Nonprofit · EIN 36-3786777
LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES
Tax-exempt · NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $38,119,741 | $36,162,243 | $1,957,498 | $18,077,933 | $1,536,677 | $16,541,256 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $37,033,098 | $35,635,704 | $1,397,394 | $14,740,788 | $396,972 | $14,343,816 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $24,444,689 | $22,911,030 | $1,533,659 | $12,989,771 | $370,667 | $12,619,104 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $37,835,426
- of which government grants
- $1,520,040
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $315,274
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,946
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$35,824
- Other revenue
- -$30,959
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $32,268,513
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $277,108
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,069,745
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,765,329
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,626
- Accounting fees
- $16,800
- Occupancy
- $523,138
- Depreciation
- $264,369
- Program services (functional)
- $35,108,069
- Management and general (functional)
- $320,244
- Fundraising (functional)
- $733,930
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,740,788
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,077,933
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,536,677
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,541,256
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,034,792
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,714,746
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,486,986
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $54,270
- Gross receipts
- $45,092,442
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 1,265
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HAVALA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $242,058 | $35,051 |
| NANCY WIERSUM | EVP ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,833 | $1,338 |
| MEGAN LYNCH | VP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,700 | $6,522 |
| KRISTEN REFNESS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN O'HARA | VICE CHAIR FINANCE/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKI ANDERSON | VICE CHAIR GOVERNANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM FUCHS | VICE CHAIR ADVANCEMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK LEBECK | VICE CHAIR OPERATIONS AND Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEENA BANASIAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY COUCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN HAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY HOREK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE IBARRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MITCHEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KADER SAKKARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR AMY STOEFFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ASHFAQ SYED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOEL WEINBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HAVALA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $228,567 | $32,406 |
| NANCY WIERSUM | EVP ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,767 | $1,174 |
| SUSAN HAINES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN REFNESS | VICE CHAIR FINANCE/TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEENA BANASIAK | VICE CHAIR GOVERNANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKI ANDERSON | VICE CHAIR ADVANCEMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY COUCH | VICE CHAIR OPERATIONS AND Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY O'DONNELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CHURA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM FUCHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY HOREK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE IBARRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL KARLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK LEBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN O'HARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KADER SAKKARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHFAQ SYED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WEINBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HAVALA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $219,423 | $31,503 |
| NANCY WIERSUM | EVP ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,133 | $1,085 |
| SUSAN HAINES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY HOREK | VICE CHAIR FINANCE/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEENA BANASIAK | VICE CHAIR GOVERNANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKI ANDERSON | VICE CHAIR ADVANCEMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY COUCH | VICE CHAIR OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BOKAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CHURA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM FUCHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE IBARRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL KARLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY O'DONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN O'HARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN REFNESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHFAQ SYED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WEINBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1871 HIGH GROVE LN, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-3931
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL HAVALA, 1871 HIGH GROVE LANE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL HAVALA, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (630) 355-3663
- Website
- LOAVES-FISHES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DUGAN & LOPATKA CPA'S PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Program accomplishments
- LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN ANTI-POVERTY, HUNGER-RELIEF ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR VISION IS TO END HUNGER AND TRANSFORM LIVES. LOAVES & FISHES CARES PROGRAMS COMBINED WITH OUR GROCERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ARE DESIGNED TO RESULT IN LONG-TERM POSITIVE CHANGE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH HUNGER AND ECONOMIC INSTABILITY.Expenses $35,108,069 · grants $32,268,513 · revenue $4,865
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
- 36-3786777
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,077,933
- Income (IRS master file)
- $45,092,442
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $38,119,741 | $36,162,243 | $18,077,933 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $37,033,098 | $35,635,704 | $14,740,788 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $24,444,689 | $22,911,030 | $12,989,771 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $18,895,989 | $15,808,545 | $11,205,502 | 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 36-3786777).
Questions about LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES is 36-3786777.
- Is LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL HAVALA.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $242,058 (MICHAEL HAVALA, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $38,119,741, expenses of $36,162,243 and total assets of $18,077,933 at year end.
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