Nonprofit · EIN 27-4017294
FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING
Also known as FFL
Tax-exempt · WAUPACA, WI 54981
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $331,177 | $370,091 | -$38,914 | $618,315 | $13,123 | $605,192 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $384,117 | $404,881 | -$20,764 | $654,691 | $10,585 | $644,106 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $497,287 | $356,517 | $140,770 | $796,092 | $131,222 | $664,870 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $255,120
- of which government grants
- $103,283
- Program service revenue
- $70,759
- Investment income
- $5,298
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,348
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $231,571
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $249,359
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $14,795
- Travel
- $66
- Depreciation
- $16,667
- Program services (functional)
- $285,770
- Management and general (functional)
- $84,321
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $654,691
- Total assets, end of year
- $618,315
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,123
- Net assets, end of year
- $605,192
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $443,410
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,355
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $605,192
- Gross receipts
- $332,329
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 38
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE ABERG | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAZMINE BERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NANCY COILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAMES MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEBRA ANN SCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KAREN ZEMPEL | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE ABERG | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAZMINE BERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NANCY COILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAMES MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEBRA ANN SCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KAREN ZEMPEL | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Adams | Executive Dir. Officer | 0 | $67,113 |
| Steve Aberg | Board Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Debra Ann Schmidt | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| James McCarthy | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Robin Madson | Board Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Karen Zempel | Borad Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1421 CHURCHILL ST, WAUPACA, WI 54981-2027
- In care of
- % WILMA J AKRIGHT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 5046 margaret Drive, Amherst WI 54406
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBERT ADAMS, 1421 CHURCHILL ST, WAUPACA, WI 54981
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Robin Madson, 5046 Margaret Drive, Amherst WI 54406
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT ADAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (715) 942-2725
- Return prepared by
- ERICKSON & ASSOCIATES SC
Mission
WE ARE A CHRIST-CENTERED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM BUILD INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- WE ARE A CHRIST-CENTERED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM BUILD INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES.Expenses $285,770
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 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
- 27-4017294
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $618,315
- Income (IRS master file)
- $332,329
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $331,177 | $370,091 | $618,315 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $384,117 | $404,881 | $654,691 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $497,287 | $356,517 | $796,092 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $469,175 | $346,147 | $536,742 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Robin Madson | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $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 27-4017294).
Questions about FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING is 27-4017294.
- Is FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING 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 FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING 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 FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBERT ADAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOUNDATIONS FOR LIVING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $331,177, expenses of $370,091 and total assets of $618,315 at year end.
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