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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3794902

ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ORLAND PARK, IL 60462

Financials

$1.8M$1.7M2023$1.7M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,744,256$1,458,124$286,132$1,259,682$205,971$1,053,711
August 31, 2024990$1,800,604$1,656,487$144,117$854,794$89,131$765,663
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,717,450
Investment income
$18,603
Net rental income
$8,000
Net gain from sales of assets
$8,589
Other revenue
$8,203

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,300
Other salaries and wages
$97,726
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$182,089
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,171
Accounting fees
$47,816
Occupancy
$20,844
Travel
$3,514
Depreciation
$14,372
Program services (functional)
$1,323,793
Management and general (functional)
$134,331

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$854,797
Total assets, end of year
$1,259,682
Total liabilities, end of year
$205,971
Net assets, end of year
$1,053,711
Land, buildings and equipment
$119,923
Publicly traded securities
$596,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,053,711
Gross receipts
$1,808,530
Employees
3
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1992
State of legal domicile
IL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mike UrwinSecretary/Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
40$72,300
Mark BullingtonDirector-South
Trustee or director
1$0
Chauncy CarrickDirector-FS/GR
Trustee or director
1$0
Derrick NobleDirector/N Ch
Trustee or director
1$0
Eric AndersonDir-Central
Trustee or director
1$0
Joseph Tholl JrPresident
Trustee or director
1$0
Richard RobertsonDir-Central Chi
Trustee or director
1$0
Tom AmbroseDirector-Folk
Trustee or director
1$0
Justin PearchDirector-FS
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike PilaDirector-GR
Trustee or director
1$0
Don Reynolds3rd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
James Brasher1st Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Gene Lee2nd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mike VestDir - North
Trustee or director
1$0
Pat DugganDir - S Chicago
Trustee or director
1$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gary YerbyDir - West
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike PartonDir - W Chicago
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mike UrwinSec. & Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
40$70,510
Mark BullingtonDirector-South
Trustee or director
1$0
Chauncy CarrickDirector-FS/GR
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike VestDirector, North
Trustee or director
1$0
Richard RobertsonDir-C Chicago
Trustee or director
1$0
Jim Brasher1st Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
James Considine JrFmr President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Gene Lee2nd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Eric AndersonDir-Central
Trustee or director
1$0
Gary YerbyDirector-West
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike PartonDir-W Chicago
Trustee or director
1$0
Joe Tholl JrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Joseph MooreDir-N Chicago
Trustee or director
1$0
Justin PearchDirector-FS
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike PilaDirector-GR
Trustee or director
1$0
Don Reynolds3rd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Tom AmbroseDirector-Folk
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14300 S RAVINIA AVE STE 1A, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462-2569
In care of
% EMPLOY SOURCE INC
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Joe Tholl Jr
Signed the 990
Jim Brasher, 1st Vice Pres
Phone
(708) 206-0701
Return prepared by
CRAY KAISER LTD

Mission

To provide instruction and participation in the sport of wrestling for children between the ages of five and eighteen through the sanctioning of organized wrestling events and training.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provides a wrestling organization for children ages five to eighteen years old. IKWF serves more than 13,000 athletes and 3,000 coaches on over 250 clubs. The children are taught wrestling and discipline while provided with a platform in which to compete in over 120 sanctioned events. IKWF is responsible for developing and putting in place all rules along with ensuring the safety of all wrestlers.
    Expenses $1,323,793 · revenue $1,717,450

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3794902
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,259,682
Income (IRS master file)
$1,808,530

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
January 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
April 8, 2024
Reinstated
Effective January 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,744,256$1,458,124$1,259,682XML
990August 2024$1,800,604$1,656,487$854,794XML
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 36-3794902).

Questions about ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION

What is the EIN of ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION is 36-3794902.
Is ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on January 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2024.
Are donations to ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION 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 ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION 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 ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION 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 ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Joe Tholl Jr.
Who are the officers and directors of ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,300 (Mike Urwin, Secretary/Treas).
How much revenue does ILLINOIS KIDS WRESTLING FEDERATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,744,256, expenses of $1,458,124 and total assets of $1,259,682 at year end.

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