Nonprofit · EIN 38-2976751
ELES PLACE INC
Tax-exempt · LANSING, MI 48915
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,604,085 | $4,138,737 | -$534,652 | $10,102,167 | $315,454 | $9,786,713 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,710,317 | $4,238,802 | -$528,485 | $10,612,222 | $451,645 | $10,160,577 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,657,182
- of which government grants
- $117,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $54,620
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $15,150
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$129,493
- Other revenue
- -$107,717
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,113
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,341,255
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,806,207
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $69,098
- Occupancy
- $161,855
- Travel
- $150,150
- Depreciation
- $242,753
- Program services (functional)
- $3,480,786
- Management and general (functional)
- $435,101
- Fundraising (functional)
- $222,850
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,612,222
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,102,167
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $315,454
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,786,713
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,739,883
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,864,950
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,921,763
- Gross receipts
- $3,842,444
- Employees
- 90
- Volunteers
- 700
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WOLFE HOWARD | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $122,440 | $3,673 |
| MARY POWERS | COO & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,647 | $3,080 |
| LISA FANZINI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,285 | $11,636 |
| MARK BLAUFUSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY JURKOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN HOLLENBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY STOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GILMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG HANCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FITZGERALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HAUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADD HEMKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARCHANA RAJENDRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY GENTRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUKE WILCOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN FISHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHERYL WALD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KERI KITTMANN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WOLFE HOWARD | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $127,375 | $2,792 |
| MARY POWERS | COO & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,748 | $3,670 |
| MARK BLAUFUSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY JURKOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN HOLLENBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY STOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GILMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG HANCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FITZGERALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HAUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADD HEMKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARCHANA RAJENDRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN FISHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL WALD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KERI KITTMANN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HALPERN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1145 W OAKLAND AVE, LANSING, MI 48915-2000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK BLAUFUSS, 1145 W OAKLAND, LANSING, MI 48915
- Signed the 990
- MARK BLAUFUSS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (517) 482-1315
- Website
- WWW.ELESPLACE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MANER COSTERISAN PC
Mission
ELE'S PLACE IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO CREATE AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH PEER SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAMS, ELE'S PLACE HELPS CHILDREN TO COPE WITH THE DEATH OF A PARENT, SIBLING OR OTHER CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, ELE'S PLACE SERVED 1,857 FAMILY MEMBERS AND CHILDREN. ELE'S PLACE PROVIDES REGULARLY SCHEDULED SESSIONS THAT ALLOW CHILDREN TO INTERACT WITH PEERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED SIMILAR LOSS, AND TO EXPRESS THEIR FEARS, ANGER, GUILT AND SADNESS IN A SECURE AND EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT. UTILIZATION OF MUSIC, ART, STORY TELLING, WRITING AND PLAY PROMOTES THE HEALING PROCESS. CLINICIANS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, SUPERVISED BY PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL STAFF, FACILITATE AGE APPROPRIATE GROUPS. PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF THE PARTICIPATING CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND SEPARATE GROUPS CONCURRENTLY. YOUNG ADULTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR OWN GROUP INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE LENGTH OF PARTICIPATION IS DETERMINED BY EACH FAMILY, THE AVERAGE PERIOD IS NINE MONTHS. ELE'S PLACE STAFF PROVIDE GRIEVING FAMILIES WITH INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT UPON REQUEST. CLINICAL STAFF ASSIST PARENTS IN HELPING THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH THE GRIEF PROCESS WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REFERRALS TO AREA THERAPISTS WHO CAN PROVIDE CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELING.Expenses $3,480,786 · revenue $21,776
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
- 38-2976751
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O51I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,102,167
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,842,444
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,604,085 | $4,138,737 | $10,102,167 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,710,317 | $4,238,802 | $10,612,222 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,300,139 | $3,994,603 | $11,103,815 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 38-2976751).
Questions about ELES PLACE INC
- What is the EIN of ELES PLACE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELES PLACE INC is 38-2976751.
- Is ELES PLACE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to ELES PLACE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELES PLACE 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 ELES PLACE INC 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 ELES PLACE INC 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 ELES PLACE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARK BLAUFUSS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELES PLACE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,440 (JENNIFER WOLFE HOWARD, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does ELES PLACE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,604,085, expenses of $4,138,737 and total assets of $10,102,167 at year end.
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