Nonprofit · EIN 84-4642598
SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN
Also known as FRIENDS OF ST STEPHEN
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SCHUYKL HAVN, PA 17972
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $34,434 | $33,742 | $692 | $110,904 | $0 | $110,904 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $24,000 | $25,756 | -$1,756 | $110,212 | $0 | $110,212 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,190
- Program service revenue
- $11,084
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $160
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,350
- Occupancy
- $30,765
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,347
- Other expenses
- $280
- Program services (functional)
- $33,742
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $110,212
- Total assets, end of year
- $110,904
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $110,904
- Cash, savings and investments
- $904
- Land and buildings
- $110,000
- Gross receipts
- $34,434
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Burns Challenger | President | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Burns | Vice President Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Fr Edward Connolly | Chaplain | 5 | $0 |
| Brody Hale Esquire | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kay Hennessy Seven | Counsel | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Burns Challenger | President | 8 | $0 |
| Mary Burns | Vice President Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Fr Edward Connolly | Chaplain | 5 | $0 |
| Donald Kerns | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Brody Hale Esquire | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 672 SCHUYLKILL MOUNTAIN RD, SCHUYKL HAVN, PA 17972-9148
- In care of
- % MAUREEN BURNS CHALLENGER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 267 SCHUYLKILL MOUNTAIN ROAD, SCHUYLKILL HAVEN PA 179720000
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Maureen Burns Challenger, 672 Schuylkill Mountain Road, Schuylkill Haven PA 17972
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kay Seven, counsel
- Phone
- (570) 205-8561
Mission
The former St. Stephen Church is located on the property. The St. Stephen Church building was an operational Roman Catholic Church until January 12, 2020 when it was closed. Society of St. Stephen purchased the property to maintain the building as a Roman Catholic Chapel, in conjunction with the Diocese of Allentown, for worship. The Society has worked to make sure the buildings and the grounds are available and maintained for regular worship activities. The worship activities include Masses, Stations of the Cross, rosaries, Bible studies and social outreach ministries. The property is available for Catholic baptisms, weddings and funerals, which are sacraments and part of the worship of the church. The Society has a close connection with the Diocese of Allentown.
Program accomplishments
- Maintenance of St. Stephen Chapel for the community including for regular prayer and worship services for local community members. ( At least 40 events held per year) Benefits > 1000 peopleExpenses $25,456
- Funeral and Wedding Masses and Memorial Donations - held to provide special worship services and recogition of deceased loved ones for former parishioners and community members. Benefited about 100 people. Seven events held and 10 memorials/honorees recognized.Expenses $5,397
- Feast of St. Stephen and Dedication Anniversary Masses - held to provide public worship for former parishioners and local community. Benefited about 80 people; two events held.Expenses $2,889
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-4642598
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type III functionally integrated
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $110,904
- Income (IRS master file)
- $34,434
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- August 14, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $34,434 | $33,742 | $110,904 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Maureen Burns Challenger | June 30, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $24,000 | $25,756 | $110,212 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Maureen Burns Challenger | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | 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 84-4642598).
Questions about SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN
- What is the EIN of SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN is 84-4642598.
- Is SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
- Are donations to SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Maureen Burns Challenger.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOCIETY OF ST STEPHEN have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $34,434, expenses of $33,742 and total assets of $110,904 at year end.
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