Nonprofit · EIN 23-7075524
WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,925,757 | $7,383,725 | $2,542,032 | $59,489,833 | $6,329,470 | $53,160,363 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $21,136,098 | $6,890,328 | $14,245,770 | $54,254,496 | $7,649,866 | $46,604,630 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,193,189 | $7,429,972 | $2,763,217 | $44,854,468 | $7,655,182 | $37,199,286 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,272,894
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,599,272
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $186,623
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,121
- Net income from gaming
- $34,470
- Other revenue
- $53,591
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,890,190
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $285,972
- Other salaries and wages
- $487,626
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $877,214
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $506
- Accounting fees
- $30,064
- Depreciation
- $15,269
- Program services (functional)
- $6,053,374
- Management and general (functional)
- $843,421
- Fundraising (functional)
- $486,930
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $54,254,496
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,489,833
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,329,470
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,160,363
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $52,574
- Publicly traded securities
- $40,919,466
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $42,812,657
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,347,706
- Gross receipts
- $11,004,621
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- KY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN LEE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $156,346 | $11,851 |
| SHAWN KAELIN | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $91,865 | $10,399 |
| BILL FREY | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 03/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HAUNZ | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 06/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL CZECH | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 06/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE LEIST | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 03/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS STILGER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE PFEIFFER | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 03/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CROSBY | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 03/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MEIMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER EHARD | TREASURER (FROM 03/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER FRIES | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 03/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY SHUMATE | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GRAFFIS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 03/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA WHEATLEY | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 03/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE LANGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| LISA COLUMBIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| MEAGHAN REYNOLDS | TREASURER (THRU 03/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| NATHAN FESSEL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 04/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| PETINA JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| SHAY MCALISTER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 07/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| SHERLENE SHANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 03/25) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| STEVEN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| SUSAN CILONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN LEE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $156,171 | $11,431 |
| JOHN BLIM | VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 2/24) Officer | 40 | $132,319 | $18,661 |
| LISA COLUMBIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 3/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE LEIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CILONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BURKE | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 3/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GRAFFIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL FREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER FRIES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY SHUMATE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAY MCALISTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MEIMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN FESSEL | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 3/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL CZECH | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 3/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETINA JONES | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 3/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 3/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF NELSON | CHAIRMAN (THRU 3/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGHAN REYNOLDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS STILGER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE LANGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN KAELIN | VICE PRESIDENT (FROM 2/24) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN LEE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $154,480 | $11,377 |
| JOHN BLIM | VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $128,139 | $18,094 |
| KELLY GRANGIER TERM END 323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA STEPHENS TERM END 323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN KAELIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA COLUMBIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE LEIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH EVERETT TERM END 323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CILONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE GOLDSMITH TERM END 323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BURKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GRAFFIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT WALSH TERM END 323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL FREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER FRIES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY SHUMATE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAY MCALISTER BEGAN 323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MEIMAN BEGAN 323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF NELSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGHAN REYNOLDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS STILGER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE LANGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 520 W CHESTNUT ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-2235
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAWN LEE, 520 W CHESTNUT STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
- Signed the 990
- DAWN LEE, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (502) 582-7706
- Website
- WWW.WHASCRUSADE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN MAKES LIFE BETTER FOR CHILDREN WITH IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE, EDUCATIONAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS NEEDS BY INSPIRING GENEROSITY WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID FOR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE KENTUCKY AND SOUTHERN INDIANA AREAS THAT SERVES CHILDREN WITH INDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE, EDUCATIONAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS NEEDS.Expenses $6,053,374 · grants $5,890,190
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7075524
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,489,833
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,004,621
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $9,925,757 | $7,383,725 | $59,489,833 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $21,136,098 | $6,890,328 | $54,254,496 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $10,193,189 | $7,429,972 | $44,854,468 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $9,353,185 | $6,250,159 | $38,851,590 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7075524).
Questions about WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC is 23-7075524.
- Is WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DAWN LEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,346 (DAWN LEE, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,925,757, expenses of $7,383,725 and total assets of $59,489,833 at year end.
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