Nonprofit · EIN 46-3115224
ZERUZERU
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DENVER, CO 80221
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $160,576 | $79,456 | $81,120 | $231,997 | $0 | $231,997 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $185,548 | $55,468 | $130,080 | $150,877 | $0 | $150,877 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $53,335 | $69,001 | -$15,666 | $20,797 | $0 | $20,797 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $160,576
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $54,103
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $460
- Other expenses
- $24,893
- Program services (functional)
- $25,353
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $150,877
- Total assets, end of year
- $231,997
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $231,997
- Cash, savings and investments
- $231,997
- Gross receipts
- $160,576
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karene Boos | President | 15 | $0 |
| Eric Boos | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Lauren Boos | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Zebadiah Boos | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karene Boos | President | 15 | $0 |
| Eric Boos | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Lauren Boos | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Zebadiah Boos | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karene Boos | President | 10 | $0 |
| Eric Boos | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Lauren Boos | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Zebadiah Boos | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- C/OKARENE BOOS 5025 LOWELLBLVD APT1, DENVER, CO 80221-0000
- In care of
- % KARENE BOOS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 740 West Wisconsin Avenue 324, Milwaukee WI 53233
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Karene Boos, 740 West Wisconsin Avenue 324, Milwaukee WI 53233
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Karene Boos, President
- Phone
- (920) 918-5045
Mission
ZeruZeru, Inc. engages in charitable activities that pursue social development, environmental improvement, health development and equal education opportunities to empower and support the protection, rights, and dignity of vulnerable children living with Albinism and other disabilities.
Program accomplishments
- This year we provided 54103 to support the health, wellness, education, and facility administration of 2 centers in Tanzania which cares for and protects children living with albinism. We provided 19303 of support for caregivers to care for and protect the children. This year we provided increased support for education as 8 of the children have progressed to advanced level higher education; this also related to an increase of food and program costs for support of these students living away from the center.Expenses $25,353 · grants $54,103
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3115224
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $231,997
- Income (IRS master file)
- $160,576
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- August 16, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $160,576 | $79,456 | $231,997 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $185,548 | $55,468 | $150,877 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $53,335 | $69,001 | $20,797 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Karene Boos | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Karene Boos | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Karene Boos | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 46-3115224).
Questions about ZERUZERU
- What is the EIN of ZERUZERU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ZERUZERU is 46-3115224.
- Is ZERUZERU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
- Are donations to ZERUZERU tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ZERUZERU 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 ZERUZERU 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 ZERUZERU last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ZERUZERU?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Karene Boos.
- Who are the officers and directors of ZERUZERU?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ZERUZERU have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $160,576, expenses of $79,456 and total assets of $231,997 at year end.
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