Nonprofit · EIN 41-0693906
CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,845,486 | $5,559,276 | $1,286,210 | $20,567,039 | $2,061,756 | $18,505,283 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,955,824 | $5,896,901 | $58,923 | $18,029,990 | $1,142,457 | $16,887,533 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,667,700
- Program service revenue
- $3,292,961
- Investment income
- $916,849
- Net rental income
- -$34,788
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $117,230
- Other revenue
- -$32,024
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $629,332
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $36,260
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,278,269
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,012,638
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,119
- Accounting fees
- $79,474
- Occupancy
- $132,696
- Travel
- $42,318
- Depreciation
- $219,030
- Program services (functional)
- $4,281,865
- Management and general (functional)
- $936,570
- Fundraising (functional)
- $340,841
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,029,990
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,567,039
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,061,756
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,505,283
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,062,112
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,709,738
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,372,225
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,133,058
- Gross receipts
- $7,554,021
- Employees
- 75
- Volunteers
- 76
- Year formed
- 1889
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK THUESON | PRESIDENT LSS Officer | 1 | $0 | $436,951 | $33,859 |
| TAUSEEF JOE KHAWAJA | CH TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $240,992 | $19,768 |
| HEIDI WISTE | PRESIDENT CH, AVP CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES LSS Officer | 20 | $84,315 | $61,677 | $10,022 |
| ANDREW BAESE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE NOVAK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE NABOZNY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REUBEENA COOLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE DEWHURST | BOARD MEMBER - 1/1/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL HELEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HURAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA RAMME LATTERELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS MANNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIS NORRIE | BOARD MEMBER - 1/1/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT O'CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER - 1/1/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIS PELTIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET ROMSAAS | BOARD MEMBER - 1/1/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WENDLEND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WILLSON | BOARD MEMBER - 1/1/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NOYA WOODRICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK THUESON | PRESIDENT LSS Officer | 1 | $0 | $396,411 | $31,531 |
| TAUSEEF JOE KHAWAJA | CH TREASURER; SVP OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS (LSS) Officer | 1 | $0 | $217,111 | $16,707 |
| HEIDI WISTE | PRESIDENT CHS, AVP ADOPTION SERVICES LSS Officer | 30 | $107,505 | $35,874 | $9,752 |
| KYLE LARSEN | CFO CHS Former | 1 | $0 | $110,038 | $8,766 |
| ANDREW BAESE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE NOVAK | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE NABOZNY | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REUBEENA COOLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE DEWHURST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL HELEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HURAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA RAMME LATTERELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS MANNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIS NORRIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT O'CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS PELTIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET ROMSAAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WENDLEND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WILLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NOYA WOODRICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2485 COMO AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55108-1445
- In care of
- % JOY STUHL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEIDI WISTE, 1605 EUSTIS STREET, ST PAUL, MN 55108
- Signed the 990
- TAUSEEF JOE KHAWAJA, SVP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
- Phone
- (651) 646-7771
- Website
- WWW.CHLSS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO HELP CHILDREN THRIVE AND TO BUILD, STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED OVER $450K TO 15 COUNTRIES OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS THROUGH SPECIAL PROJECTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS EFFORTS TO CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS. ICW PROGRAMS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.Expenses $81,692 · grants $68,888
- THE ORGANIZATION'S ADOPTION PROGRAM INCLUDES: FOSTER CARE, FOSTER CARE ADOPTION, INFANT, INTERCOUNTRY (IN ELEVEN COUNTRIES) AND POST ADOPTION SERVICES. MOST CHILDREN ADOPTED INTERNATIONALLY ARE CONSIDERED TO BE WAITING INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN OR IDENTIFIED RELATIVE CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS OFFICES IN THE ST. PAUL (MN), PRESCOTT (WI), ROCKVILLE (MD) AND FAIRFAX (VA) TO SERVE FAMILIES IN MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA. USING A NETWORK OF PARTNER AGENCIES, THE ORGANIZATION SERVES FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND IN OTHER COUNTRIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S POST-ADOPTION SERVICES WAS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE U.S., AND PROVIDES DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL INTERMEDIARY/SEARCH AND BACKGROUND SERVICES; A BIRTHLAND TOUR; SUPPORT, COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ADOPTION CIRCLE.Expenses $4,200,173 · grants $560,444 · revenue $3,295,725
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-0693906
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P730)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,567,039
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,554,021
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,845,486 | $5,559,276 | $20,567,039 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,955,824 | $5,896,901 | $18,029,990 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,820,941 | $5,525,454 | $17,451,713 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 41-0693906).
Questions about CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA is 41-0693906.
- Is CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA 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 CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEIDI WISTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,845,486, expenses of $5,559,276 and total assets of $20,567,039 at year end.
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