Nonprofit · EIN 38-2908199
FATHER FRED FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,630,479 | $3,158,390 | -$527,911 | $8,402,339 | $131,160 | $8,271,179 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,662,926 | $3,248,714 | -$585,788 | $8,323,726 | $138,643 | $8,185,083 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,213,682
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $278,201
- Net rental income
- $3,500
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $22,603
- Net income from fundraising events
- $134,193
- Other revenue
- $138,596
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,032,826
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $496,357
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $716,165
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $126,745
- Travel
- $6,366
- Depreciation
- $96,873
- Program services (functional)
- $2,874,511
- Management and general (functional)
- $225,946
- Fundraising (functional)
- $57,933
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,323,726
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,402,339
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $131,160
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,271,179
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,080,432
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,500,251
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,909,212
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $361,967
- Gross receipts
- $3,571,582
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANDICE HAMEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $105,000 | $12,214 |
| CHARLIE SOLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KADRA KIERCZYNSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.44 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB JACKSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 | $0 |
| VAL WINANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.78 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN GINGRAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.69 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA PRUSICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA ROOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.73 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA RICHMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4.61 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GARDINER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.78 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT AICHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.76 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE JANIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.76 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANDICE HAMEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $92,000 | $11,052 |
| CHARLIE SOLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.03 | $0 | $0 |
| KADRA KIERCZYNSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.07 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB JACKSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3.1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BERCINI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5.38 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT SWARTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.01 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA PRUSICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA ROOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.05 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA RICHMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4.61 | $0 | $0 |
| VAL WINANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 826 HASTINGS ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-3441
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHARLIE SOLE, PO BOX 2260, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 496852260
- Signed the 990
- CANDICE HAMEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (231) 947-2055
- Website
- WWW.FATHERFRED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DGN LLC
Mission
WE OFFER HELP, HOPE AND COMPASSION TO ANYONE WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION'S ONSITE PANTRY OPERATES MUCH LIKE A SMALL GROCERY STORE PROVIDING FRESH, DRY, AND FROZEN GOODS AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR FREE TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO IMPOVERISHED YOUTH LIVING IN A 5-COUNTY REGION: BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PROVIDES EVENING AND WEEKEND FOOD TO STUDENTS, PANTRY TO PRESCHOOL DISTRIBUTES UNPREPARED MEALS AND STAPLE FOOD ITEMS TO FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO VISIT THE ONSITE FOOD PANTRY, AND SHINE (SUMMER HEALTH INITIATIVE TO NOURISH EVERYONE) PROVIDES SNACKS AND EASY-TO-PREPARE MEALS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WITHOUT ACCESS TO SCHOOL-PROVIDED MEALS.Expenses $1,493,586 · grants $1,062,136
- THE FOUNDATION'S CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS DEPARTMENT ALLOW THOSE IN NEED TO SHOP FOR FREE IN WHAT RESEMBLES A THRIFT STORE OFFERING WINTER COATS, BOOTS, SHOES, SOCKS, CLOTHING, DISHES, POTS, PANS, LINENS, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS SPECIAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PROVIDING ITEMS SUCH AS NEW SHOES, BOOTS, WINTER COATS, AND SUPPLIES TO IMPOVERISHED SCHOOL CHILDREN.Expenses $832,525 · grants $592,035
- FOUNDATION STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS LISTEN TO EVERY STORY AND OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE A NEED. WE LEVERAGE COLLABORATIVE FUNDS TO HELP THOSE EXPERIENCING UTILITY SHUTOFFS, RENTAL DEPOSITS AND EVICTIONS, UNSAFE VEHICLES IN NEED OF REPAIR, AND PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.Expenses $548,400 · grants $378,655
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 | Not 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
- 38-2908199
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,402,339
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,571,582
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,630,479 | $3,158,390 | $8,402,339 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,662,926 | $3,248,714 | $8,323,726 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,812,570 | $2,408,010 | $8,316,149 | 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 38-2908199).
Questions about FATHER FRED FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FATHER FRED FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FATHER FRED FOUNDATION is 38-2908199.
- Is FATHER FRED FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to FATHER FRED FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FATHER FRED FOUNDATION 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 FATHER FRED FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FATHER FRED FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FATHER FRED FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHARLIE SOLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FATHER FRED FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,000 (CANDICE HAMEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FATHER FRED FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,630,479, expenses of $3,158,390 and total assets of $8,402,339 at year end.
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