Nonprofit · EIN 47-4495431
BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WHEELING, IL 60090
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $880,775 | $635,780 | $244,995 | $567,551 | $141,207 | $426,344 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $511,613 | $518,360 | -$6,747 | $318,895 | $137,546 | $181,349 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $691,925
- of which government grants
- $18,262
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $188,850
- Other revenue
- $188,850
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $150,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $139,740
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $339,955
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,083
- Travel
- $7,015
- Depreciation
- $34,935
- Program services (functional)
- $443,316
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,659
- Fundraising (functional)
- $152,805
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $318,895
- Total assets, end of year
- $567,551
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $141,207
- Net assets, end of year
- $426,344
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,126
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $276,344
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $150,000
- Gross receipts
- $937,785
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Steltmann | CEO Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $17,379 |
| Bobby Lucas | BOD Chair/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mick Rennick | Treasurer/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Sadowski | Secretary/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Beu | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pete Delneky | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam Diaz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Farkas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ramsay Fuleihan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Groff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Henning | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rocki Hunter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Kenny | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Camilla Pollock-Flynn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Rowley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Steltmann | CEO Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $16,465 |
| Bobby Lucas | BOD Chair/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mick Rennick | Treasurer/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Sadowski | Secretary/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pete Delneky | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam Diaz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Farkas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ramsay Fuleihan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Henning | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rocki Hunter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Kenny | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Camilla Pollock-Flynn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meg Rowley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 92 MESSNER DR, WHEELING, IL 60090-6448
- In care of
- % JOAN STELTMANN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 255 Birchwood Ave, Deerfield IL 60015
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Joan Steltmann, 255 Birchwood Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Joan Steltmann, 255 Birchwood Ave, Deerfield IL 60015
- Signed the 990
- Joan Steltmann, CEO
- Phone
- (844) 626-8623
Mission
To transform the lives of chronically ill children, and their loved ones, shifting all from surviving to thriving.
Program accomplishments
- BOUNCE BASH FAMILY ADVENTURES - FAMILY EVENTS, OUTINGS, AND ADVENTURES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO ENABLE THE PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS. BOUNCE KIDDOS, SIBLINGS AND PARENTS ALL COME TOGETHER AS AN EXTENDED "BOUNCE FAMILY". WHILE BOUNCE KIDDOS EXPERIENCE A MUCH-NEEDED BREAK FROM THEIR REALITY OF SCARY DOCTOR VISITS, PAINFUL THERAPIES, AND THE GRUELING SIDE-EFFECTS OF TREATMENT, BOUNCE SIBLINGS DISCOVER THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR JOURNEY, AND BOUNCE PARENTS CONNECT TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. IN ADDITION TO DISTRACTION, FUN, AND FRIENDSHIP, BOUNCE BASH EVENTS PROVIDE FACE-TO-FACE OPPORTUNITIES TO FEEL SAFE, ACCEPTED, AND 'NORMAL' WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES TYPICALLY OFF-LIMITS TO FAMILIES WITH DISABLED CHILDREN. BOUNCE IS PROUD TO REPORT THAT 30 BOUNCE BASH ADVENTURES WERE OFFERED IN FY24-25, EXCEEDING THE ANNUAL TARGET BY 25%. EVENTS INCLUDED A PRIVATE TRIP TO CYPRESS COVE WATERPARK, CHICAGO BEARS FAMILY TRAINING CAMP, A CHICAGO WHITE SOX GAME, CONCERTS AT RAVINIA FESTIVAL, THEATRE PREFORMANCES AT HARRIS THEATRE AND MARRIOTT THEATRE, A HALLOWEEN PARTY COMPLETE WITH INDOOR TRICK-OR-TREATING, PRIVATE MOVIE SCREENINGS, BOTH INDOOR AND DRIVE-IN, GOEBBERT'S PUMPKIN PATCH, PRIVATE BOWLING, ICE SKATING AND ROLLER-SKATING PARTIES, AND MORE. 99% OF BOUNCE FAMILIES REPORTED BEING SATISFIED/VERY SATISFIED WITH BOUNCE BASH PROGRAMMING.Expenses $226,360
- BOUNCE BACK KIT FAMILY CARE PACKAGES - THESE FUN-FILLED, CUSTOM-DESIGNED, AND UNIQUELY THEMED CARE PACKAGES ARE SENT TO BOUNCE FAMILIES TO OFFSET THE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF TIME THEY SPEND LOCKED IN AT HOME DUE TO THEIR CHILD'S MEDICAL CONDITION. THESE "BOREDOM BUSTERS" TYPICALLY RECOGNIZE HOLIDAYS/IMPORTANT MILESTONES AND INCLUDE FUN AND DISTRACTING ITEMS SUCH AS: GAMES; BOOKS; VIDEOS; ARTS & CRAFTS; STEM PROJECTS; GIFT CARDS; "KITCHEN KRAFTS" - AND MORE. BOOSTING SPIRITS FOR ALL, THEY PROVIDE JOY AND RESILIENCE BUILDING "INSPIRATION-IN-A-BOX" FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. BECAUSE BOUNCE FAMILIES ARE OFTEN UNABLE TO JOIN LOVED ONES TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN TRADITIONAL WAYS, BOUNCE BACK KIT CARE PACKAGES ARE CURATED TO BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER TO ENJOY ONE ANOTHER'S COMPANY. FY24-25 BOUNCE BACK KITS INCLUDED: NATIONAL KIDS TAKE OVER THE KITCHEN DAY AND SAINT PATRICK'S DAY. IN THE FALL, A RECORD 458 BOXES STUFFED FULL OF ACTIVITIES TO HELP KIDDOS AND SIBLINGS GET MORE COMFORTABLE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT IN THE KITCHEN WERE SENT TO ALL BOUNCE FAMILIES. ENABLING KIDS TO BE MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT REDUCES THE LOAD ON PARENTS AND OVERALL FAMILY STRESS. IN THE SPRING, 485 BOXES, ANOTHER NEW RECORD, STUFFED FULL OF ALL THINGS GREEN AND IRISH WAS SENT TO EVERY SINGLE BOUNCE FAMILY. 92% OF BOUNCE FAMILIES REPORTED BEING SATISFIED/VERY SATISFIED WITH THE BOUNCE BACK KIT FAMILY CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM THIS YEAR.Expenses $98,155
- BOUNCE IT FORWARD SURPRISE OUTINGS- NEVER KNOWING WHEN THE NEXT MEDICAL CRISIS WILL STRIKE, BOUNCE FAMILIES DO NOT HAVE THE LUXURY OF PLANNING AHEAD. THEY MISS OUT ON ALL SORTS OF HIGH DEMAND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: MAJOR LEAGUE SPORTS, CONCERTS, THEATER PRODUCTIONS, CULTURAL EXHIBITS, SPECIAL EVENTS, HOLIDAY SHOWS/EXHIBITS, AND OTHER UNIQUE PRODUCTIONS. TAPPING INTO A NETWORK OF GENEROUS INDIVIDUALS/ORGANIZATIONS WHO PAY-IT-FORWARD BY DONATING EXCESS TICKETS, BOUNCE MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THESE FUN AND OTHERWISE INACCESSIBLE EVENTS. BOUNCE IT FORWARD OUTINGS PROVIDE UNEXPECTED MOMENTS OF FUN AND CREATE AMAZING MEMORIES. THEY RESTORE OPTIMISM AND LIFT THE SPIRITS OF FAMILIES EXPERIENCING THE NEGATIVE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF FREQUENT MEDICAL INTERVENTION. 99 TICKETS WERE PROVIDED FOR EVENTS SUCH AS CONCERTS, BASEBALL GAMES, FOOTBALL GAMES, HOCKEY GAMES, HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWS, LIVE THEATRE PERFORMANCES.Expenses $29,565
- BOUNCE ACADEMY WORKSHOPS- EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO COPE FINANCIALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY - ALL WHILE THEIR CHILDREN ARE CLOSE BY. SUPERVISED, SAFE, AND ENTERTAINED, BOUNCE KIDDOS AND SIBLINGS PARTAKE IN FUN ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE COPING AND FOSTER RESILIENCY. THIS ELIMINATES ONE OF THE KEY BARRIERS TO PARENTAL PARTICIPATION AS APPROPRIATE CHILDCARE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ACCESS. EDUCATION TOPICS ARE SELECTED BASED ON DIRECT INPUT FROM PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND FEATURE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS FOR EACH TOPIC.Expenses $12,562
- BOUNCE NET PRIVATE PARENT NETWORK- A PRIVATE AND SAFE ONLINE PLATFORM FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS TO FORM A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF SHARED SUPPORT. PARENTS/CAREGIVERS SHARE RESOURCES, COMPARE NOTES, AND BOLSTER ONE ANOTHER WHENEVER AND WHEREVER NEEDED. THIS VIRTUAL SAFETY NET IS AVAILABLE 24/7/365 ENSURING IT'S THERE WHEN PARENTS/CAREGIVERS NEED IT MOST. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF RESOURCES AND CONNECTION TO FELLOW MEMBERS BOUNCE NET PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR ANNOUNCING BOUNCE IT FORWARD TICKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FEATURES REPLAYS OF BOUNCE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. MEMBERSHIP GREW BY 44 ADDITIONAL FAMILIES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $49,409
- BOUNCE CARDS - BIRTHDAY CARDS FOR EACH MEMBER OF BOUNCE, INCLUDING KIDDOS, SIBLINGS, AND PARENTS WERE SENT THROUGHOUTH THE YEAR. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEERS CREATED AND HAND SIGNED CARDS AT TOAL OF 1,871 CARDS, ONE FOR EACH BOUNCE FAMILY TO CELEBRATE BACK TO SCHOOL, THANKSGIVING, HAPPY NEW YEAR, AND VALENTINE'S DAY.Expenses $27,265
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4495431
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $567,551
- Income (IRS master file)
- $937,785
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2023
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 | June 2025 | $880,775 | $635,780 | $567,551 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $511,613 | $518,360 | $318,895 | XML |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Joan Steltmann | June 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 47-4495431).
Questions about BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION is 47-4495431.
- Is BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
- Are donations to BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOUNCE CHILDRENS 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 BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Joan Steltmann.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,000 (Joan Steltmann, CEO).
- How much revenue does BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $880,775, expenses of $635,780 and total assets of $567,551 at year end.
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