Nonprofit · EIN 48-0888057
ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC
Tax-exempt · TOPEKA, KS 66604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,402,645 | $2,267,471 | $135,174 | $2,051,956 | $608,296 | $1,443,660 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,992,052 | $2,200,403 | -$208,351 | $1,903,166 | $601,709 | $1,301,457 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,378,913
- of which government grants
- $562,888
- Program service revenue
- $11,931
- Investment income
- $22,526
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,900
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$12,720
- Other revenue
- -$10,725
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $119,501
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,332,220
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,668,171
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,711
- Occupancy
- $109,186
- Depreciation
- $19,486
- Program services (functional)
- $2,046,707
- Management and general (functional)
- $174,031
- Fundraising (functional)
- $46,733
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,903,166
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,051,956
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $608,296
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,443,660
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $40,024
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,376,535
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $67,125
- Gross receipts
- $2,439,255
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH ELSEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $105,040 | $17,631 |
| AMY BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE DETERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE SHAFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERIE SAGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA SCHMITT | TREASURER-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN BICKNELL-REISER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB CROWL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN LEWIS | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BEASLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN MCKNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY TRUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE LANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVA WYWADIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU 5/31/23 Officer | 40 | $60,039 | $13,949 |
| SARAH ELSEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEG 6/01/23 Officer | 40 | $54,668 | $5,337 |
| NATALIE GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BEASLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB CROWL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE LANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY TRUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN MCKNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE SHAFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERIE SAGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN BICKNELL-REISER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA SCHMITT | TREASURER-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN LEWIS | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE DETERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1100 SW WANAMAKER RD STE 201, TOPEKA, KS 66604-3805
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAWN BICKNELL-REISER, 1100 SW WANAMAKER ROAD 201, TOPEKA, KS 66604
- Signed the 990
- SARAH ELSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (785) 357-5171
- Website
- EAST.KS.CHILDCAREAWARE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BT&CO PA
Mission
THE AGENCY SUPPORTS THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE OPTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS.
Program accomplishments
- SERVICES TO CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND PROGRAMS. THE AGENCY PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 1,649 CHILDCARE PROGRAMS IN THIRTY-THREE COUNTIES IN EASTERN KANSAS WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES, CONSULTATION SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ALL PROGRAMS RECEIVED ONGOING EDUCATION THROUGH WRITTEN MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BY PHONE AND/OR ON-SITE CONSULTATION FOCUSED AT HELPING CHILDCARE PROVIDERS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE OFFERED TO YOUNG CHILDREN.Expenses $2,046,707 · revenue $13,926
- CHILDCARE REFERRALS TO FAMILIES. REFERRALS WERE PROVIDED TO 8,137 UNIQUE/UNDUPLICATED FAMILIES WHO SEARCHED FOR CHILDCARE IN 2024. WE HAD 14,215 COMPLETED REFERRALS AND 7,988 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF KANSAS. CONSUMER EDUCATION WAS OFFERED TO EVERY FAMILY TO ASSIST THEM IN RECOGNIZING AND CHOOSING HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE THAT WOULD MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN AND FAMILY. REFERRALS ARE CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE, IN PERSON, AND ONLINE WITH MOST FAMILIES RECEIVING MULTIPLE CHILDCARE REFERRALS AS WELL AS INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
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 | Not 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
- 48-0888057
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P83L)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,051,956
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,439,255
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,402,645 | $2,267,471 | $2,051,956 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,992,052 | $2,200,403 | $1,903,166 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,803,317 | $1,753,226 | $1,787,755 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 48-0888057).
Questions about ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC
- What is the EIN of ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC is 48-0888057.
- Is ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL 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 ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAWN BICKNELL-REISER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,040 (SARAH ELSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ERC RESOURCE & REFERRAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,402,645, expenses of $2,267,471 and total assets of $2,051,956 at year end.
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