Nonprofit · EIN 81-2224803
BAGS OF HOPE
Tax-exempt · PLAINFIELD, IL 60544
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $89,692 | $64,685 | $25,007 | $51,023 | $0 | $51,023 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $54,483 | $66,624 | -$12,141 | $26,016 | $0 | $26,016 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $101,022 | $89,296 | $11,726 | $38,157 | $0 | $38,157 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $78,587
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,096
- Other revenue
- $9
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $64,685
- Program services (functional)
- $61,301
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,016
- Total assets, end of year
- $51,023
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,023
- Cash, savings and investments
- $51,023
- Gross receipts
- $89,692
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANA HOWE | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JERABEK | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| ALLISON SUCHINSKI | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| KEVIN SUCHINSKI | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANA HOWE | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JERABEK | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| ALLISON SUCHINSKI | CO-VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JEAN SODERSTROM | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| NANCY CROUCH | CO-VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANA HOWE | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| DESIREE VERNOOIJ | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JERABEK | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| ALLISON SUCHINSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| JEAN SODERSTROM | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| NANCY CROUCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1059, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544-1059
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 1059, Plainfield IL 60544
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Jean Soderstrom, PO Box 1059, Plainfield IL 60544
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LANA HOWE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (708) 837-7189
- Website
- boh2016.org
- Return prepared by
- WERMER ROGERS DORAN & RUZON LLC
Mission
BAGS OF HOPE IS AN ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO PROVIDE BACKPACKS OF FOOD FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE HOME ON WEEKENDS. WORKING DIRECTLY WITH SOCIAL WORKERS FROM SCHOOLS IN LOCKPORT AND PLAINFIELD.
Program accomplishments
- BAGS OF HOPE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING BACKPACKS OF FOOD.Expenses $61,301
- BAGS OF HOPE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS.
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 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2224803
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $51,023
- Income (IRS master file)
- $89,692
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $89,692 | $64,685 | $51,023 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $54,483 | $66,624 | $26,016 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $101,022 | $89,296 | $38,157 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Jean Soderstrom | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Lana Howe | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: DJ Skogsberg | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 81-2224803).
Questions about BAGS OF HOPE
- What is the EIN of BAGS OF HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BAGS OF HOPE is 81-2224803.
- Is BAGS OF HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BAGS OF HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BAGS OF HOPE 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 BAGS OF HOPE 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 BAGS OF HOPE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BAGS OF HOPE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Jean Soderstrom.
- Who are the officers and directors of BAGS OF HOPE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BAGS OF HOPE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $89,692, expenses of $64,685 and total assets of $51,023 at year end.
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