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Nonprofit · EIN 39-1785895

PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC

Also known as C-O LINDA CHECK

Tax-exempt · STEVENS POINT, WI 54481

Financials

$64K$55K2024$67K$57K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$67,175$56,653$10,522$94,732–$94,732
December 31, 2024990-EZ$64,048$54,583$9,465$84,210–$84,210
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$64,676
Investment income
$2,499

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$36,866
Occupancy
$4,350
Printing, publications and postage
$122
Other expenses
$15,315
Program services (functional)
$36,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$84,210
Total assets, end of year
$94,732
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$94,732
Cash, savings and investments
$94,732
Gross receipts
$67,175

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES HAFERMANPresident4$0
MEG ERLERVice President1$0
LINDA CHECKSEC/TREASURER8$0
CHARMIAN FOURNIERDirector1$0
LIZ KAMMERDirector1$0
JAN ROBERTSDirector1$0
KATHLEEN JUNIONDirector1$0
STEPHEN SAWYERDirector1$0
MAURICE RICEDirector1$0
NINA THUMSERDirector1$0
WENDY AXTDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES HAFERMANPresident4$0
MEG ERLERVice President1$0
LINDA CHECKSEC/TREASURER8$0
CHARMIAN FOURNIERDirector1$0
LIZ KAMMERDirector1$0
KARISSA FRIDAYDirector1$0
KATHLEEN JUNIONDirector1$0
BRIAN FORMELLADirector1$0
STEPHEN SAWYERDirector1$0
MAURICE RICEDirector1$0
NINA THUMSERDirector1$0
WENDY AXTDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1578 STRONGS AVE 1ST FLOOR, STEVENS POINT, WI 54481-3523
In care of
% LINDA CHECK TREASURER
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
1578 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point WI 54481
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
James Haferman, 1578 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point WI 54481
Signed the 990-EZ
LINDA CHECK, SEC/TREASURER
Phone
(715) 340-5270
Return prepared by
CHEREK PUCCI & QUICK SC

Mission

PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY, INC PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY.
    Expenses $36,000 · grants $64,490

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
39-1785895
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
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$94,732
Income (IRS master file)
$67,175

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$67,175$56,653$94,732IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$64,048$54,583$84,210IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: James Haferman
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: James Haferman
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Maurice Rice
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Brian Formella
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Melissa Dalkert
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 39-1785895).

Questions about PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC is 39-1785895.
Is PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY 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 PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names James Haferman.
Who are the officers and directors of PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PORTAGE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,175, expenses of $56,653 and total assets of $94,732 at year end.

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