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Nonprofit · EIN 83-3493204

ELBOWBUMPKID INC

Tax-exempt · HIGGANUM, CT 06441

Financials

$68K$28K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ELBOWBUMPKID INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$67,902$27,902$40,000$115,245$191$115,054
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$59,092
Program service revenue
$4,879
Investment income
$38
Net income from fundraising events
$3,893

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,138
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$1,374
Other expenses
$22,390
Program services (functional)
$20,398

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$79,568
Total assets, end of year
$115,245
Total liabilities, end of year
$191
Net assets, end of year
$115,054
Cash, savings and investments
$115,245
Gross receipts
$69,042

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAMANTHA MERWINPRESIDENT20$0
SAIGE MERWINBOARD MEMBER2$0
KAYLYN WARKSECRETARY3$0
SHALEELA PINABOARD MEMBER3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 603, HIGGANUM, CT 06441-0603
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 603, Higganum CT 06441
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Samantha Merwin, 28 Oak Ridge Place, Haddam CT 06438
Signed the 990-EZ
SAMANTHA MERWIN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(860) 983-6162
Return prepared by
COMER & COMPANY CPA'S LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IMPACTED BY TYPE 1 DIABETES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT, THRIVE, LEARN AND GROW DESPITE THE DIAGNOSIS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FAMILY SUPPORT KITS FOR TID, NEWLY DIAGNOSED KITS FOR CELIA: WE HAVE FULFILLED OVER 50 REQUESTS SINCE 1/1/25 FOR OUR PROGRAM. THE IMPACT IS IMMEASURABLE - THESE ITEMS ARE A LIFELINE FOR NEW FAMILIES THAT ARE MENTALLY AND FINANCIAL IMPACTED BY THE T1D DIAGNOSIS. WE STREAMLINE INFORMATION, PROVIDE STARTER NON RX SUPPLIES AND CONNECT THEM TO OFFER GUIDANCE NAVIGATING THE EARLY STAGES OF MANAGING THE CONDITION. THE CELIAC T1D DIAGNOSIS KIT IS A NEWER INITIATIVE AIMED AT HELPING FAMILIES COPE WITH THE COMPOUNDED CHALLENGES OF BOTH DIAGNOSES, WITH A FOCUS ON ECONOMIC EQUITY FOR LOCAL SUPPORT & FREE ONLINE RESOURCES WHERE YOU LIVE.
    Expenses $7,988
  • COLLEGE PROGRAM: COLLEGE CONNECTIONS FOR STUDENTS MANAGING T1D AWAY FROM HOME. ONCE YOUNGER T1D'S LEAVE FOR COLLEGE THEY LOSE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THEY HAVE KNOWN BUT WE DON'T FORGET THEM - WE CREATED A PROGRAM WHERE OUR NONPROFIT SENDS RESOURCES & LOW BLOOD SUGAR KITS. 2 SCHOLARSHPS WERE AWARDED IN 2025.
    Expenses $2,818 · grants $2,500
  • ELBOWBUMPKID HAS CREATED 150+ OPPORTUNITIES FOR T1D FAMILIES TO CONNECT SINCE 2019. OUR IMPACT INCREASES ORGANICALLY AS NEW FAMILIES ARE DIAGNOSED & ENGAGE WITH OUR NONPROFIT THROUGH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS & OTHER REFERRALS TO OUR NETWORK. IN 2025 ALONE, THE ORGANIZATION REACHED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS AND HOSTED 32 COMMUNITY EVENTS. OVER 80% OF EVENTS WERE FREE FOR THE PERSON LIVING WITH T1D. CAREGIVER & FAMILY MEMBER PARTICIPATION WAS HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED BY DONATIONS & GRANTS.
    Expenses $7,793
  • OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDED A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR FRIENDS FOR LIFE WHICH IS A DIABETES EDUCATION EVENT, SUPPORT FOR LOCAL DIABETES CAMPS AND PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS THAT SUPPORT OUR TID COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $1,799 · grants $1,638

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
83-3493204
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$115,245
Income (IRS master file)
$69,042

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$67,902$27,902$115,245XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Samantha Merwin
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Samantha Merwin
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Samantha Merwin
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Samantha Merwin
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Joanne Lund
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 83-3493204).

Questions about ELBOWBUMPKID INC

What is the EIN of ELBOWBUMPKID INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ELBOWBUMPKID INC is 83-3493204.
Is ELBOWBUMPKID INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to ELBOWBUMPKID INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ELBOWBUMPKID 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 ELBOWBUMPKID INC 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 ELBOWBUMPKID INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ELBOWBUMPKID INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Samantha Merwin.
Who are the officers and directors of ELBOWBUMPKID INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ELBOWBUMPKID INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,902, expenses of $27,902 and total assets of $115,245 at year end.

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