Nonprofit · EIN 42-1390033
CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC
Tax-exempt · JOHNSTON, IA 50131
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,972,450 | $11,677,383 | $1,295,067 | $2,240,774 | $5,878,122 | -$3,637,348 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,086,614 | $11,309,164 | -$222,550 | $2,332,693 | $7,265,108 | -$4,932,415 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,726,335 | $11,123,276 | -$396,941 | $1,817,946 | $6,527,811 | -$4,709,865 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $974,952
- of which government grants
- $688,635
- Program service revenue
- $11,953,203
- Investment income
- $102
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $102
- Other revenue
- $44,193
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $90,694
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,765,178
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,815,769
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $168,652
- Travel
- $41,057
- Depreciation
- $381,126
- Program services (functional)
- $9,039,088
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,638,295
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,332,693
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,240,774
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,878,122
- Net assets, end of year
- -$3,637,348
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $940,699
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$3,637,348
- Gross receipts
- $12,972,450
- Employees
- 610
- Volunteers
- 124
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 | 4 | $0 | $570,935 | $95,621 |
| David McKenzie | President/COO Officer | 4 | $0 | $461,497 | $81,577 |
| Cara Hardin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Willits | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Moran | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Hagenbucher | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Ceryanec | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David McKenzie | President/COO Officer | 4 | $0 | $792,552 | $73,131 |
| Teri Wahlig | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $515,541 | $85,206 |
| Melody Bruns | VP of Autism & Communnity Services Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,212 | $0 | $15,907 |
| Emily Willits | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Hagenbucher | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Ceryanec | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mondale Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| N Brian Gentry | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERI WAHLIG | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $901,039 | $90,080 |
| DAVID MCKENZIE | PRESIDENT/COO Officer | 4 | $0 | $375,687 | $75,235 |
| MELODY BRUNS | VP OF AUTISM & COMM. SVCS. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,484 | $0 | $13,643 |
| MIKE MCCOY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GENTRY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WEGNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY WILLITS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONDALE SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $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 501310707
- 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
- CHILDSERVE RESPITE GIVES FAMILIES A BREAK FROM DAILY DEMANDS OF CARING FOR A CHILD WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. RESPITE IS PROVIDED IN THE CHILDREN'S HOMES AND IN THE COMMUNITY. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, CHILDSERVE RESPITE PROVIDED SERVICES FOR 465 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND PROVIDED AN AVERAGE OF 8,231 HOURS OF RESPITE SERVICE EACH MONTH.Expenses $2,327,393 · grants $26,880 · revenue $3,669,328
- CHILDSERVE CHILDCARE PROVIDES A UNIQUE CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE FOR AMES AND DES MOINES AREA CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, CHILDSERVE CHILDCARE SERVED 205 CHILDREN.Expenses $1,875,762 · grants $34,630 · revenue $2,140,287
- CHILDSERVE AUTISM DAY PROGRAM INTEGRATES MEDICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL CLINICIANS WITH PARAPROFESSIONALS THAT ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. CHILDSERVE AUTISM DAY PROGRAM PROVIDED 99,635 HOURS OF SERVICE TO 136 CHILDREN.Expenses $1,529,261 · grants $13,926 · revenue $2,404,152
- CHILDSERVE MEDICAL CHILDCARE SERVICE IS A GOAL-ORIENTED DAY SERVICE THAT SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. CHILDSERVE MEDICAL CHILDCARE PROVIDED 64,738 HOURS OF SERVICE TO 83 CHILDREN. EXPENSES $1,180,739. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $9,341. REVENUE $1,586,558 CHILDSERVE SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING (SCL) ASSISTS CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNICATION, INDEPENDENCE, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, CHILDSERVE SCL PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL SERVICES TO 201 CHILDREN, AVERAGING 2,331 HOURS OF SERVICE PER MONTH. EXPENSES $914,260. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $4,093 . REVENUE $1,376,070. CHILDSERVE CASE MANAGEMENT ASSESSES THE NEEDS OF POLK COUNTY CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THEM IN OBTAINING SERVICES, FUNDING AND DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN AND THEN MONITORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THAT PLAN. DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, CHILDSERVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVED 164 CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 22 YEARS. EXPENSES $1,211,673. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $1,824. REVENUE $776,808.Expenses $3,306,672 · grants $15,258 · revenue $3,739,436
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
- 42-1390033
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,240,774
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,972,450
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,972,450 | $11,677,383 | $2,240,774 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,086,614 | $11,309,164 | $2,332,693 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,726,335 | $11,123,276 | $1,817,946 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,623,811 | $10,080,153 | $2,057,993 | 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 42-1390033).
Questions about CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC is 42-1390033.
- Is CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS 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 COMMUNITY OPTIONS 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 COMMUNITY OPTIONS 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 COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PAIGE JAEGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,972,450, expenses of $11,677,383 and total assets of $2,240,774 at year end.
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