Nonprofit · EIN 81-2127760
BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MENASHA, WI 54952
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $86,695 | $73,577 | $13,118 | $220,317 | $0 | $220,317 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $68,830 | $53,874 | $14,956 | $207,199 | $0 | $207,199 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $83,175
- Investment income
- $1,325
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,402
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,207
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $69,375
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,995
- Other expenses
- $2,207
- Program services (functional)
- $69,375
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $207,199
- Total assets, end of year
- $220,317
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $220,317
- Cash, savings and investments
- $220,317
- Gross receipts
- $106,007
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERAYLN HARTMAN | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 |
| SHERRY EISCH | TREASURER | 15 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE WILLEMS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER ARKENS | DIR. OF BUSINESS DEVELOPME | 1 | $0 |
| DON NOSKOWIAK | DIR. OF STRATEGIC PLANNING | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE KOWALCZYK | MEDICAL REVIEW | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERAYLN HARTMAN | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 |
| SHERRY EISCH | TREASURER | 15 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE WILLEMS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER ARKENS | DIR. OF BUSINESS DEVELOPME | 1 | $0 |
| DON NOSKOWIAK | DIR. OF STRATEGIC PLANNING | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE KOWALCZYK | MEDICAL REVIEW | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- W5726 FIRELANE 12, MENASHA, WI 54952-9625
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- W6320 Dogwood Lane, Menasha WI 54952
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Tyler Arkens, W6320 Dogwood Lane, Menasha WI 54952
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SHERRY EISCH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (920) 265-4726
- Website
- BREATHOFLIFEFNDN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS CENTERS IN GREEN BAY,MILWAUKEE AND MADISON TO FILTER FUNDS DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES WHO NEED IT. WE ARE WORKING TO PROMOTE A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WHO ARE BATTLING EVERY DAY TO BREATHE. WE WANT TO HELP WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICATIONS, ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, TRAVEL, LODGING AND OTHER ANCILLARY COSTS THAT MAKE LIFE EVEN HARDER TO LIVE.
Program accomplishments
- MEDICAL EXPENSES. OUR FOUNDATION PROVIDED PROGRAM SERVICES FOR PATIENTS MEDICAL EXPENSES THAT INCLUDED MEDICAL CO-PAYS NOT COVERED BY TRADITIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS, EXPENSES RELATED TO NUTRITIONAL SUPPLES AND A VARIETY OF NON-TRADITIONAL MEDICAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTAINING OVERALL HEALTH REALTED TO CYSTIC FIBROSIS.HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. OUR FOUNDATION PROVDIED PROGRAM SERVICES FOR PATIENTS TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTLYE IN AN EFFORT TO BATTLE THE DEGENERATIVE EFFECTS OF CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE. THESE PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED SPORTS FEES, MEMBERSHIPS AND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT.MEDICAL BILLS SENT TO COLLECTIONS. OUR FOUNDATION PROVIDED PROGRAM SERVICES FOR PATIENTS WHO HAD EXPERIENCED UNPAID BILLS SENT TO COLLECTIONS.Expenses $69,375 · grants $69,375
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 | Not 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
- 81-2127760
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Medical research (H12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $220,317
- Income (IRS master file)
- $106,007
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $86,695 | $73,577 | $220,317 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $68,830 | $53,874 | $207,199 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Tyler Arkens | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 81-2127760).
Questions about BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION is 81-2127760.
- Is BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREATH OF LIFE 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 BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Tyler Arkens.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BREATH OF LIFE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $86,695, expenses of $73,577 and total assets of $220,317 at year end.
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