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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4922935

CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · NAPERVILLE, IL 60565

Financials

$113K$90K2023$74K$92K2024$205K$224K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$205,137$223,865-$18,728$75,235$0$75,235
December 31, 2024990$74,217$91,665-$17,448$93,964$0$93,964
December 31, 2023990$112,699$89,558$23,141$104,307$0$104,307
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$217,818
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,983
Net income from gaming
-$15,664
Other revenue
-$15,664

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$77,623
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,305
Program services (functional)
$1,000
Fundraising (functional)
$129,336

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$93,963
Total assets, end of year
$75,235
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$75,235
Net assets without donor restrictions
$75,235
Gross receipts
$228,674
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
IL

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
Ronald RadostaBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
10$0
Nirmit ShuklaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
5$0
Charles MooreSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
5$0
Ellsworth WolfBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Joshua SiegelBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Paul BlackBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Bianca BirdBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Sonya VasireddyBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Thomas ForshaBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ron RadostaBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Nirmit ShuklaBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Charles MooreBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Bianca BirdBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Thomas ForshaBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Paul BlackBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Joshua SiegelBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Ellsworth WolfBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ron RadostaBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Nirmit ShuklaBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Charles MooreBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Bianca BirdBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Thomas ForshaBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Ellsworth WolfBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Joshua SiegelBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Paul BlackBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
427 GATESHEAD DR, NAPERVILLE, IL 60565-3148
In care of
% RON RADOSTA
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Ronald Radosta, 427 GATESHEAD DR, NAPERVILLE, IL 605653148
Signed the 990
Ronald Radosta, Board President
Phone
(847) 287-0588

Mission

The Childhood Leukemia Warriors Foundation (CLW) is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immediate financial and emotional support to families of children diagnosed with leukemia. The organization?s mission is to ease the financial burden associated with a childhood leukemia diagnosis and to ensure families can focus on their child?s treatment and recovery.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Diagnosis Grant Program provides immediate financial assistance to families upon a child?s initial diagnosis of leukemia. This one-time grant is intended to help offset urgent, non-medical expenses that arise during the first phase of treatment, including transportation, lodging, meals, and lost household income. By delivering timely support at the point of diagnosis, the program helps stabilize families during a critical and overwhelming period, allowing them to focus on their child?s care and treatment.
    Expenses $24,249 · grants $24,249
  • The Back-to-School Program provides financial assistance to families of children undergoing leukemia treatment to help cover school-related expenses. This support helps ensure children can maintain a sense of normalcy by having necessary supplies, clothing, and resources for the school year, despite the financial strain caused by ongoing medical treatment.
    Expenses $17,749 · grants $17,749
  • The Gas Card Program provides financial assistance to families to help offset transportation costs associated with frequent travel to and from hospitals for treatment. By reducing the burden of travel expenses, this program helps ensure children can consistently access necessary medical care without added financial stress on the family.
    Expenses $10,400 · grants $10,300

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-4922935
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E86)
Assets (IRS master file)
$75,235
Income (IRS master file)
$228,674

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$205,137$223,865$75,235XML
990December 2024$74,217$91,665$93,964XML
990December 2023$112,699$89,558$104,307XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 81-4922935).

Questions about CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION is 81-4922935.
Is CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION 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 CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION 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 CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION 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 CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ronald Radosta.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $205,137, expenses of $223,865 and total assets of $75,235 at year end.

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