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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1454559

SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375

Financials

$520K$571K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$520,000$571,416-$51,416$4,812$0$4,812
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$520,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$4,734
Program services (functional)
$571,416

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$56,228
Total assets, end of year
$4,812
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,812
Gross receipts
$520,000
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
IN

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 December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CLIFFORD R YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSEPH WITTIGPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
LINDA WITTIGVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
MICHELE GILBERTTREASURER
Officer
2$0
JOSHUA BELKTREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 308, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-0308
In care of
% JOSEPH WITTIG
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
JOSEPH WITTIG, PO BOX 308, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Signed the 990
JOSEPH WITTIG, PRESIDENT
Phone
(219) 595-5210
Return prepared by
LODESTAR TAX & CONSULTING LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION SHALL BE TO INSTILL HOPE IN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN HURT, SICK, WRONGED, FORGOTTEN OR DISADVANTAGED BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO RELIEVE HARDSHIP PAIN CAUSED BY UNFORTUNATE EVENTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • MISSIONS SUPPORT AND PROJECTS
    Expenses $569,272 · revenue $520,000
  • HARDSHIP SUPPORT
    Expenses $2,144

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1454559
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,812
Income (IRS master file)
$520,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$520,000$571,416$4,812XML
990December 2022$318,005$263,835$56,228IRS
990December 2021–––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 87-1454559).

Questions about SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC is 87-1454559.
Is SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC 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 SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC 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 SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names JOSEPH WITTIG.
Who are the officers and directors of SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SMILE THROUGH THE TRIAL FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $520,000, expenses of $571,416 and total assets of $4,812 at year end.

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