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Nonprofit · EIN 39-1053697

PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53705

Financials

$107K$85K2022$121K$109K2023$125K$108K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$124,792$108,114$16,678$947,103$8,664$938,439
September 30, 2024990$121,327$109,191$12,136$947,107$9,992$937,115
September 30, 2023990$107,108$85,342$21,766$933,984$12,005$921,979
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,000
Program service revenue
$112,366
Investment income
$10,235
Other revenue
$1,191

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,320
Occupancy
$76,422
Depreciation
$18,957
Program services (functional)
$91,344
Management and general (functional)
$15,740
Fundraising (functional)
$1,030

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$947,107
Total assets, end of year
$947,103
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,664
Net assets, end of year
$938,439
Land, buildings and equipment
$494,975
Net assets without donor restrictions
$938,439
Gross receipts
$124,792
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
WI

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE KRAUSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH BUERGERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH HEFTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CATHERINE BUERGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CARLA RAATZASSISTANT TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DIANE GUTMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SALLY ANDERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA COBB HEFTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ARDYTHE COBBDIRECTOR (THRU NOV)
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE KRAUSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH BUERGERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH HEFTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CATHERINE BUERGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CARLA RAATZASSISTANT TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DIANE GUTMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SALLY ANDERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA COBB HEFTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ARDYTHE COBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE KRAUSEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH BUERGERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH HEFTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CATHERINE BUERGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DIANE GURMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ARDYTH COBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CARLA RAATZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SALLY ANDERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA COBB HEFTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5025, MADISON, WI 53705-0025
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DIANE KRAUSE, PO BOX 5025, MADISON, WI 53705
Signed the 990
CATHERINE BUERGER, TREASURER
Phone
(608) 575-6722
Return prepared by
WEGNER CPAS LLP

Mission

PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER, INC. PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER, INC. OWNS AND MANAGES FOUR PROPERTIES THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. VOLUNTEER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IS USED TO KEEP COSTS LOW FOR RESIDENTS.THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC; ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING PROGRAMS WHICH WILL PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF PERSONS WHO ARE SEVERELY HANDICAPPED. TO ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS, AND TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, HEALTH, AND SECURITY.
    Expenses $91,344 · grants $500 · revenue $112,366

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
39-1053697
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$947,103
Income (IRS master file)
$124,792

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$124,792$108,114$947,103XML
990September 2024$121,327$109,191$947,107IRS
990September 2023$107,108$85,342$933,984XML
990September 2022$106,456$72,859$946,630IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 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 39-1053697).

Questions about PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC

What is the EIN of PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC is 39-1053697.
Is PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER 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 PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DIANE KRAUSE.
Who are the officers and directors of PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PORTAL-FOSTER CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $124,792, expenses of $108,114 and total assets of $947,103 at year end.

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