2025-07-26T10:55:13-05:00 2025-03-31 363321958 Desmond & Ahern Ltd 10827 S Western Ave Chicago IL 60643 990 2024-04-01 320015758 Foundation for Children in Need FOUN 8479243284 725 N Pine Ave Arlington Heights IL 60004 Linda Borst Treasurer 8479243284 2025-07-26 1 1 Mel Padillo P03172019 7737794720 2025-07-24 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Linda Borst 725 N Pine Ave Arlington Heights IL 60004 1250026 0 X www.fcn-usa.org X 2002 IL Provides help to needy children, college students and the elderly in the rural villages of India. 7 6 4 30 0 0 1397633 1201194 0 0 28074 48832 0 0 1425707 1250026 838161 778787 0 0 51272 68795 0 0 19576 86799 88135 976232 935717 449475 314309 1722963 2037272 0 0 1722963 2037272 The purpose of the Foundation is to provide assistance to the needy students, elderly and physically challenged in the villages of India. The Foundation also addresses various humanitarian needs such as medical care, clothing for the poor, tailoring training and others. 0 0 895007 778787 Foundation for Children in Need provided sponsorship support for 1,800 children and college students, 200 elderly and physically challenged individuals. FCN provided grants for scholarships, New Year Gifts, Cleft Lip Surgeries, Medical Help, Clothing for Poor, Winter clothes, School Supplies, FCN Home maintenance, Construction of a hall, Tailoring training and Sewing machines. 895007 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 IL X X X Linda Borst 8476870415 725 N Pine Ave Arlington Heights IL 60004 Geetha Yeruva President 80.00 X X 27145 0 0 Ken Overholt Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Grace Moriarty Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Linda Borst Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Greg Kozak Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Graessle Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Donna Wheeler Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 27145 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1201194 1201194 48832 48832 1250026 0 0 48832 778787 778787 27145 19544 2443 5158 36761 26468 3309 6984 4889 3520 440 929 7500 7500 770 770 570 410 51 109 8827 6355 794 1678 5670 4083 510 1077 2176 1567 196 413 42037 42037 14489 10432 1304 2753 2504 1804 225 475 Miscellaneous 3592 3592 935717 895007 21134 19576 441200 196167 450960 111760 353689 339200 928074 1501905 1722963 2037272 0 0 X 1722963 2037272 1722963 2037272 1722963 2037272 314309 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 943249 973148 1033588 1397633 1201194 5548812 943249 973148 1033588 1397633 1201194 5548812 49276 5499536 28074 48832 76906 5625718 0.97760 0.98090 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 36300 36300 383278 92987 290291 31382 18773 12609 339200 X 1250026 0 1250026 0 1250026 935717 0 935717 0 935717 Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements The Foundation was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Foundation qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The tax- exempt purpose of the Foundation and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Foundation continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. The Foundation's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination for the statutory period. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liabilty related to uncertain tax positions as of March 31, 2025 and 2024. 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, 0 0 Grants to charitable organizations in the region Help needy children, students and elderly 778787 0 0 0 0 0 0 778787 0 778787 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sponsorship 18360 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maintenance of St Xaviers Home and staff salaries. Sponsorships, Clothing for the poor, & Medical help 386041 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sponsorship 15000 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Aid needy children of India including Cleft Lip Surgeries, Clothing for Poor, School Supplies, FCN Home maintenance, Medical Help, tailoring training and sewing machines 140866 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Scholarships 10000 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sponsorship 8640 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sponsorship, school maintenance, & school supplies. 94800 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sponsorship 17120 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Flood Relief work 10000 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Scholarships and construction of hall 30000 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sponsorship and maintenance of Asha Nilayam School 12960 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sponsorship of Vimala Women Charitable Society 18800 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sponsorship help for the needy children and maintenance of Navjeevan School for the Deaf, teachers' salaries and for school supplies 16200 Wire Transfer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: All grants are approved by the Board of Directors and documented in minutes. Foundation for Children in Need (FCN) receives acknowledgement from grantee that funds were received. FCN receives a statement from the grantee verifying funds are being properly used and audit reports are sent. FCN employees make annual visits to the projects to over see that the funds are used properly. Each year they bring photos from different projects and share with the Board members and give a report to the Board. Geetha Yeruva President/CEO 27145 Tom Chitta, the husband of President/CEO Geetha Yeruva, is employed by the Organization as Director of Sponsorship. 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Tom Chitta, the husband of President/CEO Geetha Yeruva, is employed by the Organization as Director of Sponsorship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 was reviewed and approved by the Chairman, President, and Treasurer. It was provided to the entire board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board of Directors is encouraged to report any conflicts as they occur. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.