Nonprofit · EIN 83-4553493
WAY 4WARD INC
Tax-exempt · WICHITA, KS 67208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $41,959 | $26,570 | $15,389 | $44,783 | $0 | $44,783 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $27,388 | $29,267 | -$1,879 | $29,394 | $0 | $29,394 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $58,088 | $35,599 | $22,489 | $31,273 | $0 | $31,273 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,841
- Program service revenue
- $13,911
- Investment income
- $3
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,204
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $20,679
- Printing, publications and postage
- $275
- Other expenses
- $5,616
- Program services (functional)
- $20,679
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,394
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,783
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,783
- Cash, savings and investments
- $23,615
- Gross receipts
- $42,022
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Meyer | President | 5 | $0 |
| Cindy Fortune | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Steve George | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Elliot | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Jan Vicory | House Manager | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Meyer | President | 6 | $0 |
| Cindy Fortune | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Joyce Cassell | Board Member | 0.1 | $0 |
| Kim Miller | House manager | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Hansley | House Manager | 40 | $11,200 |
| Charlene Matson | House manager | 40 | $1,800 |
| Diana Meyer | President | 4 | $0 |
| Cindy Fortune | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Joyce Cassell | Board Member | 0.1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4707 E CENTRAL AVE, WICHITA, KS 67208-3919
- In care of
- % CINDY LUKE FORTUNE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 7007 W Maple St, Wichita KS 67209
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Cindy Luke Fortune, 4707 E Central Ave, Wichita KS 67208
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Cindy Fortune, Treasurer
- Phone
- (316) 262-1550
Mission
Our only program service is to provide transitional housing for women released from prison & coming out of other poor life situations. We help them get ID's, jobs, and work towards transitioning to their own independent living situations.
Program accomplishments
- We had 8 women living in the house throughout 2024. Our current house manager is a graduate of our program. Four women moved to independent living throughout the year.Expenses $20,679
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-4553493
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,783
- Income (IRS master file)
- $42,022
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $41,959 | $26,570 | $44,783 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $27,388 | $29,267 | $29,394 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $58,088 | $35,599 | $31,273 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Cindy Luke Fortune | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Cindy L Fortune | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 83-4553493).
Questions about WAY 4WARD INC
- What is the EIN of WAY 4WARD INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WAY 4WARD INC is 83-4553493.
- Is WAY 4WARD INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to WAY 4WARD INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WAY 4WARD INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of WAY 4WARD 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 WAY 4WARD INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WAY 4WARD INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Cindy Luke Fortune.
- Who are the officers and directors of WAY 4WARD INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WAY 4WARD INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $41,959, expenses of $26,570 and total assets of $44,783 at year end.
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