Nonprofit · EIN 47-1676099
SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $889,140 | $530,191 | $358,949 | $1,747,150 | $300,945 | $1,446,205 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $695,153 | $557,488 | $137,665 | $1,478,561 | $358,455 | $1,120,106 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $744,313 | $485,717 | $258,596 | $1,421,553 | $439,112 | $982,441 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $887,939
- Program service revenue
- $7,245
- Investment income
- $660
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,475
- Other revenue
- -$6,704
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $34,305
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,945
- Other salaries and wages
- $151,695
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $246,530
- Professional fundraising fees
- $25,500
- Legal fees
- $375
- Accounting fees
- $18,145
- Occupancy
- $35,464
- Travel
- $8,127
- Depreciation
- $44,879
- Program services (functional)
- $397,592
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,564
- Fundraising (functional)
- $93,035
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,478,561
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,747,150
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $300,945
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,446,205
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $980,609
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,705
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,153,255
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $292,950
- Gross receipts
- $906,657
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 395
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNIE VACHO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM MAY) Officer | 40 | $61,341 | $2,288 |
| REBECCA TEMPLETON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU FEBRUARY) Officer | 40 | $11,913 | $403 |
| CYNTHIA WHITEAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY TOPP | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA HINELINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY REDDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HAWKINSON | DIRECTOR (THRU NOVEMBER) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISOL CONTRERAS | DIRECTOR (THRU MAY) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE NEHMER | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA TEMPLETON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $59,018 | $736 |
| CATHY REDDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA WHITEAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA HINELINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HANLEY | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HAWKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA TUBBS | DIRECTOR (THRU AUGUST) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY TOPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE NEHMER | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA TEMPLETON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $52,272 |
| CONNIE VACHO | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (FROM AUGUST) Trustee or director | 40 | $23,560 |
| CATHY REDDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA WHITEAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JANE NEHMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HANLEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HAWKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RITA TUBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1325 EMERALD TER, SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590-1927
- In care of
- % CYNTHIA WHITEAKER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CONNIE VACHO, PO BOX 152, SUN PRAIRIE, WI 535900152
- Signed the 990
- CONNIE VACHO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (608) 478-4465
- Website
- SFTSM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
TO HELP HOMELESS CHILDREN BY EMPOWERING THEIR MOTHERS TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING A SAFE CHRIST-CENTERED TRANSITIONAL HOME AND AN ACCOUNTABILITY-DRIVEN PROGRAM THAT INVESTS IN FAMILIES FOR A BETTER FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES (SFTSM) IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTED AND SUPPORTED BY MULTIPLE CHURCHES, BUSINESSES BIG AND SMALL, AND MANY PEOPLE WHO CONTRIBUTE AND VOLUNTEER FROM OUR COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS "TRANSFORMATION WITH SHELTER, SUPPORT AND HOPE" FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES IN SUN PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN. THE TWO-STORY BUILDING INCLUDES 11 FAMILY SUITES TO SLEEP UP TO 6 PEOPLE. EACH UNIT HAS A PRIVATE BATHROOM AND FULLY FURNISHED KITCHENETTE. THE LARGE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY GATHERING ROOM BRINGS OUR CLIENTS TOGETHER TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. OUR INSIDE PLAYROOM AND OUTSIDE PLAYGROUND OFFER A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN.OUR TEAM BRINGS HEALING AND INDEPENDENCE TO OUR CLIENTS THROUGH MENTORING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDING; BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL PLANNING, NUTRITION AND COOKING CLASSES, GOAL SETTING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRAINING, PARENTING CLASSES, CAREER READINESS AND JOB SEARCH SKILLS, SUCCESS MENTORING, AND BIBLE STUDIES AND PRAYER. CASE MANAGERS WORK WITH EACH OF OUR CLIENTS TO DEVELOP A PERSONAL PLAN TO MOVE THEM INTO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OPPORTUNITY COACHES HELP TRANSFORM OUR CLIENT'S CHANCES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE BY ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS AND IDENTIFYING WAYS TO SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND FACILITATE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. FOCUS IS ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES, COMMUNITY GROUPS, SELF-EMPOWERMENT, SELFCARE, AND HEALING THROUGH SENSORY INTEGRATION. OUR THREE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES ARE TO INCREASE OUR CLIENT'S CREDIT SCORE FROM 400 TO AROUND 600, INCREASE THEIR EARNED WAGE FROM $11 TO $12 AN HOUR TO $18 TO $20 AN HOUR, AND TO SECURE MORE STABLE EMPLOYMENT FROM LOW-INCOME POSITIONS TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE CAREER POSITION WHERE ADVANCEMENT IS POSSIBLE.Expenses $397,592 · grants $34,305 · revenue $7,245
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
- 47-1676099
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,747,150
- Income (IRS master file)
- $906,657
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $889,140 | $530,191 | $1,747,150 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $695,153 | $557,488 | $1,478,561 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $744,313 | $485,717 | $1,421,553 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $508,473 | $491,246 | $1,330,084 | 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 47-1676099).
Questions about SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC is 47-1676099.
- Is SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES 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 SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC 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 SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC 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 SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CONNIE VACHO.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,341 (CONNIE VACHO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM MAY)).
- How much revenue does SHELTER FROM THE STORM MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $889,140, expenses of $530,191 and total assets of $1,747,150 at year end.
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