Nonprofit · EIN 39-1582471
PILLARS INC
Tax-exempt · APPLETON, WI 54911
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,995,191 | $5,854,438 | $3,140,753 | $14,348,669 | $1,142,609 | $13,206,060 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,416,619 | $5,296,043 | $3,120,576 | $11,119,753 | $384,535 | $10,735,218 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,918,686
- of which government grants
- $1,922,017
- Program service revenue
- $844,313
- Investment income
- $82,363
- Net income from fundraising events
- $148,117
- Other revenue
- $149,829
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $279,888
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $120,131
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,557,166
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,365,724
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $94,811
- Occupancy
- $663,833
- Travel
- $21,724
- Depreciation
- $429,418
- Program services (functional)
- $4,919,964
- Management and general (functional)
- $586,856
- Fundraising (functional)
- $347,618
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,119,753
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,348,669
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,142,609
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,206,060
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,657,022
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,542,685
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,663,375
- Gross receipts
- $9,046,186
- Employees
- 93
- Volunteers
- 700
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA STRANDBERG | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $116,189 | $3,942 |
| JENNIE MOORE | CLIENT SERVI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,300 | $8,519 |
| AMY DEHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA FRANZKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VAN HARPEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IGNACIO ENRIQUEZ JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY KENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KLISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KRUSE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL KUPLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN NYGAARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE RAETHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VAN STRATEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MILES SUTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER WILLNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA STRANDBERG | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $116,239 | $4,696 |
| AMY DEHART | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA FRANZKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VAN HARPEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IGNACIO ENRIQUEZ JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY KENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KLISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KRUSE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL KUPLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN NYGAARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE RAETHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VAN STRATEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MILES SUTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER WILLNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 605 E HANCOCK ST, APPLETON, WI 54911-5023
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA STRANDBERG, 605 E HANCOCK STREET, APPLETON, WI 54911
- Signed the 990
- LISA STRANDBERG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (920) 731-9192
- Website
- WWW.PILLARSINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KERBERROSE SC
Mission
FROM HOMELESSNESS TO COMING HOME, PILLARS PROVIDES SHELTER, SUPPORT, AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- AFFORDABLE HOUSING - PROVIDING A STRONG, STABLE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS THROUGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING THAT ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO THRIVE. HOUSING STOCK IS TYPICALLY DEVELOPED THROUGH PURCHASE OR DONATION OF HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY; REHABILITATION OF HOMES USING EXTENSIVE INVOLVEMENT OF COMMUNITY BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS AND VOLUNTEERS; AND RENTAL OF 152 UNITS AT A RATE THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO THE TENANTS (I.E. RENT IS SET AT AN AFFORDABLE LEVEL PROPORTIONAL TO TENANT INCOME). IN 2025 WE INHERITED 10 RENTAL PROPERTIES COMPRISING 20 ADDITIONAL UNITS OF HOUSING.Expenses $770,527 · grants $279,888 · revenue $624,331
- SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. 149 ADULTS AND CHILDREN RECEIVED QUALITY, STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PLUS INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TO MAXIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, INDEPENDENCE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS ENSURE THAT THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS ARE ADDRESSED, PROVIDING A SENSE OF DIGNITY AND PERSONAL SUCCESS.Expenses $1,276,389 · revenue $219,982
- CRISIS HOUSING - PROVIDING SAFE, TEMPORARY SHELTER TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. 135 PARTICIPANTS PER NIGHT WERE PROVIDED SHELTER AND OFFERED CASE MANAGEMENT, ADDICTION RECOVERY, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO HOUSING. AN EXPANDED STREET OUTREACH TEAM CONNECTED WITH 201 PEOPLE LIVING OUTDOORS OR IN THEIR VEHICLES, A 50 PERCENT INCREASE OVER 2024.Expenses $2,873,048
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1582471
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,348,669
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,046,186
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $8,995,191 | $5,854,438 | $14,348,669 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $8,416,619 | $5,296,043 | $11,119,753 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $5,083,541 | $5,350,758 | $9,077,236 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 39-1582471).
Questions about PILLARS INC
- What is the EIN of PILLARS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PILLARS INC is 39-1582471.
- Is PILLARS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to PILLARS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PILLARS 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 PILLARS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PILLARS 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 PILLARS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LISA STRANDBERG.
- Who are the officers and directors of PILLARS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,189 (LISA STRANDBERG, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does PILLARS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,995,191, expenses of $5,854,438 and total assets of $14,348,669 at year end.
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