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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4037460

JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP

Also known as SEA OF CHANGE

Tax-exempt · MAUSTON, WI 53948

Financials

$922K$39K2023$116K$34K2024$128K$33K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$127,692$32,734$94,958$1,478,646$0$1,478,646
December 31, 2024990$115,523$33,603$81,920$1,383,688$0$1,383,688
December 31, 2023990$922,325$39,331$882,994$1,301,768$0$1,301,768
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$61,969
Program service revenue
$24,425
Investment income
$38,260
Net income from fundraising events
$3,038
Other revenue
$3,038

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,105
Occupancy
$18,956
Program services (functional)
$22,203
Management and general (functional)
$10,531

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,383,688
Total assets, end of year
$1,478,646
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,478,646
Land, buildings and equipment
$335,333
Gross receipts
$127,692
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2012
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
COLLEEN BOLCHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KEN BOLCHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JULIE MECIKALSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDA SCHUBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LYNN THERKELSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LAURIE BATTENTREASURER
Officer
–$0
JOANNE MCKIBBENSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
MARK MESSERPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
DALE NEINASTVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
COLLEEN BOLCHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KEN BOLCHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JULIE MECIKALSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDA SCHUBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LYNN THERKELSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LAURIE BATTENTREASURER
Officer
–$0
JOANNE MCKIBBENSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
MARK MESSERPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
DALE NEINASTVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
COLLEEN BOLCHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN BOLCHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIE MECIKALSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA SCHUBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LYNN THERKELSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURIE BATTENTREASURER
Officer
6$0
JOANNE MCKIBBENSECRETARY
Officer
3$0
MARK MESSERPRESIDENT
Officer
7$0
DALE NEINASTVICE PRESIDE
Officer
7$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 444, MAUSTON, WI 53948-0444
In care of
% LINDA MITCHEL-MAY
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO Box 444, MAUSTON WI 53948
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LAURIE BATTEN, PO BOX 444, MAUSTON, WI 53948
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Mark Messer, PO Box 444, MAUSTON WI 53948
Signed the 990
LAURIE BATTEN, TREASURER
Phone
(608) 548-2412
Return prepared by
LUTZ TAX & ACCOUNTING INC

Mission

THE MISSION OF SEA OF CHANGE IS TO ACT AS A SOURCE OF SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE IN NEED OF SHELTER AND SUPPORT IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE AIM TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS TO THOSE WHO ARE IN TRANSITION. WE ALSO STRIVE TO RAISE AWARENESS ON TOPICS AND ISSUES THAT LEAD TO AND PROLONG HOMELESSNESS SO THAT WE CAN TAKE STEPS TO REDUCE THE OCCURANCE AND DURATION OF HOMELESSNESS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE SUPPORT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR HOMELSS INDIVIDUALS IN JUNEAU COUNTY
    Expenses $22,203 · revenue $24,425

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
45-4037460
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,478,646
Income (IRS master file)
$127,692

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$127,692$32,734$1,478,646XML
990December 2024$115,523$33,603$1,383,688IRS
990December 2023$922,325$39,331$1,301,768XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Mark Messer
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Mark Messer
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Mark Messer
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 45-4037460).

Questions about JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP

What is the EIN of JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP is 45-4037460.
Is JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP 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 JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP 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 JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP 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 JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LAURIE BATTEN.
Who are the officers and directors of JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JUNEAU COUNTY SUPPORT EDUCATION ADVOCACY GROUP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $127,692, expenses of $32,734 and total assets of $1,478,646 at year end.

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