Nonprofit · EIN 56-2350861
PROGRAM ASSIST
Tax-exempt · ELIZABETH, IL 61028
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $50,664 | $50,253 | $411 | $6,069 | $0 | $6,069 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $100 | $3 | $97 | $5,658 | $0 | $5,658 |
| November 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $33,200 | $79,237 | -$46,037 | $5,561 | $0 | $5,561 |
| November 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $12,752 | $52,244 | -$39,492 | $51,598 | $0 | $51,598 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,524
- Investment income
- $30,140
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $49,220
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $800
- Other expenses
- $233
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,658
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,069
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,069
- Cash, savings and investments
- $6,069
- Gross receipts
- $50,664
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WINTER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HILTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MULKINS | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| ROBERT SKURLA | PRESIDENT | 24 | $0 |
| LAUREL BERGREN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 24 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WINTER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HILTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MULKINS | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| ROBERT SKURLA | PRESIDENT | 24 | $0 |
| LAUREL BERGREN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 24 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended November 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WINTER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HILTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MULKINS | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| ROBERT SKURLA | PRESIDENT | 24 | $0 |
| LAUREL BERGREN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 24 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended November 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WINTER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HILTON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MULKINS | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| ROBERT SKURLA | PRESIDENT | 24 | $0 |
| DAVID RICHTER | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREL BERGREN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 24 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10150 S DERINDA RD, ELIZABETH, IL 61028-9535
- In care of
- % WINTER CONSTRUCTION
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LAUREL BERGREN, EXEC DIR/SECRETARY-TREASURER
- Phone
- (815) 291-6489
- Return prepared by
- STRIEGEL KNOBLOCH & COMPANY LLC
Mission
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE.CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THOSE RELATING TO THE ELDERLY, VETERANS, AT-RISK CHILDREN, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND FOSTERING LOW-INCOME HOUSING.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN ALLIANCE. THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE EXPANSION OF SAFE FAMILIES INTO STEPHENSON COUNTY. SAFE FAMILIES' MISSION IS TO HOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN, CREATING AN "EXTENDED FAMILY" OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE MOTIVATED TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND FAMILIES TOGETHER. THIS PARTICULAR ROCKFORD CHAPTER HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR TEMPORARY RESPITE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES THAT NEED A LITTLE HELP WITHOUT HAVING TO PUT THE CHILDREN INTO FOSTER CARE.grants $41,720
- SUPPORT THE CARROLL COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR DENTAL PROGRAM FOR NEEDY VETERANS.grants $7,500
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2350861
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,069
- Income (IRS master file)
- $50,664
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $50,664 | $50,253 | $6,069 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $100 | $3 | $5,658 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | November 2024 | $33,200 | $79,237 | $5,561 | XML |
| 990-EZ | November 2023 | $12,752 | $52,244 | $51,598 | XML |
| 990-EZ | November 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | November 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | November 2019 | – | – | – | 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 56-2350861).
Questions about PROGRAM ASSIST
- What is the EIN of PROGRAM ASSIST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROGRAM ASSIST is 56-2350861.
- Is PROGRAM ASSIST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to PROGRAM ASSIST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROGRAM ASSIST 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 PROGRAM ASSIST 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 PROGRAM ASSIST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROGRAM ASSIST?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROGRAM ASSIST have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,664, expenses of $50,253 and total assets of $6,069 at year end.
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