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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2458036

LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION

Also known as CATHY KASS ATEN

Tax-exempt · HANCOCK, MI 49930

Financials

$240K$233K2021$442K$267K2022$1.3M$529K2023$960K$495K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$959,765$494,952$464,813$3,125,283$59,926$3,065,357
September 30, 2024990$1,274,540$528,770$745,770$2,520,021$38,779$2,481,242
September 30, 2023990$441,927$267,352$174,575$1,442,405$26,831$1,415,574
September 30, 2022990$240,252$233,044$7,208$1,102,467$19,623$1,082,844
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$827,145
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$132,620
Net gain from sales of assets
$59,115
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$372,689
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$38,875
Other salaries and wages
$19,369
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$68,345
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,738
Occupancy
$6,484
Travel
$1,520
Program services (functional)
$372,689
Management and general (functional)
$55,111
Fundraising (functional)
$67,152

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,520,021
Total assets, end of year
$3,125,283
Total liabilities, end of year
$59,926
Net assets, end of year
$3,065,357
Publicly traded securities
$3,002,012
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,774,506
Net assets with donor restrictions
$290,851
Gross receipts
$1,779,496
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
MI

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CATHY KASS-ATENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$38,875$15,550
STEVE SCHMUNKBOARD PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KYLA COLEBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SYD FAASSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TRISIA NARHIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JEFF VEUMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CATHY KASS-ATENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$36,050$14,417
STEVE SCHMUNKBOARD PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CHERYL O'BRIENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KYLA COLEBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SYD FAASSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TRISIA NARHIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TED SIMONSENBOARD MEMBER
Former
0.5$0$0
JEFF VEUMBOARD MEMBER
Former
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CATHY KASS-ATENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$26,344$9,275
MICHAEL ATENFORMER DIREC
Trustee or director
20$25,361$0
TED SIMONSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
CHERYL O'BRIENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JEFF VEUMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
TRISIA NARHIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SYD FAASSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KYLA COLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
STEVE SCHMUNKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2022: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL ATENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$34,590
TED SIMONSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF VEUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CATHY ATENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CHERYL O'BRIENTREASURER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TRISIA NARHIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
STEVE SCHMUKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
200 MICHIGAN ST STE 318, HANCOCK, MI 49930-1448
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
200 Michigan Suite 609, Hancock MI 49930
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JEFF VEUM
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Michael J Aten, 200 Michigan Suite 609, Hancock St MI 49930
Signed the 990
JEFF VEUM, TREASURER
Phone
(906) 282-3406
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Mission

TO PROVIDE LITTLE BROTHERS - FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN CHAPTER WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LITTLE BROTHERS - FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY
    Expenses $372,689 · grants $372,689

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2458036
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
2015
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,125,283
Income (IRS master file)
$1,779,496

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$959,765$494,952$3,125,283XML
990September 2024$1,274,540$528,770$2,520,021XML
990September 2023$441,927$267,352$1,442,405XML
990September 2022$240,252$233,044$1,102,467XML
990September 2021$275,668$110,233$1,312,218IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Michael J Aten
September 30, 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 47-2458036).

Questions about LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION is 47-2458036.
Is LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN 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 LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JEFF VEUM.
Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,875 (CATHY KASS-ATEN, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY UPPER MICHIGAN FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $959,765, expenses of $494,952 and total assets of $3,125,283 at year end.

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