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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2515562

GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL

Tax-exempt · WHITEFISH, MT 59937

Financials

$454K$490K2023$404K$478K2024$476K$495K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$475,832$495,009-$19,177$62,548$3,843$58,705
December 31, 2024990$404,123$478,389-$74,266$84,761$6,879$77,882
December 31, 2023990$454,346$489,739-$35,393$156,362$4,214$152,148
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$71,642
of which government grants
$70,142
Program service revenue
$402,615
Investment income
$273
Net income from fundraising events
$446
Other revenue
$1,302

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$125,586
Other salaries and wages
$253,375
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$410,732
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$750
Occupancy
$26,445
Depreciation
$8,744
Program services (functional)
$487,073
Management and general (functional)
$7,936

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$84,761
Total assets, end of year
$62,548
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,843
Net assets, end of year
$58,705
Land, buildings and equipment
$39,282
Net assets without donor restrictions
$58,705
Gross receipts
$476,737
Employees
16
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
MT

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KARI KIMERADirector
Trustee or director
35$66,573
AUTUMN NIELSENAssistant Direc
Trustee or director
40$54,978
SANDY HANSONDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$4,035
JEANIE KONOPATZKEPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PATTY STRELLNAUERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
DEB LUTESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIM CODIGADirector
Trustee or director
2$0
LINDA TOOTHMANDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MATT DAVISDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
SHANA BOUSQUETTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KARI KIMERADirector
Trustee or director
35$66,409
AUTUMN NIELSENAssistant Direc
Trustee or director
40$54,978
SANDY HANSONDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$5,085
JEANIE KONOPATZKEPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PATTY STRELLNAUERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
DEB LUTESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIM CODIGATreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
LINDA TOOTHMANDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MATT DAVISDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KARI KIMERADirector
Trustee or director
35$65,375
AUTUMN NIELSENAssistant Direc
Trustee or director
40$53,960
SANDY HANSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$4,382
TOM SCHUCHPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PAT JEPSENDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
ELIZABETH SEYMOURSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5150 RIVER LAKES PKWY, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-7804
In care of
% KARI PENROD-KIMERA
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JEANIE KONOPATZKE, 5150 RIVER LAKES PKWY, WHITEFISH, MT 59937
Signed the 990
KIM CODIGA, Treasurer
Phone
(406) 863-1304
Return prepared by
Kristi Taylor CPA PLLC

Mission

WE ARE A STATE LICENSED CHILDCARE WITH AN INCLUDED PRESCHOOL OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7:30 AM TO 5:00 PM (SEPTEMBER - MAY) MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30 AM TO 5:00 PM (JUNE - AUGUST). WE SERVE A VARIETY OF FAMILIES ACROSS EVERY SOCIO-ECONOMIC SPECTRUM, INCLUDING LOW INCOME FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND HEALTHY SNACKS EACH DAY. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE OR DISABILITY. OUR DESIRE IS TO PARTNER WITH PARENTS IN PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN GROW AND THRIVE IN EVERY WAY: EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, COGNITIVELY, AND SPIRITUALLY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GIGL PROVIDES A LOVING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL THE CHILDREN IN OUR CARE.
    Expenses $487,073 · revenue $402,615

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2515562
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P33)
Assets (IRS master file)
$62,548
Income (IRS master file)
$476,737

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$475,832$495,009$62,548XML
990December 2024$404,123$478,389$84,761XML
990December 2023$454,346$489,739$156,362XML
990December 2022$605,338$555,944$195,789IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990April 2019–––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 27-2515562).

Questions about GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL

What is the EIN of GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL is 27-2515562.
Is GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL 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 GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JEANIE KONOPATZKE.
Who are the officers and directors of GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,573 (KARI KIMERA, Director).
How much revenue does GROWING IN GODS LOVE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $475,832, expenses of $495,009 and total assets of $62,548 at year end.

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