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Nonprofit · EIN 81-2619137

ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77059

Financials

$108K$79K2023$135K$142K2024$380K$319K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$379,688$319,464$60,224$177,939$13,860$164,079
December 31, 2024990-EZ$135,049$142,404-$7,355$111,957$8,109$103,848
December 31, 2023990-EZ$108,330$78,829$29,501$115,536$4,312$111,224
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$300,601
Program service revenue
$64,246
Investment income
$3,187
Net income from fundraising events
$4,582
Net income from gaming
$2,060
Other revenue
$11,654

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$76,065
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$81,884
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,325
Travel
$9,877
Program services (functional)
$248,390
Management and general (functional)
$38,569
Fundraising (functional)
$32,505

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$111,957
Total assets, end of year
$177,939
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,860
Net assets, end of year
$164,079
Net assets without donor restrictions
$153,579
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,500
Gross receipts
$379,688
Employees
1
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2016
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shawn JohnsonExec Director
Officer
40$76,395
Michael St OngeChair
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Annae JonesSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Summer KozaiTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
John DomboDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Craig JackmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Stephen KaestleDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Peter NohreDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Victoria PowellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Harold SearsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Priya SheriffDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shawn JohnsonExec Director40$64,086
Michael St OngeChair15$0
Annae JonesSecretary4$0
Summer KozaiTreasurer2$0
John DomboDirector4$0
Stephen KaestleDirector1$0
Peter NohreDirector2$0
Victoria PowellDirector1$0
Harold SearsDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shawn JohnsonExec Director30$42,552
Karen LundquistDirector2$675
Michael St OngeChair15$0
Annae JonesSecretary4$0
Summer KozaiTreasurer2$0
John DomboDirector4$0
Mara HerschbachDirector1$0
Stephen KaestleDirector1$0
Peter NohreDirector2$0
Victoria PowellDirector1$0
Harold SearsDirector1$0
Gerald StarkDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16111 PARK CENTER DR, HOUSTON, TX 77059-4083
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
16111 PARK CENTER DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77059
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Shawn Johnson, 16111 Park Center Dr, Houston, TX 77059
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
SHAWN JOHNSON, 16111 PARK CENTER DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77059
Signed the 990
Shawn Johnson, Executive Director
Phone
(713) 240-8336
Return prepared by
Dunagan Jack LLP

Mission

To educate, empower, and connect those living without both hands, both arms, or all four limbs.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Enhancing Skills for Life:* Provided a safe environment for individuals missing both arms or upper and lower limbs to connect in person;* Provided facilities, equipment and other resources for participants to engage in the promotion and participation of events and activities regarding upper limb loss rehabilitation;* provided opportunities for participants to engage in recreational and social events with similar individuals;* Sponsored, hosted and participated in events and activities that promote the rehabilitation of persons affected by bilateral upper limb loss.
    Expenses $248,390 · revenue $64,246

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-2619137
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$177,939
Income (IRS master file)
$379,688

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$379,688$319,464$177,939XML
990-EZDecember 2024$135,049$142,404$111,957XML
990-EZDecember 2023$108,330$78,829$115,536XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: SHAWN JOHNSON
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Shawn Johnson
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-2619137).

Questions about ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE

What is the EIN of ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE is 81-2619137.
Is ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE 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 ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE 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 ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Shawn Johnson.
Who are the officers and directors of ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,395 (Shawn Johnson, Exec Director).
How much revenue does ENHANCING SKILLS FOR LIFE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $379,688, expenses of $319,464 and total assets of $177,939 at year end.

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