Nonprofit · EIN 26-0248041
THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · MONONA, WI 53716
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $105,520 | $85,963 | $19,557 | $157,045 | $3,496 | $153,549 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $91,823 | $45,990 | $45,833 | $134,610 | $618 | $133,992 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $34,408 | $55,649 | -$21,241 | $89,168 | $1,009 | $88,159 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $102,693
- Investment income
- $2,692
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $135
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $21,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,034
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,517
- Occupancy
- $11,000
- Printing, publications and postage
- $14,225
- Other expenses
- $29,187
- Program services (functional)
- $71,165
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $134,610
- Total assets, end of year
- $157,045
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,496
- Net assets, end of year
- $153,549
- Cash, savings and investments
- $157,045
- Gross receipts
- $114,136
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Jankowski | Executive Dir. | 2 | $21,600 |
| Carolyn Benforado | President | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Nelson | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Lori Dresen | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Jane Belmore | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Wettersten | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Pat Smith | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Jankowski | Executive Dir. | 2 | $23,400 |
| Carolyn Benforado | President | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Nelson | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Miller | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Jane Belmore | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Lori Dresen | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Pat Smith | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Steinle | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Wettersten | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Jankowski | Prog Director | 2 | $21,600 |
| Patricia Pulvermacher | President | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Sweeney | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Carolyn Benforado | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Miller | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Christine Thomas | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 6245, MONONA, WI 53716-0245
- In care of
- % MARGARET JANKOWSKI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 6245, Monona WI 53716
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Margaret J Jankowski, 4900 Tonyawatha Trail, Monona WI 53716
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Margaret Jankowski, Executive Director
- Phone
- (608) 225-2315
- Return prepared by
- Alliere CPA LLC
Mission
The Sewing Machine Project (SMP) is a conduit for the sustainable distribution of donated sewing machines to individuals, through nonprofits whose mission is in service to underserved communities. Using these creative tools, recipients build skills along with self-confidence--nurturing creativity, expanding possibility, and improving the lives of recipients, their families and communities.
Program accomplishments
- The Sewing Machine Project operates on a local and national level offering machines and creative opportunities. We work with nonprofit groups helping people whose lives could be impacted by a sewing machine and who otherwise would not have access to these creative tools. We work with womens shelters, libraries, after school groups as well as many other community building organizations. Currently, we are working with refugee resettlement groups, helping our new neighbors find home in a new land.Expenses $71,165
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0248041
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $157,045
- Income (IRS master file)
- $114,136
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $105,520 | $85,963 | $157,045 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $91,823 | $45,990 | $134,610 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $34,408 | $55,649 | $89,168 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Margaret J Jankowski | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Margaret Jankowski | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 26-0248041).
Questions about THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC is 26-0248041.
- Is THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT 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 SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Margaret J Jankowski.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,600 (Margaret Jankowski, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE SEWING MACHINE PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $105,520, expenses of $85,963 and total assets of $157,045 at year end.
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