Nonprofit · EIN 45-3185195
MEMORIES FOR KIDS
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $158,194 | $136,608 | $21,586 | $177,178 | $7,897 | $169,281 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $193,666 | $270,100 | -$76,434 | $153,791 | $6,096 | $147,695 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $152,060 | $176,220 | -$24,160 | $242,780 | $18,651 | $224,129 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ (amended) | $152,616 | $127,215 | $25,401 | $250,798 | $2,509 | $248,289 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $155,270
- Membership dues
- $8,309
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,116
- Other revenue
- $2,924
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $37,586
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,780
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $64,317
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,200
- Depreciation
- $576
- Program services (functional)
- $57,874
- Management and general (functional)
- $74,492
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,242
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $153,791
- Total assets, end of year
- $177,178
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,897
- Net assets, end of year
- $169,281
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43
- Gross receipts
- $172,518
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN REAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $30,086 |
| LISA GRAVELLE | FOUNDER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANN CHRISTIANSEN | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MELISSA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE FORSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAY HOBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA IWANSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT DWYER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEG URSICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE LACY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LISA REZAC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KATIE TRIPLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KATIE HUTCHINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREEN ERECKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA SMITH | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE TOWNLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN SAUTER | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE WITT | GUILD PRESIDENT - 2ND HALF Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KELLI HAWKINS | GUILD PRESIDENT - 1ST HALF Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE LIAKOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH MELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENISE SALZBRENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH WEATHERLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELLISA TEPLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN REAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $33,400 |
| LISA GRAVELLE | FOUNDER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANN CHRISTIANSEN | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| NATALIE BARTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE FORSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAY HOBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA IWANSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOODY MOFFETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT DWYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEG URSICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE LACY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LISA REZAC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KATIE TRIPLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KATIE HUTCHINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREEN ERECKSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRENDA SMITH | PRESIDENT-ELECT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE TOWNLEY | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN SAUTER | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET MCCLENNY | GUILD PRESIDENT - 1ST HALF Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KELLI HAWKINS | GUILD PRESIDENT - 2ND HALF Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Ereckson | President Elect | 1 | $0 |
| Natalie Bartman | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Beardslee | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Christiansen | President | 5 | $0 |
| Juie Forster | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Clay Hoberman | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Iwansky | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Lewis | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Toody Moffatt | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Reay | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Julie Poulos | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Brenda Smith | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Townley | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Meg Ursick | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Gravelle | CEO | 5 | $0 |
| Scott Dwyer | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Hutchins | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Sauter | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Ereckson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Natalie Bartman | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Beardslee | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Chaley Chandler | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Christiansen | President Elect | 1 | $0 |
| Ralph Dovali | Advisor | 1 | $0 |
| Juie Forster | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Clay Hoberman | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Iwansky | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Lewis | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Reay | Guild President | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah McGowan | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Toody Moffatt | President | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Oldenhuis | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Peterson | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Kara Plumb | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Poulos | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Carrie Roberts | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Russell | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Brenda Smith | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Swan | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Townley | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Meg Ursick | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Gravelle | CEO | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10730 PACIFIC ST STE 40, OMAHA, NE 68114-4809
- In care of
- % THE COLLECTIVE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 605 N 65th Ave, Omaha NE 68132
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MEGAN REAY, 11114 WILLIAM PLAZA, OMAHA, NE 68144
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Lisa Gravelle, 605 N 65th Ave, Omaha NE 68132
- Signed the 990
- MEGAN REAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (402) 889-5797
- Website
- WWW.MEMORIESFORKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Mark Blair LLC
Mission
TO CREATE LIFELONG MEMORIES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE A PARENT WITH STAGE IV CANCER THROUGH MEMORY EVENTS, SPECIFICALLY, REQUESTED BY, AND TAILORED FOR, THE FAMILY.
Program accomplishments
- TO CREATE LIFELONG MEMORIES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE A PARENT WITH STAGE IV CANCER THROUGH MEMORY EVENTS, SPECIFICALLY, REQUESTED BY, AND TAILORED FOR, THE FAMILY.Expenses $57,874
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3185195
- 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 (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $177,178
- Income (IRS master file)
- $172,518
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $158,194 | $136,608 | $177,178 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $193,666 | $270,100 | $153,791 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $147,060 | $175,710 | $242,781 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $152,616 | $127,215 | $250,798 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Lisa Gravelle | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-3185195).
Questions about MEMORIES FOR KIDS
- What is the EIN of MEMORIES FOR KIDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEMORIES FOR KIDS is 45-3185195.
- Is MEMORIES FOR KIDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to MEMORIES FOR KIDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEMORIES FOR KIDS 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 MEMORIES FOR KIDS 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 MEMORIES FOR KIDS 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 MEMORIES FOR KIDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MEGAN REAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEMORIES FOR KIDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,086 (MEGAN REAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MEMORIES FOR KIDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $158,194, expenses of $136,608 and total assets of $177,178 at year end.
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