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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1013667

CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Financials

$311K$274K2023$466K$456K2024$533K$402K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$533,142$402,002$131,140$284,275$42,713$241,562
December 31, 2024990$465,546$456,407$9,139$187,813$77,391$110,422
December 31, 2023990$310,988$274,096$36,892$311,564$210,281$101,283
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$527,471
Program service revenue
$600
Investment income
$4,242
Net income from fundraising events
$155
Net income from sales of inventory
$674
Other revenue
$829

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$86,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$97,279
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$11,583
Travel
$2,022
Program services (functional)
$350,093
Management and general (functional)
$31,390
Fundraising (functional)
$20,519

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$187,813
Total assets, end of year
$284,275
Total liabilities, end of year
$42,713
Net assets, end of year
$241,562
Net assets without donor restrictions
$76,916
Net assets with donor restrictions
$164,646
Gross receipts
$548,661
Employees
2
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2020

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
MICHELE THORNEEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$46,333
GABRIELLE FICCHICOO
Trustee or director, Officer
20$39,667
MATT WELLSBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR KATHLEEN MULDOON PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANDRES FAVELADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KOURTNEY HOGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JESSICA SHILESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JODY MONTELONGODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michele Knowlton-ThorneCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$75,000
Gabrielle FicchiCOO
Trustee or director, Officer
20$55,000
Amy WardDirector
Trustee or director
2$14,585
Courtney DeerenSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$11,000
Brenda WalshBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Matt WellsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Hannah WoelkeDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gabrielle FicchiCOO
Trustee or director, Officer
20$88,439
Michele Knowlton-ThorneCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$37,150
Courtney DeerenSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$3,000
Amy WardDirector
Trustee or director
2$3,000
Hannah WoelkeDirector
Trustee or director
2$1,245
Brenda WalshBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Matt WellsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
360 E CORONADO RD STE 110, PHOENIX, AZ 85004-1788
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
9920 S Rural Rd Unit 108-141, Tempe AZ 85284
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MICHELE THORNE, 360 E CORONADO RD STE 110, PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Michele Thorne, 14412 South 12th Street, PHOENIX AZ 85048
Signed the 990
MICHELE THORNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(602) 320-6556
Return prepared by
MATTHEW B MCCLURE CPA PLLC

Mission

CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AN EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT, AND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT HELP FAMILIES THRIVE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND LIFE COACHING. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES OVER 200 CAREGIVERS AND 750 HOURS OF FREE COUNSELING FOR 2025.
    Expenses $129,848 · revenue $600
  • CAREGIVER CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES: COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREGIVERS TO BREAK THE ISOLATION THAT IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH RAISING A CHILD WITH A DISABILTY. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED OVER 400 EVENTS FOR CAREGIVERS AND SERVING OVER 4,000 PARTICIPANTS IN 2025.
    Expenses $148,789
  • FAMILY SERVICES: FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDE TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAMS LIKE STEPPING STONES TRIPLE P, PROTECTIVE FACTORS FRAMEWORK, AND AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 200 FAMILIES IN 2025.
    Expenses $41,300
  • OTHER MINOR PROGRAMS
    Expenses $30,156

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
85-1013667
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$284,275
Income (IRS master file)
$548,661

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$533,142$402,002$284,275XML
990December 2024$465,546$456,407$187,813XML
990December 2023$310,988$274,096$311,564XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Michele Thorne
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 85-1013667).

Questions about CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS

What is the EIN of CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS is 85-1013667.
Is CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS 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 CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS 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 CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS 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 CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHELE THORNE.
Who are the officers and directors of CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,333 (MICHELE THORNE, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $533,142, expenses of $402,002 and total assets of $284,275 at year end.

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