Nonprofit · EIN 42-1157665
CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · JOHNSTON, IA 50131
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,907,800 | $5,778,698 | $2,129,102 | $25,055,217 | $689,320 | $24,365,897 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,005,528 | $8,249,437 | $5,756,091 | $22,098,370 | $227,498 | $21,870,872 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,802,859 | $4,710,910 | $91,949 | $16,571,552 | $886,639 | $15,684,913 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,931,297
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $229,696
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $48,032
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$253,193
- Other revenue
- -$253,193
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,616,913
- Other salaries and wages
- $614,814
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $742,413
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $5,471
- Travel
- $8,035
- Depreciation
- $8,322
- Program services (functional)
- $4,616,913
- Management and general (functional)
- $210,961
- Fundraising (functional)
- $950,824
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,098,370
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,055,217
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $689,320
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,365,897
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,410
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,359,941
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,700,851
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,665,046
- Gross receipts
- $11,493,163
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 351
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teri Wahlig | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $570,935 | $95,621 |
| David McKenzie | President/COO Officer | 1 | $0 | $461,497 | $81,577 |
| Lisa Pagel | Director of Grants Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,514 | $0 | $11,234 |
| Cathy Lacy | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Vicente | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Deegan | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Nelson | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Kaduce | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Young | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JC Risewick | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanie Houston | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Dickson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Phillips | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Henderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Stelter | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Christofferson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nick Gerhart | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rudy Fors | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Hatten | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Mahoney | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Nucaro | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David McKenzie | President/COO Officer | 1 | $0 | $792,552 | $73,131 |
| Teri Wahlig | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $515,541 | $85,206 |
| Erica Axiotis | Executive Director Foundation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,523 | $0 | $22,308 |
| Cathy Lacy | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Vicente | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanie Houston | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Nelson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Young | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Moran | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Byers | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JC Risewick | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Deegan | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim McCulloh | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Henderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Willis | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Stelter | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Christofferson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Gerhart | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Hatten | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Mahoney | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Nucaro | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Stewart | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERI WAHLIG | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $901,039 | $90,080 |
| DAVE MCKENZIE | PRESIDENT/COO Officer | 1 | $0 | $375,687 | $75,235 |
| ERICA AXIOTIS | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,237 | $0 | $21,519 |
| JORDAN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,665 | $0 | $10,144 |
| JOANIE HOUSTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL NELSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY LACY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LITTLEFIELD | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY BYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN CHRISTOFFERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY DEEGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK GERHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN HATTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MCCULLOH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE MORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM NUCARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JC RISEWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY STELTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VICENTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM WILLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 707, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0707
- In care of
- % ROD WILDRICK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAIGE JAEGER, PO BOX 707, JOHNSTON, IA 50131
- Signed the 990
- PAIGE JAEGER, COO
- Phone
- (515) 727-8750
- Website
- WWW.CHILDSERVE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
WE PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO HELP CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS LIVE A GREAT LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2024-2025, THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $4,765,950 TO CHILDSERVE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE. FOUNDATION FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO PROGRAMS WITH A FOCUS ON ENABLING GROWTH AND EXPANSION TO SERVE MORE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OPENING NEW PROGRAMS, ENHANCING FACILITIES; INVESTING IN CARE ENHANCEMENTS THROUGH PROGRAM SUPPORT; AND PURCHASING ADAPTIVE, MEDICAL, OR REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY.Expenses $4,616,913 · grants $4,616,913
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1157665
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P120)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,055,217
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,493,163
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,907,800 | $5,778,698 | $25,055,217 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,005,528 | $8,249,437 | $22,098,370 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,802,859 | $4,710,910 | $16,571,552 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,918,113 | $7,531,763 | $15,317,194 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 42-1157665).
Questions about CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC is 42-1157665.
- Is CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION 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 CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PAIGE JAEGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,907,800, expenses of $5,778,698 and total assets of $25,055,217 at year end.
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