Nonprofit · EIN 16-0756286
THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $910,142 | $1,425,774 | -$515,632 | $19,377,286 | $432,544 | $18,944,742 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,093,487 | $984,624 | $108,863 | $18,472,357 | $254,007 | $18,218,350 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $83,404
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $826,738
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $388,850
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $937,433
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $178,192
- Other salaries and wages
- $71,117
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $300,973
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,715
- Occupancy
- $19,196
- Depreciation
- $1,357
- Program services (functional)
- $1,220,287
- Management and general (functional)
- $189,539
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,948
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,472,357
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,377,286
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $432,544
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,944,742
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,141
- Publicly traded securities
- $19,106,207
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,863,101
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $81,641
- Gross receipts
- $2,347,553
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1910
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine A Gura | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $165,381 | $16,538 |
| Daniel K Comerford | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Darci B Cramer PhD | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John H Edholm Sr through 123124 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret M Zak | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan G Koessler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Renee A Filip | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy T Stahlka | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Colleen P Fahey Esq | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael L Gross | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren E Voigt | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark D Tompkins eff 112025 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Batt | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine A Gura | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $162,574 | $15,595 |
| Daniel K Comerford | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Darci B Cramer PhD | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John H Edholm Sr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret M Zak | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan G Koessler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Renee A Filip | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy T Stahlka | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Colleen P Fahey Esq | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael L Gross | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren E Voigt | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark D Tompkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 726 EXCHANGE ST STE 1016, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1485
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Catherine A Gura, 726 Exchange Street Suite 1016, Buffalo, NY 14210
- Signed the 990
- Catherine A Gura, President
- Phone
- (716) 362-9650
- Return prepared by
- Kirisits & Associates CPAs PLLC
Mission
To support and advocate for health care, research, education and therapeutic recreation for children with special needs.
Program accomplishments
- The Children's Guild Foundaton seeks to effect change, provide opportunities and promote inclusion & diversity for children with special needs and their families. The Foundation conducts this work by advocating on behalf and funding 501(c)(3) organizations within the 8 counties of Western New York that provide programs and services for these children in the areas of healthcare, research, education and therapeutic recreation. The focus in these areas is on developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, medical conditions, mental health, learning disabilities and behavioral health issues.Expenses $1,220,287 · grants $937,433
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-0756286
- 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
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,377,286
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,347,553
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $652,534 | $910,182 | $16,689,572 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,008,959 | $1,363,636 | $16,304,095 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC is 16-0756286.
- Is THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CHILDRENS GUILD 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 THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Catherine A Gura.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,381 (Catherine A Gura, President).
- How much revenue does THE CHILDRENS GUILD FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $910,142, expenses of $1,425,774 and total assets of $19,377,286 at year end.
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