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Nonprofit · EIN 42-0943483

HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC

Tax-exempt · EMMETSBURG, IA 50536

Financials

$2.6M$2.3M2022$2.9M$2.5M2023$3.3M$2.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,332,394$2,789,441$542,953$3,158,223$191,663$2,966,560
June 30, 2024990$2,890,414$2,531,840$358,574$2,771,487$350,783$2,420,704
June 30, 2023990$2,569,989$2,292,445$277,544$2,290,394$228,264$2,062,130
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$315,910
of which government grants
$258,149
Program service revenue
$2,976,242
Investment income
$40,242
Net gain from sales of assets
$5,000
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$154,857
Other salaries and wages
$1,649,031
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,216,020
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,787
Accounting fees
$33,010
Occupancy
$188,502
Depreciation
$100,929
Program services (functional)
$2,305,188
Management and general (functional)
$480,994
Fundraising (functional)
$3,259

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,771,487
Total assets, end of year
$3,158,223
Total liabilities, end of year
$191,663
Net assets, end of year
$2,966,560
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,145,737
Publicly traded securities
$1,000,085
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,960,373
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,187
Gross receipts
$3,332,394
Employees
55
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
IA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CARLA FIRKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$68,607$25,641
JANELL LINDELLFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$53,208$15,107
KEVIN BANWARTCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
JIM BIRDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
ROBERTA HERSOMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
BEN MOREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
KAREN BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
CHRISTINE LOUSCHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
KATHY BEHRENDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MARY MOSERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
GREG STEWARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
LAURIE SCHNEIDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MATTHEW MERIDETHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CARLA FIRKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$59,245$12,662
JANELL LINDELLFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$51,030$16,415
KEVIN BANWARTCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
JIM BIRDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
ROBERTA HERSOMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
BEN MOREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
KAREN BROWNDIRECTOR (BEG NOV 2023)
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
CHRISTINE LOUSCHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
KATHY BEHRENDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MARY MOSERDIRECTOR (BEG NOV 2023)
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
GREG STEWARTDIRECTOR (BEG NOV 2023)
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
LAURIE SCHNEIDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MATTHEW MERIDETHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
AMY VERMULMDIRECTOR (UNTIL OCT 2023)
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MICHELLE KOGELDIRECTOR (UNTIL OCT 2023)
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ERIKA HIGGINSDIRECTOR (UNTIL OCT 2023)
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEVIN BANWARTPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
KATHY BEHRENSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JIM BIRDVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
AMY VERMULMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHELLE KOGELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRISTINE LOUSCHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BEN MOREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MATTHEW MERIDETHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERTA HERSOMSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
LAURIE SCHNEIDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ERIKA HIGGINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CARLA FIRKINSEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 567, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-0567
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CARLA FIRKINS, 2107 MAIN ST PO BOX 567, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Signed the 990
CARLA FIRKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(712) 852-2211
Return prepared by
EIDE BAILLY LLP

Mission

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR HORIZONS' FAMILY TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GROUP HOME LIVING - WE PROVIDE DAILY LIVING ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE FULL PRODUCTIVE LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY. IN FY25, 7 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.
    Expenses $1,756,849 · revenue $1,882,259
  • JOB COACHING - WE HELP OUR MEMBERS FIND AND KEEP JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT THEY ARE PROUD TO HAVE AND FULFILL.
    Expenses $183,427 · revenue $208,705
  • SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING - WE HAVE MEMBERS WHO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY AND WE HELP THEM WITH DAILY CHORES AROUND THEIR HOME AND TAKE THEM SHOPPING OR TO DOCTOR VISITS.
    Expenses $364,912 · revenue $885,278

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
42-0943483
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
1971
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P82Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,158,223
Income (IRS master file)
$3,332,394

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,332,394$2,789,441$3,158,223XML
990June 2024$2,890,414$2,531,840$2,771,487XML
990June 2023$2,569,989$2,292,445$2,290,394XML
990June 2022$2,533,542$2,296,160$1,925,341IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 42-0943483).

Questions about HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC is 42-0943483.
Is HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
Are donations to HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY 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 HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC 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 HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC 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 HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CARLA FIRKINS.
Who are the officers and directors of HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,607 (CARLA FIRKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF PALO ALTO COUNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,332,394, expenses of $2,789,441 and total assets of $3,158,223 at year end.

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