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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1901495

CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM

Also known as CHESS

Tax-exempt · LANSING, MI 48917

Financials

$79K$73K2023$73K$74K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$72,910$73,661-$751$47,125–$47,125
June 30, 2024990-EZ$78,566$73,356$5,210$47,876–$47,876
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$61,739
Membership dues
$10,910
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$261

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$73,661
Program services (functional)
$73,661

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$47,876
Total assets, end of year
$47,125
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$47,125
Cash, savings and investments
$47,125
Gross receipts
$72,910

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael WinterPresident1$0
Jason BuherVice President2$0
Kim WinterTreasurer2$0
Stacy BuherSecretary2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael WinterPresident1$0
Kimberly WinterVice President2$0
Michelle McWethyTreasurer2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1012 POWDERHORN, LANSING, MI 48917-4064
In care of
% CHESS
Signed the 990-EZ
Michael Winter, President
Phone
(517) 281-8342
Return prepared by
Woods Tax & Accounting Service

Mission

Support, encourage and equip mid-Michigan home educators by offering information, opportunities, activities, resources and relationships with other Christian home educating families.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Academic Enrichment and Extra Curricular Activites - provide supplemental learning opportunities to enrich our childrens education.Over 180 families benefited from Academic Enrichment
    Expenses $23,795
  • Resources - assist in wise stewardship of our resourcesproviding opportunities to benefit homeschooling familiesespecially using the SCRIP program. Over 300 families benefited
    Expenses $15,400
  • Parental Support, CHESS Ministry and Special Events - Coordinate family events which will strengthen family relationships, provide encouragement and opportunities to connect with others. Over 175 families benefited.
    Expenses $34,466

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, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
27-1901495
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$47,125
Income (IRS master file)
$72,910

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$72,910$73,661$47,125IRS
990-EZJune 2024$78,566$73,356$47,876XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 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 27-1901495).

Questions about CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM

What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM is 27-1901495.
Is CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM 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 CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORT SYSTEM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,910, expenses of $73,661 and total assets of $47,125 at year end.

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