Nonprofit · EIN 71-0858484
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND
Tax-exempt · BENTONVILLE, AR 72716
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990 | $56,244,956 | $27,266,995 | $28,977,961 | $106,285,973 | $887,928 | $105,398,045 |
| January 31, 2025 | 990 | $17,644,208 | $25,112,114 | -$7,467,906 | $77,946,644 | $1,526,560 | $76,420,084 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,888,653 | $11,017,099 | $3,871,554 | $84,947,412 | $1,059,422 | $83,887,990 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $52,487,715
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,757,241
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $27,091,157
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $79,381
- Accounting fees
- $33,000
- Program services (functional)
- $27,137,814
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,637
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,544
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $77,946,644
- Total assets, end of year
- $106,285,973
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $887,928
- Net assets, end of year
- $105,398,045
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $104,398,045
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,000,000
- Gross receipts
- $56,244,956
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN MCLAUGHLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ULISES CORREA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DEL SLONEKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JEFF LEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MATT MILBRODT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KAREN LIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| SCOTT APPLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DELINDA DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MARK HANKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| CARLOS SANCHEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MEARS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| NARASIMHAN RAMPALLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| GREG CATHEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DAVID GLICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JUSTIN TRAWEEK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANNAN SUNDARAMURTHY | TRUSTEE (END 2025) Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JULIE GEHRKI | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BJ CROUCH | ASST TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA DEATON | ASST SECRETARY (BEG 11/2025) Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN HOGUE | VICE PRESIDENT/COO Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELYN BRIGANCE | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN DEL ROSARIO | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA ZAZYCKI | ASST SECRETARY (END 11/2025) Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2025: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN MCLAUGHLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ULISES CORREA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| GENO BELL | TRUSTEE (END 2024) Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DEL SLONEKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| YOLANDA HORTON-EVANS | TRUSTEE (END 2024) Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JEFF LEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MATT MILBRODT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KAREN LIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KANNAN SUNDARAMURTHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| SCOTT APPLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DELINDA DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MARK HANKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| CARLOS SANCHEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MEARS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| NARASIMHAN RAMPALLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| GREG CATHEY | TRUSTEE (BEG 11/12/24) Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DAVID GLICK | TRUSTEE (BEG 11/12/24) Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JUSTIN TRAWEEK | TRUSTEE (BEG 11/12/24) Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JULIE GEHRKI | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BJ CROUCH | ASST TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA ZAZYCKI | ASST SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN HOGUE | VICE PRESIDENT/COO Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELYN BRIGANCE | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN DEL ROSARIO | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN MCLAUGHLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ULISES CORREA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| GENO BELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| VANESSA SMITH | FORMER TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MELANIE BELFORD | FORMER TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| CARMEN GONCALVES | FORMER TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DEL SLONEKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| YOLANDA HORTON-EVANS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JEFF LEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MATT MILBRODT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KAREN LIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KANNAN SUNDARAMURTHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| SCOTT APPLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DELINDA DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MARK HANKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| CARLOS SANCHEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MEARS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| NARASIMHAN RAMPALLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JULIE GEHRKI | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BJ CROUCH | ASST TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA ZAZYCKI | ASST SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN HOGUE | VICE PRESIDENT/COO Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELYN BRIGANCE | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN DEL ROSARIO | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 806 EXCELLENCE DR MS0150, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716-0150
- In care of
- % BETSY REITHEMEYER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JULIE GEHRKI, 806 EXCELLENCE DR MS0150, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716
- Signed the 990
- JULIE GEHRKI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (800) 536-9925
- Return prepared by
- ERWIN & COMPANY PA
Mission
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED WAL-MART ASSOCIATES WHEN THEY ARE EXPERIENCING EXTREME FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- THE FUND PROVIDES MONETARY SUPPORT TO QUALIFIED ASSOCIATES WHEN THEY EXPERIENCE EXTREME ECONOMIC HARDSHIP DUE TO SITUATIONS OUTSIDE OF THEIR CONTROL.Expenses $27,137,814 · grants $27,091,157 · revenue $52,487,715
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 71-0858484
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mutual and membership benefit (Y43)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $106,285,973
- Income (IRS master file)
- $56,244,956
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | January 2026 | $56,244,956 | $27,266,995 | $106,285,973 | XML |
| 990 | January 2025 | $17,644,208 | $25,112,114 | $77,946,644 | XML |
| 990 | January 2024 | $14,888,653 | $11,017,099 | $84,947,412 | XML |
| 990 | January 2023 | $12,990,666 | $8,470,580 | $81,191,549 | IRS |
| 990 | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 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 71-0858484).
Questions about WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND
- What is the EIN of WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND is 71-0858484.
- Is WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND 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 WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 names JULIE GEHRKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 23 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WAL-MART ASSOCIATES IN CRITICAL NEED FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $56,244,956, expenses of $27,266,995 and total assets of $106,285,973 at year end.
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