Nonprofit · EIN 45-4006107
FT CARES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WHEATON, IL 60187
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $986,721 | $971,412 | $15,309 | $126,244 | $25,920 | $100,324 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $872,650 | $892,806 | -$20,156 | $106,373 | $21,358 | $85,015 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $823,132 | $817,310 | $5,822 | $124,630 | $19,459 | $105,171 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $998,900
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$12,179
- Other revenue
- -$12,179
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $944,258
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,700
- Program services (functional)
- $944,258
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,078
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,076
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $106,373
- Total assets, end of year
- $126,244
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,920
- Net assets, end of year
- $100,324
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $100,324
- Gross receipts
- $1,031,170
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 170
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA WEIER | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA KNIERIM | VP-TAX & COM Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DEB SCHERBRING | VP-OPS & DEV Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| RONDA SAELI-CHIAPPE | SECRETARY Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH DELGIUDICE | TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AMY LUM | COUNSEL Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JANE DOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| W SCOTT JARDINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI MAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW ROGGENSACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA WEIER | PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA KNIERIM | VP-TAX & COM Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PATRICIA COSTELLO | SECRETARY Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH DELGIUDICE | TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AMY LUM | COUNSEL Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JANE DOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| W SCOTT JARDINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI MAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW ROGGENSACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEB SCHERBRING | VP-OPS & DEV Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA WEIER | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA KNIERIM | VP-TAX & COM Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PATRICIA COSTELLO | SECRETARY Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH DELGIUDICE | TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AMY LUM | COUNSEL Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| JANE DOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| W SCOTT JARDINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI MAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW ROGGENSACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEB SCHERBRING | VP-OPS & DEV Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 120 E LIBERTY DR STE 400, WHEATON, IL 60187-5455
- In care of
- % KRISTI MAHER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LISA WEIER, 120 E LIBERTY DRIVE SUITE 400, WHEATON, IL 60187
- Signed the 990
- LISA WEIER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (630) 765-8000
- Website
- FTCARESFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MATHIESON MOYSKI AUSTIN & CO LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE MONETARY RELIEF AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE HEALTHCARE, SHELTER, NUTRITION, EDUCATION, AND OTHER SIMILAR NEEDS, AND TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR SUCH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE MONETARY RELIEF AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.Expenses $944,258 · grants $944,258
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4006107
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P122)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $126,244
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,031,170
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $986,721 | $971,412 | $126,244 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $872,650 | $892,806 | $106,373 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $823,132 | $817,310 | $124,630 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $769,350 | $730,120 | $196,841 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 45-4006107).
Questions about FT CARES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FT CARES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FT CARES FOUNDATION is 45-4006107.
- Is FT CARES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FT CARES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FT CARES FOUNDATION 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 FT CARES FOUNDATION 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 FT CARES FOUNDATION 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 FT CARES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LISA WEIER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FT CARES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FT CARES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $986,721, expenses of $971,412 and total assets of $126,244 at year end.
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