Nonprofit · EIN 35-1136833
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC
Tax-exempt · VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $24,427,129 | $25,041,954 | -$614,825 | $20,605,028 | $3,691,151 | $16,913,877 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $24,331,884 | $24,253,667 | $78,217 | $21,260,437 | $3,744,180 | $17,516,257 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $26,599,803 | $22,779,110 | $3,820,693 | $22,751,413 | $4,620,425 | $18,130,988 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,338,754
- of which government grants
- $1,404,162
- Program service revenue
- $19,387,198
- Investment income
- $34,056
- Net rental income
- $153,485
- Net income from fundraising events
- $275,501
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $195,078
- Other revenue
- $667,121
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $940,330
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,075,042
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,501,735
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,227,255
- Depreciation
- $829,845
- Program services (functional)
- $19,891,897
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,640,556
- Fundraising (functional)
- $509,501
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,260,437
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,605,028
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,691,151
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,913,877
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,883,437
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,222,454
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $691,423
- Gross receipts
- $24,847,745
- Employees
- 531
- Volunteers
- 412
- Year formed
- 1967
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIL SAMAHON | CEO Officer | 40 | $205,428 |
| VALERIE THILL | CPO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,568 |
| MARK FISHER | CFO Officer | 40 | $109,413 |
| DEBORAH CUMMINS | SUPPORTED LIVING Highest-paid employee | 80 | $106,355 |
| STEPHANIE ANDERSON | CHRO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,897 |
| ANGELA HARRIS | SUPPORTED LIVING Highest-paid employee | 80 | $102,890 |
| KACIE ENSIGN | CSO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,853 |
| CATHIE DULL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN HAWKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD MISTINA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PATI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA RIFAI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP SIMON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SWEARINGTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE WOOLWINE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC ZECKEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH CASBON | CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DENISE CONLON | VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK LYP | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON LEE | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICK AMRHEIN | DIRECTOR EMERITUS Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEIL SAMAHON | CEO Officer | 40 | $200,771 | $6,108 |
| DEBORAH CUMMINS | SUPPORTED LI Highest-paid employee | 94 | $124,407 | $4,972 |
| MARK FISHER | CFO Officer | 40 | $108,284 | $4,315 |
| VALERIE THILL | CPO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,904 | $4,260 |
| ANGELA HARRIS | SUPPORTED LI Highest-paid employee | 86 | $105,794 | $4,228 |
| JENNIFER JARRIEL | NURSE (RN) Highest-paid employee | 48 | $102,540 | $4,097 |
| STEPHANIE ANDERSON | CHRO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,303 | $3,950 |
| NICOLE ALCORN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK AMRHEIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CASBON | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE CONLON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FREYEK | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD GAYDA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HAWKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON LEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK LYP | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE PATI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA RIFAI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SWEARINGTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE WOOLWINE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEIL SAMAHON | CEO Officer | 40 | $190,391 | $6,104 |
| DEBORAH CUMMINS | SUPPORTED LI Highest-paid employee | 102 | $129,207 | $5,160 |
| TYRONE ROBERTS | SUPPORTED LI Highest-paid employee | 107 | $123,592 | $0 |
| VALERIE THILL | CPO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,863 | $4,344 |
| ANGELA HARRIS | SUPPORTED LI Highest-paid employee | 90 | $105,242 | $4,175 |
| MARK FISHER | CFO Officer | 40 | $104,276 | $4,160 |
| JODI BARNARD | SR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,464 | $3,066 |
| NICOLE ALCORN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM ALEX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK AMRHEIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BEEBE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CASBON | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE CONLON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FREYEK | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD GAYDA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HAWKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON LEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK LYP | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE PATI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC RUIZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SWEARINGTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE WOOLWINE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2801 EVANS AVE, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-6940
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NEIL SAMAHON, 2801 EVANS AVE, VALPARAISO, IN 46383
- Signed the 990
- MARK FISHER, CFO
- Phone
- (219) 464-9621
- Website
- OPPNET.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCMAHON & ASSOCIATES CPAS PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES IS TO CREATE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES. THE AGENCY PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING, DAY SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA.
Program accomplishments
- OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR RESIDENCE. THE AGENCY CURRENTLY OPERATES SIX GROUP HOMES DEDICATED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH A RANGE OF MILD TO SEVERE AND PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE HOMES PROVIDE A NATURAL, NON CLINICAL SETTING TO FOSTER A SENSE OF FAMILIAL COMFORT AND STABILITY FOR OUR RESIDENTS. FIVE GROUP HOMES CURRENTLY SUPPORT SIX RESIDENTS AND ONE GROUP HOME SUPPORTS EIGHT RESIDENTS, TO OPTIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TRAINING IN AREAS OF DAILY LIVING, LEISURE SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND ALSO SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN GROUP HOMES WITH ADDITIONAL MEDICAL AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY ALSO HAS A SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WANT TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN APARTMENT OR HOME. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SUPPORT ON AN ASNEEDED BASIS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED TO SPECIFIC NEEDS. FINALLY, THE AGENCY PROVIDES RESPITE SERVICES, WHICH ARE DESIGNATED BY THE STATE TO BE "RELIEF OF THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER".Expenses $12,308,153 · revenue $11,995,869
- OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES MANY JOB PLACEMENT OPTIONS FOR THEIR CLIENTS, BOTH WITHIN THE FACILITY AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. JOBSOURCE SPECIALIZES IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FIND AND KEEP MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. CLEAN TEAM AND SECURE SHRED ARE DIVISIONS OF OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES WHICH PROVIDE SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES WHILE ALSO PROVIDING MEANINGFUL WORK FOR CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS. AT THE DO GOODIES MARKET, OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES STRIVES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BY TEACHING FOOD PRODUCTION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS.Expenses $4,161,808 · revenue $4,056,214
- OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. OFFERS VARIOUS DAY SERVICE OPTIONS FOR CONSUMERS INTERESTED IN A STRUCTURED AND MEANINGFUL DAY. THE AGENCY OFFERS SEVERAL CURRICULUM BASED DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS. AT THE AGENCY'S LAKESIDE FACILITY, THE RENEWED HORIZONS PROGRAM SERVICES THE AGING POPULATION. ALSO LOCATED AT THE AGENCY'S LAKESIDE FACILITY, ENRICHING POSSIBILITIES IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FIT THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE OR SEVERE DISABILITIES IN A GOAL ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT. DAILY LIVING SKILLS OFFERS A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN VARIOUS DAILY LIFE SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE OR SEVERE DISABILITIES.Expenses $2,507,793 · revenue $2,444,165
- OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF PORTER COUNTY AND SELECT AREAS OF NEIGHBORING COUNTIES.Expenses $798,117 · revenue $777,867
- WITHIN DAY PROGRAMMING, OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CURRICULUM WHICH PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH CREATED AND POSITIVE OUTLETS FOR THEIR INTERESTS AND TALENTS. SOME PROGRAMS INCLUDE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ART ENRICHMENT. ADDITIONALLY, OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR OUR CLIENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OFFERINGS.Expenses $76,440 · revenue $74,501
- OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER SERVICES TO CLIENTS THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST INDIANA.Expenses $39,586 · revenue $430,202
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1136833
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,605,028
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,847,745
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $24,427,129 | $25,041,954 | $20,605,028 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $24,331,884 | $24,253,667 | $21,260,437 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $26,599,803 | $22,779,110 | $22,751,413 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $20,382,768 | $19,937,504 | $20,113,600 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 35-1136833).
Questions about OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC
- What is the EIN of OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC is 35-1136833.
- Is OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES 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 OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC 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 OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NEIL SAMAHON.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,428 (NEIL SAMAHON, CEO).
- How much revenue does OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,427,129, expenses of $25,041,954 and total assets of $20,605,028 at year end.
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