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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5993971

CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725

Financials

$1.4M$1M2023$914K$1.1M2024$962K$1.2M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$962,275$1,165,462-$203,187$563,692$3,221$560,471
June 30, 2025990$913,906$1,061,852-$147,946$786,236$22,578$763,658
June 30, 2024990$1,424,247$1,041,295$382,952$914,619$3,015$911,604
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$945,461
of which government grants
$38,315
Program service revenue
$5,094
Investment income
$17,618
Net rental income
-$5,898
Other revenue
-$5,898

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$610,441
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$716,488
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$24,418
Depreciation
$27,662
Program services (functional)
$870,552
Management and general (functional)
$52,873
Fundraising (functional)
$242,037

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$786,236
Total assets, end of year
$563,692
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,221
Net assets, end of year
$560,471
Land, buildings and equipment
$219,428
Net assets without donor restrictions
$550,471
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,000
Gross receipts
$983,748
Employees
33
Volunteers
93
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
IN

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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KYLE BAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SETH HICKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TRAVIS HIMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERTA HOLLENBAUGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
REX SCHRADER IIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHELLE LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SKILER LEHMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
STAN REIFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES SITTLERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KYLE BAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TRAVIS HIMESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROBERTA HOLLENBAUGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
REX SCHRADER IIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHELLE LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SKILER LEHMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STAN REIFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES SITTLERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KYLE BAUERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KATIE DEWITTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERTA HOLLENBAUGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
REX SCHRADER IIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHELLE LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SKILER LEHMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STAN REIFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES SITTLERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
201 W MARKET ST, COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725-2329
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
REX SCHRADER II, 201 W MARKET ST, COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725
Signed the 990
SKILER LEHMAN, TREASURER
Phone
(260) 248-4977
Return prepared by
HIMES & KRULL LLC

Mission

THE CENTER HAS ESTABLISHED BOTH IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENTS THAT HELP ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS UNCOVER AND REFINE THEIR NATURAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTER TRAITS THAT ALLOW THEM TO RISE ABOVE THEIR LIMITATIONS (BOTH REAL AND PERCEIVED). THESE ENVIRONMENTS LET OUR YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE A COMMUNITY FULL OF MULTI- GENERATIONAL ROLE MODELS AND MENTORING, OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE AS WELL AS RECEIVE, AND A SPIRIT OF INVITATION AND CHALLENGE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • A. THE CENTER SERVED 1,407 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS, A 25.2% INCREASE FROM THE PRIOR SCHOOL YEAR. B. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS DOCUMENTED 5,885 STUDENT INTERACTIONS WITH 431 INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, TOTALING 1,957 HOURS OF MENTORING OUTSIDE OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING. C. STAFF DOCUMENTED 2,439 PARENT INTERACTIONS, ALONG WITH 435 VISITS TO PARENT AND FAMILY EVENTS. D. 32 STUDENTS RECEIVED 130 HOURS OF INDIVIDUALIZED LIFE COACHING, COMPLETING 366 ACADEMIC, RELATIONAL, CAREER, AND PERSONAL-DEVELOPMENT GOALS. E. AMONG 115 STUDENTS SURVEYED, 100% SAID THEY FELT VALUED, 99% SAID ADULTS AT THE CENTER CARED ABOUT THEM, AND 97% SAID THEY FELT A SENSE OF BELONGING. F. 97% OF SURVEYED STUDENTS SAID INVOLVEMENT AT THE CENTER HAD IMPROVED THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND 97% SAID THEY HAD MORE PEOPLE TO TURN TO WHEN STRUGGLING. G. SINCE COMING TO THE CENTER, 92% OF SURVEYED STUDENTS SAID THEY HAD BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY, 88% SAID THEY WERE MORE WILLING TO LEARN NEW THINGS, AND 84% SAID THEY WERE BETTER AT MAKING WISE CHOICES. H. 93 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 2,746 HOURS OF SERVICE TO CENTER PROGRAMS, EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 46,678 IN DONATED TIME (AT 17/HOUR). I. THE CENTER PROVIDED 499 TRANSPORTATION TRIPS AND 438 MEALS. J. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN AN ESTIMATED 5,450 HOURS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. K. THRIVE PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED 896 GAMIFIED "MISSIONS" INVOLVING PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS, RELATIONSHIPS, HEALTH, LEADERSHIP, CAREER PREPARATION, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. L. THRIVE PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED 332 PRACTICAL LIFE-SKILLS MISSIONS AND 102 FUTURE-READINESS MISSIONS INVOLVING CAREER EXPLORATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND STEM. M. 149 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 8 CAREER AND COLLEGE FIELD TRIPS, PROVIDING LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH COLLEGES, EMPLOYERS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. N. AMONG 9 GRADUATING SENIORS SURVEYED, 100% SAID THE CENTER INCREASED THE NUMBER OF ADULT MENTORS IN THEIR LIVES, AND 89% SAID THE CENTER HELPED THEM THROUGH THEIR TEENAGE YEARS. O. 44 PARENTS SURVEYED IN 25/26: I. 90% AGREED THE CENTER HELPS PREPARE THEIR CHILD FOR FUTURE CHALLENGES. II. 71% AGREED THEIR CHILD IS DOING BETTER IN SCHOOL. III. 95% AGREED THE PROGRAM IS A SAFE PLACE FOR THEIR CHILD. IV. 73% AGREED THEIR CHILD IS BEHAVING BETTER AT HOME AND/OR SCHOOL. V. 85% AGREED THEY FEEL WELL-INFORMED ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S EXPERIENCE. VI. 92% AGREED THEY ARE SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRAM. VII. 95% AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREED THE PARENT/FAMILY EVENT WAS WORTH THEIR TIME.
    Expenses $870,552 · revenue $5,094

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-5993971
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
2008
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$563,692
Income (IRS master file)
$983,748

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$962,275$1,165,462$563,692XML
990June 2025$913,906$1,061,852$786,236XML
990June 2024$1,424,247$1,041,295$914,619XML
990June 2023$852,963$840,489$531,438IRS
990June 2022$707,508$638,585$518,663IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990December 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 20-5993971).

Questions about CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC

What is the EIN of CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC is 20-5993971.
Is CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH 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 CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names REX SCHRADER II.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CENTER FOR WHITLEY COUNTY YOUTH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $962,275, expenses of $1,165,462 and total assets of $563,692 at year end.

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