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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4351414

BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND

Tax-exempt · LAWRENCE, KS 66046

Financials

$89K$91K2023$131K$143K2024$93K$79K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$92,705$79,295$13,410$63,426–$63,426
December 31, 2024990-EZ$131,249$142,765-$11,516$50,016–$50,016
December 31, 2023990-EZ$89,292$91,246-$1,954$61,532–$61,532
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$98,075
Investment income
$37
Net income from fundraising events
-$10,575
Other revenue
$5,168

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$61,569
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,458
Occupancy
$2,077
Printing, publications and postage
$704
Other expenses
$12,487
Program services (functional)
$75,686

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$50,016
Total assets, end of year
$63,426
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$63,426
Cash, savings and investments
$63,426
Gross receipts
$103,280

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
JASON SOUTERPresident2$0
ERICA SOUTERBOARD MEMBER2$0
JANINE LESLIETreasurer2$0
SAMANTHA SMITHBOARD MEMBER1$0
JERIKA FRANCISBOARD MEMBER1$0
KRISTINA SELTERSBOARD MEMBER1$0
KATIE BRANSONBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JASON SOUTERPresident2$0
ERICA SOUTERBOARD MEMBER2$0
JANINE LESLIETreasurer2$0
STEPHANIE SELKBOARD MEMBER1$0
JERIKA FRANCISBOARD MEMBER1$0
MICHAEL BUNCHSecretary2$0
KRISTINA SELTERSBOARD MEMBER1$0
HEATH SCHMIDTBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JASON SOUTERPresident2$0
ERICA SOUTERTreasurer2$0
JANINE LESLIEFINANCIAL COORD2$0
STEPHANIE SELKBOARD MEMBER2$0
JERIKA FRANCISBOARD MEMBER1$0
MICHAEL BUNCHMEMBER1$0
HEATH SCHMIDTMEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2040 W 31ST ST STE G 195, LAWRENCE, KS 66046-5512
In care of
% JASON
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
2030 West 31st Street Suite G, Lawrence KS 66046
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Jason Souter, 2920 Fenwick Road, Lawrence KS 66046
Signed the 990-EZ
JASON SOUTER, Director
Phone
(785) 979-2816
Return prepared by
The Roark Group LLC

Mission

ASSIST FAMILIES FACED WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER DIAGNOSIS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BABY JAY'S LEGACY OF HOPE HAS BEEN ABLE TO HELP 100 FAMILIES TO GET ASSISTANCE DURING THE CANCER JOURNEY. WE HELP WITH GAS CARDS, ELECTRICITY, CAR PAYMENTS, HOUSE PAYMENTS, AND OTHER BILLS THAT COME UP.
    Expenses $75,686

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
45-4351414
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$63,426
Income (IRS master file)
$103,280

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$92,705$79,295$63,426XML
990-EZDecember 2024$131,249$142,765$50,016IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$89,292$91,246$61,532XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Jason Souter
December 31, 2017≤ $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 45-4351414).

Questions about BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND

What is the EIN of BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND is 45-4351414.
Is BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND 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 BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND 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 BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND 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 BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND?
The 990-N for 2017 names Jason Souter.
Who are the officers and directors of BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BABYJAYS LEGACY OF HOPE FUND have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $92,705, expenses of $79,295 and total assets of $63,426 at year end.

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