Nonprofit · EIN 87-3856166
BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP
Tax-exempt · WAUCONDA, IL 60084
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $435,143 | $309,830 | $125,313 | $248,884 | $0 | $248,884 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $272,684 | $220,848 | $51,836 | $135,866 | $12,295 | $123,571 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $203,471 | $157,139 | $46,332 | $68,255 | $0 | $68,255 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $470,726
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,502
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$21,356
- Net income from gaming
- -$17,729
- Other revenue
- -$39,085
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $244,146
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $11,345
- Travel
- $1,685
- Program services (functional)
- $267,660
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,274
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,896
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $135,866
- Total assets, end of year
- $248,884
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $248,884
- Gross receipts
- $495,121
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM PETRAGLIA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| TONY PACIONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK TRONRUD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TOM BOSS | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Petraglia | President Treaurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Stephanie Nicoletti | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Funke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Tronrud | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Petraglia | President Treaurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Stephanie Nicoletti | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Funke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Tronrud | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 548 MEADOWVIEW DR, WAUCONDA, IL 60084-2381
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 548 Meadowview Drive, Wauconda IL 60084
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ADAM PETRAGLIA, 548 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE, WAUCONDA, IL 60084
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Adam Petraglia, 548 Meadowview Drive, Wauconda IL 60084
- Signed the 990
- ADAM PETRAGLIA, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (224) 456-8504
- Website
- www.BricksofHope.org
- Return prepared by
- WARADY & DAVIS LLP
Mission
TO CREATE PLAY AND INSPIRE IMAGINATION IN SICK CHILDREN BY DELIVERING LEGO SETS TO THEM DURING THEIR HOSPITAL STAYS.
Program accomplishments
- PLAY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT IN THE RECOVERY PROCESS FOR A CHILD FACING A LIFE-THREATENING DIAGNOSIS. IT IS FAMILIAR AND REASSURING FOR A CHILD, IT ENABLES ONE TO EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS AND WORRIES, AND IT PROVIDES A SICK CHILD WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE CHOICES AND FEEL A SENSE OF CONTROL IN AN OFTEN CHOICELESS ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERED 10,774 NEW LEGO SETS TO SICK KIDS DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $267,660 · grants $244,146
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3856166
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P58)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $248,884
- Income (IRS master file)
- $495,121
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $435,143 | $309,830 | $248,884 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $272,684 | $220,848 | $135,866 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $203,471 | $157,139 | $68,255 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Adam Petraglia | September 30, 2022 | ≤ $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 87-3856166).
Questions about BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP
- What is the EIN of BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP is 87-3856166.
- Is BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP 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 BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ADAM PETRAGLIA.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRICKS OF HOPE USA NFP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $435,143, expenses of $309,830 and total assets of $248,884 at year end.
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