Nonprofit · EIN 36-4337985
MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC
Tax-exempt · WHEATON, IL 60187
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,482,309 | $7,569,569 | -$87,260 | $3,064,130 | $558,498 | $2,505,632 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,592,841 | $5,037,156 | -$444,315 | $3,391,047 | $815,010 | $2,576,037 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,206,325 | $2,576,594 | -$370,269 | $3,659,907 | $623,819 | $3,036,088 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,408,290
- of which government grants
- $5,593,663
- Program service revenue
- $43,771
- Investment income
- $30,248
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $19,040
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,063,496
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $161,656
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,682,133
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,241,390
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $17,057
- Accounting fees
- $229,921
- Occupancy
- $13,525
- Travel
- $13,745
- Depreciation
- $58,312
- Program services (functional)
- $6,630,504
- Management and general (functional)
- $574,850
- Fundraising (functional)
- $364,215
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,391,047
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,064,130
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $558,498
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,505,632
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,145,574
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $688,360
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,817,272
- Gross receipts
- $7,855,317
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIZIK MOHAMMAD | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,304 | $14,344 |
| MELODIE SMITH | ASSOC VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,703 | $24,364 |
| CHRISTINE LEWIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $124,606 | $5,578 |
| MEGAN MIJARES | SSVF SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,519 | $21,262 |
| OSVALDO SALCEDO | CLINICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,306 | $13,326 |
| DR MICHAEL PICA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $37,050 | $0 |
| TERRY BENSHOOF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HUGHES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SMIT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARVIN DONELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK ERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA LEVIGNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL PAPPAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN WILT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETE STAVROPLOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE FIGUEROA | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,318 | $12,124 |
| RIZIK MOHAMMAD | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,982 | $9,938 |
| CHRISTINE LEWIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $124,378 | $3,071 |
| MELODIE SMITH | ASSOC VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,597 | $18,134 |
| TERRY BENSHOOF | INTERIM PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HUGHES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SMIT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARVIN DONELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK ERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA LEVIGNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL PAPPAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL PICA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WILT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIZIK MOHAMMAD | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,862 | $2,430 |
| CHRISTINE LEWIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,456 | $2,369 |
| DANIELLE FIGUEROA | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,735 | $2,170 |
| SCOTT ZIEMBA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY BENSHOOF | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HUGHES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SMIT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARVIN DONELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK ERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA LEVIGNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL PICA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WILT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 433 S CARLTON AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4872
- In care of
- % ROBERT M ADAMS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTINE LEWIS, 433 SOUTH CARLTON AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINE LEWIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (630) 871-8387
- Website
- WWW.HELPAVETERAN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PORTE BROWN LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT LEAD TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND TO ENSURE THAT NO VETERAN IS LEFT BEHIND DUE TO HOMELESSNESS, JOBLESSNESS, POVERTY, AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO HELP HOMELESS AND AT-RISK VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. FROM ITS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY IN WHEATON, ILLINOIS, THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED MANY VETERANS, MEANING THE INDIVIDUALS WERE MOVING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING UPON DISCHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOUSED NUMEROUS VETERANS IN THEIR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM AND IN THEIR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO ASSISTED HOUSEHOLDS WITH SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND REFERRALS THROUGH THEIR COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS.Expenses $2,567,008 · revenue $43,771
- THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED NUMEROUS HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS, WITH HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH THEIR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME HOMELESS AND AT-RISK VETERAN FAMILIES LIVING IN OR TRANSITIONING TO PERMANENT HOUSING IN DEKALB, DUPAGE, GRUNDY, KANE, KENDALL, LASALLE, AND WILL COUNTIES. PROVIDED SERVICES INCLUDE CASE SERVICES SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND OTHER BENEFITS. UNDER THE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS FOR RENT, UTILITY, AND SECURITY DEPOSIT PAYMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE VETERAN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, AND THE ORGANIZATION SERVED NUMEROUS VETERANS IN THIS CAPACITY.Expenses $4,063,496 · grants $4,063,496
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
- 36-4337985
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P85)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,064,130
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,855,317
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,482,309 | $7,569,569 | $3,064,130 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,592,841 | $5,037,156 | $3,391,047 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,206,325 | $2,576,594 | $3,659,907 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,552,915 | $2,597,760 | $3,918,048 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 36-4337985).
Questions about MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC
- What is the EIN of MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC is 36-4337985.
- Is MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS 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 MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC 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 MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC 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 MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTINE LEWIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,304 (RIZIK MOHAMMAD, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,482,309, expenses of $7,569,569 and total assets of $3,064,130 at year end.
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