Nonprofit · EIN 39-1420185
THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,291,373 | $1,009,372 | $282,001 | $810,972 | $125,742 | $685,230 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,087,089 | $1,199,615 | -$112,526 | $915,955 | $512,726 | $403,229 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,180,790 | $1,164,472 | $16,318 | $1,045,410 | $529,655 | $515,755 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,506
- of which government grants
- $106,506
- Program service revenue
- $845,984
- Investment income
- $336,296
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $333,417
- Other revenue
- $2,587
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $676,827
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $783,296
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $712
- Occupancy
- $17,675
- Depreciation
- $28,093
- Program services (functional)
- $931,041
- Management and general (functional)
- $78,331
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $915,955
- Total assets, end of year
- $810,972
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $125,742
- Net assets, end of year
- $685,230
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $641,161
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $685,230
- Gross receipts
- $1,542,956
- Employees
- 55
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN LUCEY | ADMINISTRATOR Key employee | 40 | $68,675 |
| AMANDA CUSICK | SENIOR DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $46,557 |
| DEBRA SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY HUTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESA MCNAMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY TREVASKIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DESTINY ZIEL | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HALEIGH DOYLE | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KARI WEBB MCCONAUGHEY | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAIGE SCHATZKE | DIRECTOR Key employee | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN LUCEY | ADMINISTRATOR Key employee | 40 | $66,911 |
| AMANDA CUSICK | SENIOR DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $49,775 |
| ETHAN HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESA MCNAMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBRA SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HALEIGH DOYLE | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER MORSE | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KARI WEBB MCCONAUGHEY | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DESTINY ZIEL | DIRECTOR Key employee | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN LUCEY | ADMINISTRATO Officer | 40 | $68,050 |
| AMANDA CUSICK | PROGRAM DIRE Officer | 40 | $49,200 |
| HALEIGH DOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ETHAN HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESA MCNAMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKKI ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBRA SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DESTINY ZIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARI WEBB MCCONAUGHEY | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER MORSE | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA MCARDIE ROJO | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2910 GILLETTE ST, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-3049
- In care of
- % SUSAN LUCEY
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN LUCEY, ADMINISTRATOR
- Phone
- (608) 781-8580
- Return prepared by
- Weisbrod & Associates
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OExpenses $931,041
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1420185
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $810,972
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,542,956
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,291,373 | $1,009,372 | $810,972 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,087,089 | $1,199,615 | $915,955 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,180,790 | $1,164,472 | $1,045,410 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 39-1420185).
Questions about THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC is 39-1420185.
- Is THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE 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 THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,675 (SUSAN LUCEY, ADMINISTRATOR).
- How much revenue does THE RED BALLOON CHILD CARE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,291,373, expenses of $1,009,372 and total assets of $810,972 at year end.
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