Nonprofit · EIN 74-2276776
HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · FREDERICKSBRG, TX 78624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,796,985 | $1,225,785 | $571,200 | $7,479,936 | $1,503,106 | $5,976,830 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,174,451 | $1,088,864 | $3,085,587 | $5,418,190 | $28,273 | $5,389,917 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,595,368
- of which government grants
- $12,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $201,617
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $766,452
- Other salaries and wages
- $282,442
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $320,690
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,750
- Occupancy
- $12,938
- Depreciation
- $16,591
- Program services (functional)
- $1,096,905
- Management and general (functional)
- $111,212
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,668
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,418,190
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,479,936
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,503,106
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,976,830
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,449,675
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,712,573
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $264,257
- Gross receipts
- $1,796,985
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY HEIFNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $115,100 |
| MARK PETERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KELLI OLFERS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JADE BROWNING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RAY TIEMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIM BOWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN OESTRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY O'NEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA ROEBUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH WHITED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE EIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA ROWAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY HEIFNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $113,500 |
| MARK PETERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KELLI OLFERS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JADE BROWNING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RAY TIEMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIM BOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURIE JENSCHKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY MCCARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM MUSSELMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN OESTRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY O'NEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA ROEBUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH WHITED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1904 N LLANO ST, FREDERICKSBRG, TX 78624-2915
- In care of
- % HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK PETERSON, PO BOX 73, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624
- Signed the 990
- MARK PETERSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (830) 997-9756
- Website
- www.needscouncil.org
- Return prepared by
- Paul Anderson CPA PLLC
Mission
THE HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL PROVIDES SHORT TERM ASSISTANCE TO THE COUNTYS MOST VULNERABLE BY JUDICIOUS AND COMPASSIONATE DISTRIBUTION OF GIFTS AND VOLUNTEER TALENTS THROUGH COORDINATION OF LOCAL RESOURCES AND DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- THE HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL COORDINATES OVER 28 PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, VETERANS, FAMILIES AND THE ELDERLY IN THE GILLESPIE COUNTY COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE ORGANIZED INTO THREE MAJOR SUB-CATEGORIES: CRISIS ASSISTANCE - THE NEEDS COUNCIL PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING, UTILITIES, CHILD CARE, MEDICATIONS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES, DENTAL, HEARING AND VISION EXPENSES IN TIMES OF CRISIS. COUNSELING & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT - THE NEEDS COUNCIL PROVIDES CRITICAL COUNSELING BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS TO VICTIMS OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES BUDGETING, GOAL-SETTING AND FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE AS CLIENTS GET THEIR LIVES BACK ON TRACK. CHILDREN AND SENIOR SERVICES - THE NEEDS COUNCIL PROVIDES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FOOD, CHILDCARE, COUNSELING, SCHOLARSHIPS, TAX PREPARATION AND ASSISTANCE AT CHRISTMAS TIME. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER FORMS OF FRIENDLY SUPPORT TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS SINCE MANY HAVE NO FAMILY NEARBY. ADDITIONALLY, THE COUNCIL HELPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS ADOPT AND PROVIDE GIFTS TO THESE SENIORS (AS WELL AS DISABLED ADULTS) AT CHRISTMAS.Expenses $1,096,905 · grants $899,205
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
- 74-2276776
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,479,936
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,796,985
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,796,985 | $1,225,785 | $7,479,936 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,174,451 | $1,088,864 | $5,418,190 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,248,278 | $1,067,966 | $2,192,512 | 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 74-2276776).
Questions about HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL is 74-2276776.
- Is HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL 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 HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL 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 HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL 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 HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARK PETERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,100 (CINDY HEIFNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,796,985, expenses of $1,225,785 and total assets of $7,479,936 at year end.
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