Nonprofit · EIN 39-1715347
CIRCLE OF FAITH INC
Tax-exempt · MEDFORD, WI 54451
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $644,799 | $676,479 | -$31,680 | $840,948 | $3,725 | $837,223 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $623,524 | $675,536 | -$52,012 | $860,823 | $3,725 | $857,098 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $681,413 | $629,493 | $51,920 | $912,835 | $3,725 | $909,110 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $550,935
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,151
- Net rental income
- -$6,944
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,898
- Other revenue
- $86,713
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,402
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $189,718
- Other salaries and wages
- $259,640
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $483,157
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,772
- Accounting fees
- $11,210
- Occupancy
- $44,317
- Travel
- $3,885
- Depreciation
- $32,129
- Program services (functional)
- $575,456
- Management and general (functional)
- $91,789
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,234
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $860,823
- Total assets, end of year
- $840,948
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,725
- Net assets, end of year
- $837,223
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $377,774
- Publicly traded securities
- $109,434
- Gross receipts
- $1,213,748
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDALL KESTLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $92,450 |
| NATHAN KESTLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $44,850 |
| SHANNA KESTLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $17,840 |
| JUDY VETTERKIND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 24 | $14,729 |
| DEBRA DUESING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $750 |
| JACK ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDALL KESTLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $83,950 |
| NATHAN KESTLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $41,950 |
| JUDY VETTERKIND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 24 | $2,535 |
| SHANNA KESTLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $1,530 |
| DEBRA DUESING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $750 |
| JACK ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHMITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDALL KESTLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $71,450 |
| NATHAN KESTLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $34,229 |
| JUDY VETTERKIND | DIRECOTR Trustee or director | 25 | $14,734 |
| SHANNA KESTLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $6,459 |
| DEBRA DUESING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $750 |
| JACK ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $500 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 140 S MAIN ST, MEDFORD, WI 54451-1841
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHANNA KESTLER, 140 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MEDFORD, WI 54451
- Signed the 990
- SHANNA KESTLER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (715) 748-4944
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
WE SEEK DONATIONS OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS THROUGH CHURCHES, MEDIA, WORD OF MOUTH. THESE ITEMS ARE SORTED AND DISPLAYED IN OUR THRIFT STORE AND OFFERED FOR SALE AT THRIFT PRICES. IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FROM THE NEEDY FOR CLOTHING, FOOD AND LODGING; WE EVALUATE ABILITY TO PAY AND PROVIDE FREE MERCHANDISE, REDUCED PRICES, AND/OR SOMETIMES DIRECT CASH PAYMENT FOR FOOD/LODGING. WE ALSO MAKE REFERRALS TO LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS OR THE LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICE.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSES IN RELATION TO OUR "RETAIL" THRIFT TRADE. APPROXIMATELY 11,000 PEOPLE VISITED OUR THRIFT STORE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $575,456
- WE HAVE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 29 FAMILIES DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR.grants $2,402
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1715347
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $840,948
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,213,748
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $644,799 | $676,479 | $840,948 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $623,524 | $675,536 | $860,823 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $681,413 | $629,493 | $912,835 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $608,916 | $607,239 | $910,188 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 39-1715347).
Questions about CIRCLE OF FAITH INC
- What is the EIN of CIRCLE OF FAITH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CIRCLE OF FAITH INC is 39-1715347.
- Is CIRCLE OF FAITH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to CIRCLE OF FAITH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CIRCLE OF FAITH 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 CIRCLE OF FAITH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CIRCLE OF FAITH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CIRCLE OF FAITH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names SHANNA KESTLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CIRCLE OF FAITH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,450 (WENDALL KESTLER, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CIRCLE OF FAITH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $644,799, expenses of $676,479 and total assets of $840,948 at year end.
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