, but IDK if that happens w IRS 501(c)(3) returns. Lack of handwritten siggies may be standard on these.

At tail end, same "Reasonable Cause Explanation." Presumably for late filing?
Could be a semi-feasible explanation first time around? But if there is some continuity in an org's board members, officers, employees from year to year, well, recycling this as excuse seems feeble.

_______________________________________
______________________________________

Next Generation Action Network Foundation, Reasonable cause explanation - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublica

Since 2013, the IRS has released data culled from millions of nonprofit tax filings. Use this database to find organizations and see details like their executive compensation, revenue and expenses, as well as download tax filings going back as far as 2001.

projects.propublica.org

Next Generation Action Network Foundation | 990 Report | Instrumentl

Next Generation Action Network Foundation is a public charity located in Dallas, TX and gave $4,000 in grants in 2020.

www.instrumentl.com

http://www.thengan.com

https://x.com/nextgenaction

Next Generation Action Network | Dallas TX

FWIW, I work for an NFP that has been around since 1929, and I looked at our 990 on Guidestar and there were no signatures for 2023. Maybe they are being redacted now? I know I have seen them on organic 990s in the past.

 

[Ontario Mom]

Jeff Metcalf has resigned from his real estate firm, citing hostility from co-workers. It's the New York Post, so it's one of those FWIW sources.

Exclusive | Austin Metcalf’s dad reveals he was ‘disrespected’ after being thrown out of Karmelo Anthony press conference, hoped to pray with accused killer’s family

Jeff Metcalf said he just wanted to “represent my side” when he showed up at a press event by the kin of his son’s alleged killer.

nypost.com

Re: the bolded section above, I'm wondering if you pasted the wrong link? I haven't seen anywhere that Mr. Metcalf was receiving hostility from co-workers. I responded to your post last night not even realizing that's what you'd stated, I just saw the link and knew it had already been posted here.

 

[Ontario Mom]

I don't know, seems odd that Mr. Metcalf had to quit his job due to security issues. I guess that both Mr. Metcalf and his ex wife, Mrs. Needham have separate "fund me" accounts.

The one for Austin's mom was started by her employer on her behalf.

Considering all the controvery being (intentionally) stirred up around this case, I think it's probably safe to presume there will be lengthy (and costly) legal issues to deal with aside from the criminal case against KA.

 

[al66pine]

IRS 990-EZ Form Filing. Signatures?

FWIW, I work for an NFP that has been around since 1929, and I looked at our 990 on Guidestar and there were no signatures for 2023. Maybe they are being redacted now? I know I have seen them on organic 990s in the past.

@shetalksinstereo​

TYVM for your reply and for checking Guidestar for your NFP.

On some other 990-EZ forms listing donors/contributors, their names were redacted by blurring or smudging them, not by leaving the line or space totally blank.

That's why I wondered whether
- DA reviewed the 990-EZ form & simply failed to sign or
- IRS redacted his signature.
In the overall picture, likely no or little relevance.

 

[IzzyBlanche]

Re: the bolded section above, I'm wondering if you pasted the wrong link? I haven't seen anywhere that Mr. Metcalf was receiving hostility from co-workers. I responded to your post last night not even realizing that's what you'd stated, I just saw the link and knew it had already been posted here.

I wondered the same, but then I found buried in the linked article this. Nothing about hostility from coworkers.

"He also resigned from his real estate job Saturday, fearing for his colleague’s and clients’ safety, he said."

 

[al66pine]

NGAN's 990-EZ Forms re Tax- Exempt Status?

I think we should keep an eye on any updates to the NP filing, surely money is going to begin rolling in due to DA's association with this case.

630K views · 9.6K reactions | What many didn’t see was the view from our Director of Security Adigun Threatt smart glasses, capturing the moment our NGAN security team escorted Karmelo Anthony from the Collin County Jail to the vehicle. This wasn’t a

What many didn’t see was the view from our Director of Security Adigun Threatt smart glasses, capturing the moment our NGAN security team escorted Karmelo Anthony from the Collin County Jail to the...

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@Knox Thx for response.

Searched to see whether NGAN filed forms to maintain its fed inc tax-exempt status. Got info below, right from the horse's mouth, irs.gov.
_______________________________________________________
bbm
"NEXT GENERATION ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION
EIN: 81-2565213 | Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
"Auto-Revocation List"
"Organizations whose federal tax exempt status was automatically revoked for not filing a Form 990-series return or notice for three consecutive years. Important note: Just because an organization appears on this list, it does not mean the organization is currently revoked, as they may have been reinstated.
"Exemption Type: 501(c)(3)
"Exemption Reinstatement Date:
"Revocation Date: 05-15-2024
"Revocation Posting Date: 08-12-2024" bbm

https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/details/

bbm
____________________________________________
For anyone who wants to see NGAN's info on file w IRS,
Start here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/
In search box marked EID, enter NGAN EID: 81-2565213.
Then hit search.

It shows one result, NGAN. From boxes in right side of screen, select info you want to review.
Choices:
Determination Letter (IRS letter giving T-E Status),
990-N
Auto Revocation List (^ source of above info in my post)
Copies of Returns (the 990-EZ forms filed for 2017 & 2020)

 

[Seattle1]

Amelia Mugavero
@amugaverotv


Yes, all this information was given to us from a very reliable source close to the investigation. However, the school district has chosen not to reply to our questions regarding this information. Therefore, we have pulled the info temporarily in order to allow the school district time to respond accordingly.


12:21 PM · Apr 5, 2025

Frisco school board faces new questions after fatal stabbing of student Austin Metcalf

It was the district's first community input meeting since the 17-year-old was stabbed to death during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium.

www.cbsnews.com

April 28, 2025

 

[Ontario Mom]

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Amelia Mugavero
@amugaverotv


Yes, all this information was given to us from a very reliable source close to the investigation. However, the school district has chosen not to reply to our questions regarding this information. Therefore, we have pulled the info temporarily in order to allow the school district time to respond accordingly.


12:21 PM · Apr 5, 2025

Frisco school board faces new questions after fatal stabbing of student Austin Metcalf

It was the district's first community input meeting since the 17-year-old was stabbed to death during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium.

www.cbsnews.com

April 28, 2025

I recall this info being out there early on then disappearing. It does appear to be true, as the school was attempting to do some damage control.

jmo

 

[Teche]

I can’t imagine a school district releasing information due to privacy issues.

 

[PrairieWind]

I had recalled reading somewhere that Anthony was not participating in the track meet and some question why he was there all, but then I never could find that article again.

 

[Quill]

Yes, his not being a participant coupled with skipping out on school, if true and I suspect it is, definitely pulls things into focus.

 

[Chimera]

Yes, his not being a participant coupled with skipping out on school, if true and I suspect it is, definitely pulls things into focus.

Oh. My. Goodness.
He was there ... looking for a fight ?
And now an innocent teen is dead.
Omo.

 

[Chimera]

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Amelia Mugavero
@amugaverotv


Yes, all this information was given to us from a very reliable source close to the investigation. However, the school district has chosen not to reply to our questions regarding this information. Therefore, we have pulled the info temporarily in order to allow the school district time to respond accordingly.


12:21 PM · Apr 5, 2025

Frisco school board faces new questions after fatal stabbing of student Austin Metcalf

It was the district's first community input meeting since the 17-year-old was stabbed to death during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium.

www.cbsnews.com

April 28, 2025

If it's coming from law enforcement themselves, I tend to think it's valid !
Of course the school is now in cya mode for many, many reasons.
The main reason possibly being pressure from certain sources.
Imo.
Omo.

 

[Ontario Mom]

So the question remains... if KA wasn't involved in that track meet through his own school's team, and was supposed to be in class at another school...

What was his reason for ditching class & showing up under a another team's tent, with a lethal weapon in his backpack?

His self-defense claim was already on a very thin ice. This just seems to blow it completely out of the water.

 

[PrairieWind]

So the question remains... if KA wasn't involved in that track meet through his own school's team, and was supposed to be in class at another school...

What was his reason for ditching class & showing up under a another team's tent, with a lethal weapon in his backpack?

His self-defense claim was already on a very thin ice. This just seems to blow it completely out of the water.

I guess he could say he wanted to support his teammates or something. It would be interesting to see what his actions were that day; who did he talk to, where did he hangout. Did he stay with his school's team most of the time?
It does certainly hurt his self defense claim that he went there, not to compete and took a knife. The prosecution will use that tell the jury that KA went there looking for trouble.

 

[Cryptic]

What was his reason for ditching class & showing up under a another team's tent, with a lethal weapon in his backpack?

I doubt that even KA can fully articulate an answer to that question.

I imagine that real answer would be a fuzzy response of: "Armed, bored and drifting around."

 

[Ontario Mom]

I guess he could say he wanted to support his teammates or something. It would be interesting to see what his actions were that day; who did he talk to, where did he hangout. Did he stay with his school's team most of the time?
It does certainly hurt his self defense claim that he went there, not to compete and took a knife. The prosecution will use that tell the jury that KA went there looking for trouble.

There wouldn't be any reason for his teammates to even be there. If I understand it correctly, he (was) the captain of his own school's track team. If he was skipping school and supposed to be in class, his team wasn't there competing.

 

[Cryptic]

Does anybody know if.....

The case has been assigned to a trial judge yet?

I believe the judge who lowered the bond was from Family Court and had been assigned to work bond hearings that day. Or..... is she the trial judge?

Hoping that it is progressing towards a trial and assignment to a Court / judge would be moving in that direction?

 

[tlcya]

Frisco parents, like Dawnita Grimes, are concerned about decisions made by the school district since the April 2 stabbing death of a student. One of those decisions was the district's approval of a rally by the group "Protect White Americans" on a Frisco ISD campus on April 19.

"I wanted to speak because I've known the Metcalf family since my son was in kindergarten with the twins," Grimes said. "And I felt that it was really unfair for them to be associated with a rally that was not in conformity with their beliefs."
Frisco school board faces new questions after fatal stabbing of student Austin Metcalf

uggh, How did I miss that the gross rally took place on the Frisco ISD campus? What was this school board thinking??? Just so disappointing. The district needs to be focused on addressing the safety and the mental health of their students after such a violent event that took a classmate. Why on earth would they think a rally like that would be anything BUT divisive and only serve to increase tensions?