Nonprofit · EIN 20-1644135
ESTHER INC
Also known as ESTHER EQLTY SLDRTY TRTH HP EMPWRMN, Equality Solidarity Truth Hope Empowerment Reform ESTHER
Tax-exempt · NEENAH, WI 54957
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $297,311 | $169,810 | $127,501 | $271,931 | $6,312 | $265,619 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $202,572 | $159,568 | $43,004 | $138,118 | $0 | $138,118 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $234,698
- Program service revenue
- $52,599
- Investment income
- $2,515
- Net income from fundraising events
- $7,298
- Other revenue
- $7,499
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $7,500
- Program services (functional)
- $138,508
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,302
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $138,118
- Total assets, end of year
- $271,931
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,312
- Net assets, end of year
- $265,619
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $218,783
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $46,836
- Gross receipts
- $305,286
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATIE OLSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $57,720 | $1,154 |
| CONSTANCE KANITZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE FINK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BECHLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE PUTZER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BLAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY CREVIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PFEFFERLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE RATHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFF STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GRIBBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VERDERAMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARYN GAWLICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA COMPANICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CINDY CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PENNY ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATIE OLSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $55,010 | $1,100 |
| GARY CREVIER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE FINK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BECHLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STANDAERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE RAETHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE PUTZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE MAKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE KANITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HAAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GRIBBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARYN GAWLICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA COMPANIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ZEEGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 784, NEENAH, WI 54957-0784
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 140 S Green Bay Rd, Neenah WI 54956
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DIANE PUTZER, PO BOX 784, NEENAH, WI 54957
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Maynard Beemer, 1400 Stead Dr, Menasha WI 54952
- Signed the 990
- DIANE PUTZER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (920) 843-8083
- Website
- WWW.ESTHER-FOXVALLEY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RITZ HOLMAN LLP
Mission
FAITH COMMUNITIES WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPACT JUSTICE.
Program accomplishments
- ESTHER RECEIVED MONEY FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEATH SERVICES AS PART OF A MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES FOR A JUST RESPONSE GRANT. WE USED THIS MONEY FOR EIGHT HOUSING ADVOCATES WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE TO LEAD OUR HOMELESSNESS EFFORTS. THEY ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FORMERLY INCARCERATED, STRUGGLING WITH HOUSING INSECURITY, YOUNG ADULTS, IMMIGRANTS, INDIVIDUALS FROM THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY AND THE FORMERLY EVICTED. THEY ARE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR WORK, WHICH IS COLLABORATING WITH THEIR PEERS ABOUT HOUSING INSECURITY ISSUES, AND THEN MEETING REGULARLY AS A TEAM FOR DEBRIEFING AND TRAINING. MEMBERS OF THE TEAM HAVE SPOKEN PUBLICLY ABOUT THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND HAVE WRITTEN ARTICLES FOR THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER. THEY HAVE ORGANIZED THEMSELVES INTO A HOUSING ADVOCATE TEAM AND HAVE TAKEN ON THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS BECAUSE IT DIRECTLY IMPACTS THEM. THEY WANT TO SEE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THEM (THEIR SELF-INTERESTS) AND THOSE WHOM THEY CARE ABOUT.OUR HOUSING ADVOCATES IN OSHKOSH ARE VERY ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. THEY ARE COLLECTING PERSONAL STORIES FROM THOSE IMPACTED BY INACCESSIBLE HOUSING. THEY COLLECT STORIES FROM PEOPLE AT FOOD PANTRIES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, LONG-TERM HOTELS AND THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY. THOSE STORIES WILL BE THE BASIS OF THEIR ORGANIZING WORK AS THEY CONTINUE IN THEIR ADVOCACY WORK. THE GRANT CONCLUDED IN MAY, 2024.Expenses $23,208 · revenue $28,375
- THE VOLUNTEERS FOR CIRCLES OF SUPPORT WORK WITH RETURNING CITIZENS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THEY MEET WITH THEM ON A REGULAR BASIS AND OFFER THEM SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT AS THEY REINTEGRATE BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. CIRCLES OF SUPPORT WILL ON OCCASION HELP OUT WITH ACUTE FINANCIAL NEEDS BUT FOR THE MOST PART IS THERE AS A SUPPORT SYSTEM.Expenses $3,300 · revenue $339
- THE EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS DEDICATED TO EQUITABLE TREATMENT AND SUPPORT FOR ALL PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.Expenses $2,921
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES (DESCRIPTION IS OPTIONAL)THE LEAD ORGANIZER, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR AND ALL EXPENSES EXCEPT THE OFFICE ASSISTANT AND OFFICE SUPPLIES ARE DEDICATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES. THE LEAD ORGANIZER IS NOT "MANAGEMENT", BUT AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN ALL PROGRAMMING.Expenses $109,079 · revenue $23,885
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
- 20-1644135
- 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
- 2026
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $271,931
- Income (IRS master file)
- $305,286
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $297,311 | $169,810 | $271,931 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $202,572 | $159,568 | $138,118 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Maynard Beemer | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $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 20-1644135).
Questions about ESTHER INC
- What is the EIN of ESTHER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ESTHER INC is 20-1644135.
- Is ESTHER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
- Are donations to ESTHER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ESTHER 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 ESTHER INC 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 ESTHER INC 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 ESTHER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DIANE PUTZER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ESTHER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ESTHER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $297,311, expenses of $169,810 and total assets of $271,931 at year end.
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