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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1959538

MICHAELS WAY

Tax-exempt · FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034

Financials

$1M$563K2023$2.1M$645K2024$1.5M$891K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MICHAELS WAY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,541,667$890,839$650,828$14,431,035$6,137$14,424,898
December 31, 2024990$2,115,308$645,206$1,470,102$12,972,681$41,702$12,930,979
December 31, 2023990$1,012,014$563,066$448,948$11,191,211$2,535$11,188,676
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$548,019
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$677,501
Net gain from sales of assets
$373,542
Net income from fundraising events
$316,147
Other revenue
$316,147

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$843,728
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,750
Program services (functional)
$843,728
Management and general (functional)
$33,682
Fundraising (functional)
$13,429

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,972,681
Total assets, end of year
$14,431,035
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,137
Net assets, end of year
$14,424,898
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,324,317
Net assets with donor restrictions
$100,581
Gross receipts
$22,190,008
Employees
0
Volunteers
42
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
PA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTOPHER J MCELWEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL MCELWEEVP/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
KATHY MCELWEEVP/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
LAWRENCE J KANAVYVP/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SCOTT PALMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TUG GALLAGHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LARRY GOLDBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KEVIN DAVIESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RICK MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SCOTT CRUTCHFIELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BLAKE GREENHALGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TIM KANAVYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CAYLA MCELWEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
COURTNEY MCELWEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYNDSEY YOCUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARK YOCUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
PAUL CONNOLLYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MATTHEW DELANEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTOPHER J MCELWEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL MCELWEEVP/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
KATHY MCELWEEVP/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
LAWRENCE J KANAVYVP/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATT DELANEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOHN J DOUGHERTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOHN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SCOTT PALMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TUG GALLAGHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LARRY GOLDBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KEVIN DAVIESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RICK MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ALEC GREENHALGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JAMES MURRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SCOTT CRUTCHFIELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DICK VERMEILHONORARY BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BLAKE GREENHALGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TIM KANAVYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CAYLA MCELWEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
COURTNEY MCELWEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LYNDSEY YOCUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARK YOCUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTOPHER J MCELWEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL MCELWEEVP/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
KATHY MCELWEEVP/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
LAWRENCE J KANAVYVP/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATT DELANEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOHN J DOUGHERTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOHN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SCOTT PALMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TUG GALLAGHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LARRY GOLDBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KEVIN DAVIESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RICK MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BRANDY IGDALSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JIM MURRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SCOTT CRUTCHFIELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DICK VERMEILHONORARY BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ROB ARONSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
520 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE 4, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034-3306
In care of
% CHRISTOPHER J MCELWEE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CHRISTOPHER J MCELWEE, 520 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE 4, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Signed the 990
CHRISTOPHER J MCELWEE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(215) 591-9198
Return prepared by
MAILLIE LLP

Mission

MICHAEL'S WAY PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER IN ORDER TO HELP THESE FAMILIES COPE WITH EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
    Expenses $275,395 · grants $275,395
  • COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
    Expenses $200,000 · grants $200,000
  • PHILADELPHIA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
    Expenses $80,800 · grants $80,800
  • ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
    Expenses $59,927 · grants $59,927
  • NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPPITAL, WILMINGTON, DE
    Expenses $64,060 · grants $64,060
  • LEHIGH VALLEY REILLY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
    Expenses $7,752 · grants $7,752
  • FUNFEST CARNIVAL FOR KIDS
    Expenses $16,964 · grants $16,964
  • LEVINE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, NORTH CAROLINA
    Expenses $74,411 · grants $74,411
  • BUILDING HOPE FOR KIDS
    Expenses $64,419 · grants $64,419

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1959538
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,431,035
Income (IRS master file)
$22,190,008

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,541,667$890,839$14,431,035XML
990December 2024$2,115,308$645,206$12,972,681XML
990December 2023$1,012,014$563,066$11,191,211XML
990December 2022$1,160,923$577,483$10,200,253IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 43-1959538).

Questions about MICHAELS WAY

What is the EIN of MICHAELS WAY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHAELS WAY is 43-1959538.
Is MICHAELS WAY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to MICHAELS WAY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MICHAELS WAY 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 MICHAELS WAY 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 MICHAELS WAY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MICHAELS WAY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER J MCELWEE.
Who are the officers and directors of MICHAELS WAY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MICHAELS WAY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,541,667, expenses of $890,839 and total assets of $14,431,035 at year end.

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