Nonprofit · EIN 47-1916189
BELKNAP HOUSE
Tax-exempt · LACONIA, NH 03246
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $332,427 | $441,895 | -$109,468 | $788,636 | $135,478 | $653,158 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $450,466 | $401,908 | $48,558 | $948,252 | $142,214 | $806,038 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $722,516 | $380,451 | $342,065 | $905,942 | $148,664 | $757,278 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $298,072
- of which government grants
- $80,594
- Program service revenue
- $32,356
- Investment income
- $1,999
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,585
- Other salaries and wages
- $215,555
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $319,718
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $775
- Depreciation
- $45,146
- Program services (functional)
- $338,314
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,501
- Fundraising (functional)
- $47,080
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $904,840
- Total assets, end of year
- $788,636
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $135,478
- Net assets, end of year
- $653,158
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $710,597
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $653,158
- Gross receipts
- $332,427
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawna Zechman | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $80,585 |
| Bill Gile | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Brendan Morrison | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Susan ODonnell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Dembitzky | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Nelson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joia Hughes | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Myles Dean | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Jerry | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carrie Pearson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawna Zechman | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $46,154 |
| Bridie Moulton | Former Executive Director Key employee | 0 | $13,462 |
| Don House | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Brendan Morrison | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bill Gile | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Dembitzky | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Ruest | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Jerry | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Myles Dean | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan O'Donnell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carrie Pearson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Gaudet | Executive Director 1/1/23-11/30/23 Trustee or director | 0 | $66,135 | $4,400 |
| Bridie Moulton | Executive Director 12/2023 Key employee | 40 | $2,692 | $0 |
| Don House | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Cheshire | Board member Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Colleen Garrity | Board Member Trustee or director | 9 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Gibbs | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Gile | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Dembitzky | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Jerry | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Fleck | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan O'Donnell | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carrie Pearson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 COURT ST, LACONIA, NH 03246-3644
- In care of
- % COLLEEN GARRITY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Bill Gile, 200 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246
- Signed the 990
- Bill Gile, President
- Phone
- (603) 527-8097
- Return prepared by
- VeroffCPA PC
Mission
to provide homeless families in Belknap county with a safe shelter and to empower families to become self sufficient and independent providing and making available education and resources.
Program accomplishments
- Belknap house has provided homless families in Belknap county with a safe shelter and empowerment to become self sufficient and independent by providing education and resources.Expenses $338,314 · grants $80,594 · revenue $332,427
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
- 47-1916189
- 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 (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $788,636
- Income (IRS master file)
- $332,427
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $332,427 | $441,895 | $788,636 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $450,466 | $401,908 | $948,252 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $722,516 | $380,451 | $905,942 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $407,894 | $336,315 | $570,130 | 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 47-1916189).
Questions about BELKNAP HOUSE
- What is the EIN of BELKNAP HOUSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BELKNAP HOUSE is 47-1916189.
- Is BELKNAP HOUSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to BELKNAP HOUSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BELKNAP HOUSE 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 BELKNAP 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 BELKNAP HOUSE 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 BELKNAP HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bill Gile.
- Who are the officers and directors of BELKNAP HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,585 (Shawna Zechman, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BELKNAP HOUSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $332,427, expenses of $441,895 and total assets of $788,636 at year end.
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