Nonprofit · EIN 59-2961522
CHERA INC
Tax-exempt · LAKLEAND, FL 33809
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $70,211 | $58,557 | $11,654 | $755,164 | $0 | $755,164 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $68,692 | $29,145 | $39,547 | $743,510 | $0 | $743,510 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $54,871
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,340
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $33,986
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $862
- Program services (functional)
- $47,646
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,911
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $743,510
- Total assets, end of year
- $755,164
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $755,164
- Publicly traded securities
- $333,046
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $422,118
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $333,046
- Gross receipts
- $70,211
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Doolittle | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Steve Almos | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Fannin | Past Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 18 | $0 |
| Annette Hutcherson | Corr Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Greg Spencer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Barbara Martin | Res Club Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robin Masden | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 18 | $0 |
| Kevin Johnson | Parliamentarian Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Doolittle | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JC Powell | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Fannin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 18 | $0 |
| Annette Hutcherson | Corr Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Greg Spencer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Barbara Martin | Res Club Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robin Masden | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 18 | $0 |
| Kevin Johnson | Parliamentarian Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 CARPENTERS WAY, LAKLEAND, FL 33809-3956
- Signed the 990
- Greg Spencer, Treasurer
- Phone
- (863) 221-2946
- Return prepared by
- FFH CPA
Mission
Enhance retirement living for all residents of The Estates at Carpenters in a manner that will protect their residential rights and privileges plus establish and define their responsibilities.
Program accomplishments
- Organizing and implementing charitable projects as may be worthy and practical for all residents of The Estates at Carpenters. This includes donations to local 501(c)(3) charities (Talbot House, Anchor House, Lighthouse Ministries, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, Noah's Ark Central Florida, PACE Center for Girls, EAC Good Samaritan Fund, and K9's for Cops).Expenses $31,053 · grants $27,050
- Arranging and conduting in house non-denominational religious services for all residents of The Estates at Carpenters.Expenses $9,061
- College scholarships for Estates at Carpenters employees to assist worthy employees who are interested in furthering their education.Expenses $7,532 · grants $6,936
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2961522
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $755,164
- Income (IRS master file)
- $70,211
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $80,856 | $30,907 | $703,963 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2023 | $65,901 | $33,419 | $645,688 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about CHERA INC
- What is the EIN of CHERA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHERA INC is 59-2961522.
- Is CHERA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to CHERA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHERA 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 CHERA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHERA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHERA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHERA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $70,211, expenses of $58,557 and total assets of $755,164 at year end.