Nonprofit · EIN 36-3149036
UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER
Also known as ILLINOIS CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $88,770 | $113,070 | -$24,300 | $16,269 | $0 | $16,269 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $128,708 | $94,071 | $34,637 | $40,569 | $0 | $40,569 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,013
- Membership dues
- $25
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $48,732
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,367
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,374
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $68,694
- Other expenses
- $42,009
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,569
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,269
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,269
- Cash, savings and investments
- $16,269
- Gross receipts
- $88,770
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Rauen | Executive Director | 40 | $67,374 |
| Stacy Berendt | President | 2 | $0 |
| Joe D Canda | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Gabriela Havicon | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| William Bogdon | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Mitchell Blid | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Brandy Johnson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Frank Moroni | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Amanda Olson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Margaret Mary Tippman | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Monica Scalise | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Rodney Wells | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Statum | Representative | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Rauen | Executive Director | 40 | $67,374 |
| Stacy Berendt | President | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Francis | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Gabriela Burns | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| William Bogdon | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph D Canda | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Brandy Johnson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Julia Liguzinski | Director | 2 | $0 |
| David Miller | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Louis Meno | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Monica Scalise | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Rodney Wells | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Joshua Weyland | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Chirag Shah | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Roy Adair | Advisor | 2 | $0 |
| David Chen | Advisor | 2 | $0 |
| Anita Kou | Advisor | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Gittler | Advisor | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Arciola | Representative | 2 | $0 |
| Dawn M Mattson | Alternate | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 545, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463-0545
- In care of
- % MERCEDES RAUEN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Bill Bogdan, President
- Phone
- (708) 671-1808
Mission
provide services for individuals with spinal cord injuries and educate the public regarding spinal cord injuries and related issues, including prevention.
Program accomplishments
- Our mission: provide services for individuals with spinal cord injuries and related issues, including prevention. Client service -- provided support for individuals by helping with equipment acquisitions, including pass through donations, answering hundreds of calls seeking various information. Peer support provided to newly-injured individuals, families, and caregivers. Community service--provided support 'Think First" prevention programs were presented at local area schools and other group forms. Public information --Worked with health professionals, policy makers, and the community as a whole to educate and generate an understanding of the lifelong effect of spinal cord injuries.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3149036
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,269
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,770
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $88,770 | $113,070 | $16,269 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $128,708 | $94,071 | $40,569 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 36-3149036).
Questions about UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER
- What is the EIN of UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER is 36-3149036.
- Is UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER 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 UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER 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 UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER 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 UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,374 (Mercedes Rauen, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,770, expenses of $113,070 and total assets of $16,269 at year end.
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