Nonprofit · EIN 36-3494491
HOME OF THE SPARROW INC
Tax-exempt · WOODSTOCK, IL 60098
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,416,492 | $8,333,281 | $83,211 | $15,433,269 | $4,913,961 | $10,519,308 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,551,788 | $7,961,347 | $590,441 | $13,972,232 | $3,544,887 | $10,427,345 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,995,446 | $7,290,450 | $704,996 | $14,480,578 | $4,678,633 | $9,801,945 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,664,781
- of which government grants
- $1,736,892
- Program service revenue
- $267,349
- Investment income
- $161,963
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $26,859
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,248
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,314,053
- Other revenue
- $4,322,399
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $129,053
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,875,775
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,788,544
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,451
- Accounting fees
- $31,794
- Occupancy
- $1,661,635
- Depreciation
- $205,406
- Program services (functional)
- $7,024,056
- Management and general (functional)
- $675,941
- Fundraising (functional)
- $633,284
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,972,232
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,433,269
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,913,961
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,519,308
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,490,019
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,678,875
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $840,433
- Gross receipts
- $9,352,895
- Employees
- 151
- Volunteers
- 844
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Kostecki | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $120,541 | $10,506 |
| Bill Koenig | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Silver | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dean Karamagianis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Webb | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy DeVorse | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John Eiermann | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Christensen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnathan Fox | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Thorpe | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelli Wegener | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Rosenbaum | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Crittenden | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Kostecki | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $112,235 | $11,313 |
| Bill Koenig | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Silver | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dean Karamagianis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Webb | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy DeVorse | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John Eiermann | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Christensen | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnathan Fox | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Thorpe | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelli Wegener | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Rosenbaum | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Crittenden | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Kostecki | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $117,962 | $12,743 |
| Bill Koenig | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Silver | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dean Karamagianis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Webb | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy DeVorse | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John Eiermann | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Christensen | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnathan Fox | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Thorpe | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelli Wegener | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Rosenbaum | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1991 DUNCAN PL, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098-7394
- In care of
- % MATTHEW KOSTECKI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dean Karamagianis, 1991 Duncan Place, Woodstock, IL 60098
- Signed the 990
- Dean Karamagianis, Treasurer
- Phone
- (815) 271-5444
- Website
- www.hosparrow.org
- Return prepared by
- Eccezion
Mission
To provide hope, opportunity, and support that empowers women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Program accomplishments
- McHenry Transitional Shelter This program provides up to nine months of safe housing for individuals and families. During this time, clients receive intensive case management, build life skills, and work toward goals like securing stable employment and long-term housing. With both dorm-style rooms and Independent Living Units, the shelter adapts to the needs of different family sizes and situations.Expenses $1,208,048
- Sparrows Nest This program has seven resale store locations. Six stores do business under the banner of Sparrows Nest Thrift Store and Donation Centers. The Sparrows Nest stores are located in Cary, McHenry, Mundelein, Palatine, Third Lake and Woodstock. One store does business under the name of Community Threads and is located in Arlington Heights. Inventory for all seven stores is received from donations and sellable inventory is resold in the store and non-sellable inventory is given to recycling companies. Income generated from store sales and recycling provides support for other programs within Home of the Sparrow. The thrift stores are also a zero-cost provider of clothing, furniture and housewares to Home of the Sparrow clients and clients of other partnering agencies in Northern Illinois.Expenses $4,067,339 · revenue $4,314,053
- Affordable Housing Program The Organization owns and manages affordable housing units across McHenry County. Families pay income-based rent 30-50 of the Area Median Income, ensuring stability while building financial independence. Because demand is high, this program has a waitlist that varies depending on family size and housing openings. The application and current income requirements are found on the website.Expenses $507,211 · revenue $267,349
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
- 36-3494491
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,433,269
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,352,895
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,416,492 | $8,333,281 | $15,433,269 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,551,788 | $7,961,347 | $13,972,232 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,995,446 | $7,290,450 | $14,480,578 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,775,187 | $6,438,920 | $8,853,100 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 36-3494491).
Questions about HOME OF THE SPARROW INC
- What is the EIN of HOME OF THE SPARROW INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOME OF THE SPARROW INC is 36-3494491.
- Is HOME OF THE SPARROW INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to HOME OF THE SPARROW INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOME OF THE SPARROW 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 HOME OF THE SPARROW 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 HOME OF THE SPARROW 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 HOME OF THE SPARROW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dean Karamagianis.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOME OF THE SPARROW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,541 (Matthew Kostecki, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HOME OF THE SPARROW INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,416,492, expenses of $8,333,281 and total assets of $15,433,269 at year end.
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