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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3987568

BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · AMES, IA 50010

Financials

$24K$23K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2022990-EZ$24,028$22,665$1,363$39,814–$39,814
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$23,975
Investment income
$53

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$10,622
Occupancy
$10,781
Printing, publications and postage
$216
Other expenses
$1,046
Program services (functional)
$15,165

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$38,451
Total assets, end of year
$39,814
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$39,814
Cash, savings and investments
$39,415
Gross receipts
$24,028

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, 2022, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TERE ERICKSONPRESIDENT0$0
PEGGY BESTSECRETARY0$0
BARB MOORETREASURER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2382, AMES, IA 50010-2382
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO BOX 2382, AMES IA 50010
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
TERESA RHOHRET, PO BOX 2382, AMES IA 50010
Signed the 990-EZ
TERE ERICKSON, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
ALLEN L KOCKLER CO

Mission

BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED FIND HOPE AND SUCCESS AS THEY SEEK TO DISCOVER GOD'S PLAN FOR THEIR LIVES. WE TEACH THAT JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE THROUGH REGULAR BIBLE STUDY. IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH WOMEN TO INTEGRATE THEM BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY AND A LOCAL CONGREGATIONS. WOMEN MUST UNDERGO AN APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS TO BE ADMITTED INTO THE BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE. WE ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PURSUE THEIR FAITH AS THEY REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN AMES AND TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. EACH WOMAN MUST GET A JOB AND CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY TOWARD HER STAY AT BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE, WHILE RECEIVING DISCIPLESHIP, MENTORING, AND APPLICABLE PROGRAMMING. THE BOARD AND A GROUP OF INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS OFFER CONTINUAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY IN THE HOUSE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022

Program accomplishments

  • BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED FIND HOPE AND SUCCESS AS THEY SEEK TO DISCOVER GOD'S PLAN FOR THEIR LIVES. WE TEACH THAT JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE THROUGH REGULAR BIBLE STUDY. IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH WOMEN TO INTEGRATE THEM BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY AND A LOCAL CONGREGATIONS. WOMEN MUST UNDERGO AN APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS TO BE ADMITTED INTO THE BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE. WE ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PURSUE THEIR FAITH AS THEY REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN AMES AND TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. EACH WOMAN MUST GET A JOB AND CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY TOWARD HER STAY AT BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE, WHILE RECEIVING DISCIPLESHIP, MENTORING, AND APPLICABLE PROGRAMMING. THE BOARD AND A GROUP OF INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS OFFER CONTINUAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY IN THE HOUSE.
    Expenses $14,660
  • BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED FIND HOPE AND SUCCESS AS THEY SEEK TO DISCOVER GOD'S PLAN FOR THEIR LIVES. WE TEACH THAT JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE THROUGH REGULAR BIBLE STUDY. IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH WOMEN TO INTEGRATE THEM BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY AND A LOCAL CONGREGATIONS. WOMEN MUST UNDERGO AN APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS TO BE ADMITTED INTO THE BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE. WE ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PURSUE THEIR FAITH AS THEY REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN AMES AND TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. EACH WOMAN MUST GET A JOB AND CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY TOWARD HER STAY AT BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE, WHILE RECEIVING DISCIPLESHIP, MENTORING, AND APPLICABLE PROGRAMMING. THE BOARD AND A GROUP OF INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS OFFER CONTINUAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY IN THE HOUSE.
    Expenses $505

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-3987568
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2019
Posted by the IRS
October 11, 2021
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2019

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: TERESA RHOHRET
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: TERESA RHOHRET
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: TERE ERICKSON
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2022$24,028$22,665$39,814XML

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 46-3987568).

Questions about BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE

What is the EIN of BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE is 46-3987568.
Is BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2019.
Are donations to BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE 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 BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE?
The 990-N for 2025 names TERESA RHOHRET.
Who are the officers and directors of BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BUTTERFLY FREEDOM HOUSE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022 it reported revenue of $24,028, expenses of $22,665 and total assets of $39,814 at year end.

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