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Nonprofit · EIN 81-2862936

OUT OF A JAM INC

Also known as PAULA G KAUFMAN

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46803

Financials

$711K$365K2023$327K$470K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OUT OF A JAM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$326,932$470,292-$143,360$372,441$80,043$292,398
December 31, 2023990$710,866$365,391$345,475$517,328$81,581$435,747
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$191,382
Program service revenue
$122,097
Investment income
$9,836
Net income from fundraising events
$3,617
Other revenue
$3,617

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,160
Other salaries and wages
$150,603
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$259,643
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,204
Occupancy
$40,730
Travel
$2,280
Depreciation
$4,014
Program services (functional)
$293,895
Management and general (functional)
$171,627
Fundraising (functional)
$4,770

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$517,328
Total assets, end of year
$372,441
Total liabilities, end of year
$80,043
Net assets, end of year
$292,398
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,807
Publicly traded securities
$209,370
Net assets without donor restrictions
$291,148
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,250
Gross receipts
$326,932
Employees
15
Volunteers
240
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
IN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAULA KAUFMANEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$90,160
MELANEE FINDLEYBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TINA BENNETTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ABEER SAEEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTOPHER STOCKAMPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAULA KAUFMANEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$76,634
MELANEE FINDLEYBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TINA BENNETTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ABEER SAEEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTOPHER STOCKAMPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2310 WEISSER PARK AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-3462
In care of
% PAULA G KAUFMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
6017 SAWMILL WOODS DR, Fort Wayne IN 46835
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PAULA KAUFMAN, 3506 STELLHORN RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Paula G Kaufman, 6017 SAWMILL WOODS DR, Fort Wayne IN 46835
Signed the 990
PAULA KAUFMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(260) 450-2317
Return prepared by
HAINES ISENBARGER & SKIBA LLC

Mission

OUT OF A JAM HAS A VISION TO NURTURE AND EDUCATE YOUTH AND WOMEN, A PLAN TO SAVE OVERSTOCKED FOODS TO FEED THE LESS FORTUNATE & A PROGRAM TO GUIDE STUDENTS TOWARD A SUCCESSFUL PATH IN LIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FEEDING FORT WAYNE USES THE SKILLS AND TOOLS WE HAVE TO CAPTURE MUCH OF THE UNWANTED, OVERSTOCKED AND FORGOTTEN FOODS AND TRANSITION THEM INTO HEALTHY, DELICIOUS MEALS FOR THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN REAL NEED.
    Expenses $112,329
  • WELL SERVED IS THE CATERING DIVISION WITH A MISSION TO EXPOSE STUDENTS TO THE CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF CULINARY ARTS. STUDENTS LEARN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL.
    Expenses $94,331 · revenue $96,748
  • THE ESSENTIALS COOKING CLASS PROGRAM TRAINS HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS WITH LIFE SKILLS AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERV SAFE CERTIFICATIONS AND HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS.
    Expenses $37,882
  • THE FOOD TRUCK EMPLOYS STUDENTS IN A SUMMER WORK PROGRAM SELLING UPSCALE SANDWICHES TO THE FORT WAYNE AREA AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. WE CONTINUE TO SELL JAMS MADE BY STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM AND HOST A SHOP, COOK & EAT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TEACH BUSY MOMS HOW TO PLAN AND PREPARE GOOD FOOD IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS.
    Expenses $49,353 · revenue $25,349

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-2862936
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$372,441
Income (IRS master file)
$326,932

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$326,932$470,292$372,441XML
990December 2023$710,866$365,391$517,328XML
990December 2022$340,651$291,805$193,693IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Paula G Kaufman
December 31, 2016≤ $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 81-2862936).

Questions about OUT OF A JAM INC

What is the EIN of OUT OF A JAM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OUT OF A JAM INC is 81-2862936.
Is OUT OF A JAM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to OUT OF A JAM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OUT OF A JAM 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 OUT OF A JAM INC 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 OUT OF A JAM 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 OUT OF A JAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PAULA KAUFMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of OUT OF A JAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,160 (PAULA KAUFMAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does OUT OF A JAM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $326,932, expenses of $470,292 and total assets of $372,441 at year end.

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