Nonprofit · EIN 46-4980002
FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC
Tax-exempt · NORWALK, CT 06851
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,213,972 | $4,204,247 | $1,009,725 | $6,157,898 | $698,295 | $5,459,603 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,770,698 | $3,888,203 | -$117,505 | $5,614,973 | $1,155,233 | $4,459,740 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,010,724 | $2,831,189 | $179,535 | $5,562,608 | $1,003,254 | $4,559,354 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,037,672
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $176,300
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $900,687
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $900,687
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $240,794
- Travel
- $19,336
- Depreciation
- $79,459
- Program services (functional)
- $3,481,158
- Management and general (functional)
- $628,839
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,250
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,614,973
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,157,898
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $698,295
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,459,603
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $295,066
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,339,675
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,458,499
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,104
- Gross receipts
- $5,549,786
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 780
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNEE KNIGHT | CO-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| TINA KRAMER | CO-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS CONHEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KRAMER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE MIRZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA JORDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTIN THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS LASUSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNEE KNIGHT | CO-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| TINA KRAMER | CO-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS CONHEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KRAMER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE MIRZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA JORDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTIN THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS | LASUSA Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNEE KNIGHT | CO-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| TINA KRAMER | CO-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS CONHEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KRAMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE MIRZA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA WAITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 346 MAIN AVE STE 3A, NORWALK, CT 06851-1591
- In care of
- % SHAWNEE KNIGHT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHAWNEE KNIGHT, 346 MAIN AVENUE 3A, NORWALK, CT 06851
- Signed the 990
- SHAWNEE KNIGHT, CO-PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (203) 750-0019
- Website
- WWW.FILLINGINTHEBLANKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TOBIN & COMPANY CPA'S
Mission
FILLING IN THE BLANKS ("FITB") AIMS TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY PROVIDING CHILDREN IN NEED WITH MEALS ON THE WEEKENDS. FITB STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, SPECIFICALLY FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FITB FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY DELIVERING MEALS DIRECTLY TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES EACH WEEKEND TO BRIDGE THE GAP WHEN THEY ARE NOT RECEIVING NUTRITION FROM THEIR SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, OR CAMPS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO REMOVE ONE WORRY FROM THEIR LIVES, PUT THEM ON MORE EQUAL GROUND WITH THEIR FOOD-SECURE PEERS, AND PROVIDE CONSISTENT NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- FILLING IN THE BLANKS ADDRESSES CHILDHOOD HUNGER THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE, YEAR-ROUND APPROACH THAT BRINGS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTLY TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED. WE PROVIDE EASY-TO-PREPARE, NON-PERISHABLE, AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD EVERY WEEKEND, ALL YEAR LONG. MONTHLY HYGIENE BAGS ARE ALSO PROVIDED.OUR MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM DELIVERS FRESH PRODUCE, MEAT, DAIRY, AND STAPLES DIRECTLY INTO NEIGHBORHOODS, SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE FAMILY WITH HEALTHY, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE FOODS.WE ALSO PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER ON-SITE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES.Expenses $3,481,158
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4980002
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,157,898
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,549,786
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,213,972 | $4,204,247 | $6,157,898 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,770,698 | $3,888,203 | $5,614,973 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,010,724 | $2,831,189 | $5,562,608 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,364,075 | $1,806,882 | $4,709,874 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 46-4980002).
Questions about FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC
- What is the EIN of FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC is 46-4980002.
- Is FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FILLING IN THE BLANKS 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 FILLING IN THE BLANKS 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 FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC 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 FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHAWNEE KNIGHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,213,972, expenses of $4,204,247 and total assets of $6,157,898 at year end.
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