Nonprofit · EIN 46-3849474
CARE INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $118,114 | $152,615 | -$34,501 | $25,825 | – | $25,825 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $117,301 | $109,899 | $7,402 | $60,326 | – | $60,326 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $118,114
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $150,915
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $1,700
- Program services (functional)
- $150,915
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $60,326
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,825
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,825
- Cash, savings and investments
- $25,825
- Gross receipts
- $118,114
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISANNE CHRIST | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CARLA HAUCK | VICE PRESIDE | 0.25 | $0 |
| BRAD ROBITCHEK | TREASURER | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARY PHILLIPS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $0 |
| JILL BIKOFF | CO LEADER | 0.25 | $0 |
| MICHELLE STEUER | CO LEADER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISANNE CHRIST | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA HAUCK | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD ROBITCHEK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MARY PHILLIPS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JILL BIKOFF | CO LEADER | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE STEUER | CO LEADER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- CENTIER BANK 600 E 84TH AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-0000
- In care of
- % STACY BIRKY TAX OFFICER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 600 E 84th Ave 4th Fl, Merrillville IN 46410
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- JILL BIKOFF, 600 E 84th Ave 4th Fl, Merrillville IN 46410
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CHRISANNE CHRIST, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (219) 755-6110
- Return prepared by
- CENTIER BANK
Mission
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: CARE INC PROVIDES EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FELLOW EMPLOYEES FOR ITEMS SUCH AS RENT, UTILITIES, LOAN PAYMENTS, GROCERIES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. THE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH DONATIONS FROM OTHER FELLOW EMPLOYEES.
Program accomplishments
- CARE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES FOR RENT, UTILITIES, CAR & HOME LOAN PAYMENTS, GROCERIES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.Expenses $150,915 · grants $150,915
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3849474
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,825
- Income (IRS master file)
- $118,114
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- August 16, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $118,114 | $152,615 | $25,825 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $117,301 | $109,899 | $60,326 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JILL BIKOFF | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: STACY BIRKY | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: STACY BIRKY | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: STACY BIRKY | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 46-3849474).
Questions about CARE INC
- What is the EIN of CARE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARE INC is 46-3849474.
- Is CARE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
- Are donations to CARE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARE 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 CARE INC 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 CARE INC 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 CARE INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names JILL BIKOFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CARE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $118,114, expenses of $152,615 and total assets of $25,825 at year end.
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