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Nonprofit · EIN 02-0617168

BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC

Tax-exempt · FRASER, MI 48026

Financials

$165K$151K2022$84K$127K2023$127K$117K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990$127,352$117,402$9,950$283,077$0$283,077
April 30, 2024990$83,862$126,870-$43,008$273,127$0$273,127
April 30, 2023990$164,500$150,736$13,764$331,937$15,802$316,135
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$97,725
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,164
Net income from fundraising events
$25,463
Other revenue
$25,463

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$53,471
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,958
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,958
Professional fundraising fees
$100
Accounting fees
$850
Occupancy
$20,829
Travel
$413
Program services (functional)
$116,260
Management and general (functional)
$1,042
Fundraising (functional)
$100

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$273,127
Total assets, end of year
$283,077
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$283,077
Net assets without donor restrictions
$283,077
Gross unrelated business income
$4,164
Gross receipts
$151,214
Employees
0
Volunteers
70
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
MI

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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS LORIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$2,458
JENNIFER HICHMEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
JOHN MESSEMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
DAVID TREADWELLTREASURER
Trustee or director
3$0
CHERYL JACKSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
3$0
JENNIE SPRINGCO-DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHARON MCCAUGHRINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$32,500
CHRIS LORIATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JENNIFER HICHMEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN MESSEMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
DAVID TREADWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
THERESA JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
CHERYL JACKSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JENNIFER IRAS-HELMANSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHARON MCCAUGHRINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$29,325
CHRIS LORIATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$4,000
JENNIFER HICHMEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN MESSEMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
DAVID TREADWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
THERESA JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
CHERYL JACKSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
34197 RIVIERA, FRASER, MI 48026-4813
In care of
% JEANNE FOWLER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRISTOPHER LORIA, 23500 PARE ST, SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080
Signed the 990
CHRISTOPHER LORIA, TREASURER
Phone
(586) 415-6968
Return prepared by
CRAFT & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOR THE PHYSICAL NEEDS & EMOTIONAL ENRICHMENT OF CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS ENTERING, EXPERIENCING & EXITING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATIONS SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES FOR FORSTER CHILDREN INCLUDE PROVIDING GIFTS OF PERSONAL ITEMS, ORGANIZING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES & HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENTS TO EDUCATE PERSONS IN POSITIONS TO RECOGNIZE & REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT MICHIGANS FOSTER CARE CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PUBLIC SPEAKING TO EDUCATE CLUBS, CHURCHES, PROSPECTIVE FOSTER FAMILIES & SOCIAL WORKERS.0
  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOSTER YOUTH & GRANTS TO SUPPORT SERVICES & PROGRAMS OF OTHER FOSTER CARE ORGANIZATIONS.
    revenue $200
  • PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & GIFTS GIVEN TO CHILDREN DURING THE FOSTER CARE PROCESS.
    Expenses $116,260 · revenue $122,988

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
02-0617168
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
2002
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$283,077
Income (IRS master file)
$151,214

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2025$127,352$117,402$283,077XML
990April 2024$83,862$126,870$273,127XML
990April 2023$164,500$150,736$331,937XML
990April 2022–––IRS
990April 2021–––IRS
990April 2020–––IRS
990April 2018–––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 02-0617168).

Questions about BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC

What is the EIN of BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC is 02-0617168.
Is BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN 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 BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER LORIA.
Who are the officers and directors of BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,458 (CHRIS LORIA, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $127,352, expenses of $117,402 and total assets of $283,077 at year end.

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