Nonprofit · EIN 59-2754795
FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC
Tax-exempt · FT WALTON BCH, FL 32548
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $714,759 | $694,100 | $20,659 | $2,308,010 | $58,228 | $2,249,782 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $521,672 | $625,905 | -$104,233 | $2,264,630 | $52,305 | $2,212,325 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $173,557
- of which government grants
- $116,151
- Program service revenue
- $480,889
- Investment income
- $12,173
- Net income from fundraising events
- $48,140
- Other revenue
- $48,140
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $280,161
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $301,698
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,100
- Occupancy
- $43,339
- Depreciation
- $86,966
- Program services (functional)
- $603,633
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,467
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,264,630
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,308,010
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,228
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,249,782
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,660,426
- Publicly traded securities
- $16,797
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,249,782
- Gross receipts
- $720,044
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 124
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA TASHIK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $63,000 |
| TRACY MCCREARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KENT VANCIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEVE BAXTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BEAVERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JIM CURRY | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GENE BARKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TAMMY MAGEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES KRUG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KENNETH LAPEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KARI PAINTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CHENEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARY ANN DAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JUNE SCROGGIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF HOOTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KAREN REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JASON MONROE | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD BURNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CODY BOWLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA TASHIK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $63,000 |
| TRACY MCCREARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KENT VANCIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEVE BAXTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BEAVERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JIM CURRY | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GENE BARKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TAMMY MAGEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES KRUG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KENNETH LAPEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KARI PAINTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CHENEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARY ANN DAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JUNE SCROGGIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF HOOTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KAREN REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JASON MONROE | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD BURNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CODY BOWLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8 BOBOLINK ST NE, FT WALTON BCH, FL 32548-4979
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONNA TASHIK, 8 BOBOLINK STREET NE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
- Signed the 990
- DONNA TASHIK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (850) 243-5648
- Return prepared by
- CARTER & COMPANY CPAS LLC
Mission
OUR GOAL & MISSION IS TO BRING RELIEF TO THE HOMELESS, THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED IN OUR COMMUNITY, TO GIVE ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES, RENT PAYMENTS, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER. OUR PURPOSE IS TO EXTEND A HELPING HAND TO THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN AND TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO MOVE BACK INTO THE MAINSTREAM WITH CONFIDENCE IN THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATE A 11 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX THAT PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO FAMILIES THAT ARE HOMELESS OR ARE IN IMMINENT DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS.Expenses $123,115 · revenue $73,028
- TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND ASSISTANCE TO THE HOMELESS AND THOSE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, ASSISTANCE WITH RENTAL PAYMENTS AND UTILITY PAYMENTS, BUS TICKETS, GAS CARDS, LAUNDRY, AND A PLACE TO SHOWER.Expenses $337,978
- THE THRIFT STORE PROVIDES CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR THE FAMILIES THAT ARE HOMELESS OR ARE IMMINENT DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A LOCATION FOR THEM TO VOLUNTEER AND GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE.Expenses $142,540 · revenue $407,861
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2754795
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,289,898
- Income (IRS master file)
- $724,072
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $714,759 | $694,100 | $2,308,010 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $521,672 | $625,905 | $2,264,630 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,464,457 | $607,069 | $2,349,521 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 59-2754795).
Questions about FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC
- What is the EIN of FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC is 59-2754795.
- Is FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 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 FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 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 FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 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 FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DONNA TASHIK.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,000 (DONNA TASHIK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $714,759, expenses of $694,100 and total assets of $2,308,010 at year end.
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