Nonprofit · EIN 81-5362721
JAMES SAMARITAN
Tax-exempt · COVINGTON, LA 70433
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $209,946 | $294,318 | -$84,372 | $244,668 | $20,472 | $224,196 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $348,641 | $263,380 | $85,261 | $363,204 | $54,636 | $308,568 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $209,691
- of which government grants
- $32,492
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $255
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,500
- Depreciation
- $4,867
- Program services (functional)
- $198,333
- Management and general (functional)
- $86,483
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,502
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $363,204
- Total assets, end of year
- $244,668
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,472
- Net assets, end of year
- $224,196
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,505
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $152,256
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $71,940
- Gross receipts
- $209,946
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE WONDERGEM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $45,000 |
| RAFAEL FLORES | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BIRKETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN ENGLERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BELINDA PENNISON | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAM MENDER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN NOBLES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY WARNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SYLVIA GRAY | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE WONDERGEM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $45,000 |
| RAFAEL FLORES | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BIRKETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN ENGLERT | INTERIM BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BELINDA PENNISON | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3979 HIGHWAY 190 E SERVICE RD, COVINGTON, LA 70433-4964
- In care of
- % KIM WINSTON BIGLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JULIE WONDERGEM, 409 N JEFFERSON, COVINGTON, LA 70433
- Signed the 990
- JULIE WONDERGEM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (985) 888-9750
- Website
- JAMESSAMITAN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BERNARD & FRANKS CORP OF CPA'S
Mission
TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL AND RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT FROM CRIB TO COLLEGE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE CREATION OF PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT, FAITH, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- JAMES SAMARITAN OPERATES A YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (THE CENTER)IN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY WITHIN THE FOSTER WELFARE SYSTEM. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), OTHER NON-PROFITS AND THE COMMUNITY, THE CENTER IS USED FOR VISITATIONS, DCFS CASEWORKER TRAINING AND MEETINGS, FOSTER PARENT RESPITES, TUTORING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND OTHER PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.Expenses $198,333
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 | 990 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
- 81-5362721
- 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)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $244,668
- Income (IRS master file)
- $209,946
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $209,946 | $294,318 | $244,668 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $348,641 | $263,380 | $363,204 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $194,477 | $181,284 | $311,856 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $178,229 | $281,801 | $238,914 | 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 81-5362721).
Questions about JAMES SAMARITAN
- What is the EIN of JAMES SAMARITAN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAMES SAMARITAN is 81-5362721.
- Is JAMES SAMARITAN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to JAMES SAMARITAN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JAMES SAMARITAN 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 JAMES SAMARITAN 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 JAMES SAMARITAN 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 JAMES SAMARITAN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JULIE WONDERGEM.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAMES SAMARITAN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (JULIE WONDERGEM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does JAMES SAMARITAN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $209,946, expenses of $294,318 and total assets of $244,668 at year end.
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