Nonprofit · EIN 87-2010682
CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $202,528 | $122,789 | $79,739 | $179,750 | $2,841 | $176,909 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $87,451 | $132,370 | -$44,919 | $94,277 | $0 | $94,277 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $203,476
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $329
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,446
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $169
- Other revenue
- -$1,277
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,816
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $68,816
- Professional fundraising fees
- $6,000
- Accounting fees
- $5,590
- Travel
- $5,760
- Depreciation
- $1,500
- Program services (functional)
- $63,336
- Management and general (functional)
- $40,380
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,073
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $94,277
- Total assets, end of year
- $179,750
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,841
- Net assets, end of year
- $176,909
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,000
- Publicly traded securities
- $28,689
- Gross receipts
- $211,514
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEEDEE KIESOW | OUTGOING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $52,667 |
| CHRISTINA KRYCH | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $16,149 |
| CHRIS KOLENDA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CREEDON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GREG KAPLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HARI ACHUTHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEY COMLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID SHULER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN SEITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFF DIETRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BRODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS LUSCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEEDEE KIESOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $68,908 |
| CHRIS KOLENDA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CREEDON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GREG KAPLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HARI ACHUTHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEY COMLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE SHULER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN SEITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFF DIETRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BRODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE KAUSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2245 N LAKE DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-1251
- In care of
- % CHRIS KOLENDA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2245 N LAKE DRIVE, MILWAUKEE WI 53202
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER KOLENDA, 2245 N LAKE DRIVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- CHRISTOPHER KOLENDA, 2245 N LAKE DRIVE, MILWAUKEE WI 53202
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER KOLENDA, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (571) 308-8096
- Website
- SABERSIXFOUNDATION.COM
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CONNECT WITH VETERAN PARATROOPERS WHO SERVED IN AFGHANISTAN FROM 2007-2008 WITH TASK FORCE SABER. SIX HEROES DIED DURING THAT DEPLOYMENT AND MORE HAVE DIED BY SUICIDE SINCE THEIR RETURN. THE FOUNDATION IS DESIGNED TO CONNECT THESE SURVIVING MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TOGETHER TO BUILD PURPOSE, BELONGING, AND WELL-BEING TO TURN POST-COMBAT STRESS INTO POST-COMBAT GROWTH. THE FOUNDATION ACHIEVES THIS THROUGH A THREE-PRONG APPROACH: IN PERSON EVENTS, VIRTUAL EVENTS, AND SELF-DIRECTED PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- 2024 IN PERSON EVENTS - WELL-BEING: THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTED TWO SABER CHALLENGES, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ON LOCATION AROUND THE UNITED STATES TO MEET VETERANS WHERE THEY ARE AT AND GET THEM TOGETHER WITH COMBAT COMRADES WHO FOUGHT TOGETHER IN AFGHANISTAN TO REKINDLE OLD RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILD NEW PATHWAYS OF COMMUNICATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORED THE THIRD REUNION TO BRING TOGETHER THE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR A WEEKEND OF CONGENIALITY AND CONNECTION TO FOSTER WELL-BEING IN NOT ONLY VETERANS BUT THEIR LOVED ONES, AS WELL.Expenses $60,681
- 2024 SELF-DIRECTED PROGRAMS: PURPOSE: THE FOUNDATION CONNECTED WITH VETERAN PARATROOPERS WHO FOUGHT WITH TASK FORCE SABER IN AFGHANISTAN; THESE INDIVIDUALS INSPIRED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. DUE TO THE REPORTED 22 VETERAN SUICIDES A DAY, THERE IS A PUSH TO PERSONALLY CONNECT WITH OUR MEMBERS AND FAMILIES TO CHECK ON THEIR WELL-BEING AND ESTABLISH A SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIP.Expenses $1,044
- 2024 VIRTUAL EVENTS: BELONGING: THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTED STABLE CALLS AND FIDDLER'S GREEN VIRTUAL CHECK-INS. STABLE CALLS ARE ONCE A MONTH CAPACITY BUILDING VIDEO CALLS CONNECTING SURVIVING MEMBERS AND FAMILIES WITH EACH OTHER. DURING THE CALLS, THE FOUNDATION CONVEYS USEFUL INFORMATION BY INVITING PROFESSIONALS TO TALK, ASKING VETERANS TO SHARE STORIES OF CURRENT SUCCESSES OR CHALLENGES, INTRODUCING NEW MEMBERS, AND SHARING FOUNDATION NEWS AND/OR UPCOMING EVENTS. FIDDLER'S GREEN VIRTUAL CHECK-INS ARE MORE FLUID AND ORGANIC VIRTUAL GET TOGETHERS WITH BREAK-OUT ROOMS FOR MORE INTIMATE DISCUSSION FOCUSED ON VETERANS' PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL/MENTAL HEALTH, CHALLENGES, REHASHING SHARED STORIES, AND ARE USED AS NEEDED TO BE A WAY FOR VETERANS TO COMMEMORATE A NEWLY LOST COMRADE TO SUICIDE, HEALTH ISSUES, OR UNTIMELY DEATH.Expenses $1,611
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2010682
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $179,750
- Income (IRS master file)
- $211,514
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $202,528 | $122,789 | $179,750 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $87,451 | $132,370 | $94,277 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $230,156 | $109,034 | $139,196 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: CHRISTOPHER KOLENDA | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 87-2010682).
Questions about CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION is 87-2010682.
- Is CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX 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 CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX 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 CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTOPHER KOLENDA.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,667 (DEEDEE KIESOW, OUTGOING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHRIS KOLENDA SABER SIX FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $202,528, expenses of $122,789 and total assets of $179,750 at year end.
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