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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0575242

OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC

Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85207

Financials

$2.2M$2.4M2022$3.8M$3.2M2023$3.4M$3.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,386,118$3,128,991$257,127$3,644,968$2,968,426$676,542
June 30, 2024990 (amended)$3,820,766$3,163,874$656,892$2,058,124$1,638,709$419,415
June 30, 2023990$2,220,897$2,354,985-$134,088$1,479,299$1,684,040-$204,741
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,850,289
of which government grants
$463,361
Program service revenue
$1,488,628
Investment income
$2,742
Net income from fundraising events
$28,026
Other revenue
$44,459

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$580,042
Other salaries and wages
$1,345,815
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,162,898
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$19,554
Occupancy
$163,223
Depreciation
$71,281
Program services (functional)
$1,775,178
Management and general (functional)
$1,112,725
Fundraising (functional)
$241,088

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,014,196
Total assets, end of year
$3,644,968
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,968,426
Net assets, end of year
$676,542
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,339,627
Net assets without donor restrictions
$676,542
Gross receipts
$3,441,497
Employees
52
Volunteers
75
Year formed
1975
State of legal domicile
AZ

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JAN TANKERSLEYFINANCE MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$291,402$0
SHERRI FRIENDPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer
40$133,056$20,977
MONICA LUKASIEWICZOCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Highest-paid employee
40$120,651$9,066
TARA KRANTZMANCOO
Officer
40$79,624$26,265
PHAEDRA EARHARTMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHANNON HEINZEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DR AMANDA JONESMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
FOREST SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TIM WATTMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KRISINA WATTSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PEGGY MCMAHONMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GEORGE JACOBSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID HRIZAKBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SCOTT RONEYVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TOM BETLACHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
IAN ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHERRI FRIENDPRESIDENT CEO
Officer
40$120,629$25,923
TARA KRANTZMANCOO
Officer
40$77,411$24,826
SHANNON HEINZEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVE HRIZAKCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SCOTT RONEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
IAN ANDERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONIA HILT WAINSCOTTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FORREST SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR AMANDA JONESMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIEUTENANT CARLOS SANTANAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HARRY MITCHELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM WATTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEORGE BLISSEMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS BETLACHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PHAEDRA EARHARTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Sherri FriendPresident & CEO
Officer
40$101,658$23,454
Tara KrantzmanCOO
Officer
40$72,379$22,683
Shannon HeinzeVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Dave HrizakChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Scott RoneySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Ian AndersonTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Phaedra EarhartDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tonia HiltDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Carlos SantanaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Harry MitchellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Forrest SmithDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
George BlissDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Thomas BetlachDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Amanda JonesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6915 E MAIN ST, MESA, AZ 85207-8229
In care of
% SHERRI FRIEND
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHERRI FRIEND, 6915 E MAIN ST, Mesa, AZ 85207
Signed the 990
SHERRI FRIEND, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Phone
(480) 588-5289
Return prepared by
SNYDER & BROWN CPAS PLLC

Mission

OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARES MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SPARK JOY FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING ADULT DAY CARE FOR 1,500 PARTICIPANTS AND SUPPORTIVE/RESPITE SERVICES FOR THEIR FAMILY CAREGIVERS. RECEIVED THE USE OF FACILITIES (VALUE OF $107,840) FROM FUNDING SOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THIS PROGRAM. OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE IS THE INDUSRY LEADER IN PROVIDING DIVERSE AND INNOVATIVE CARE FOR THE AGING POPULATION IN DIGNIFYING, ENGAGING, AND PERSON-CENTRIC SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL OUR PARTICIPATING CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
    Expenses $1,775,178 · revenue $1,488,628

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-0575242
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
1988
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P700)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,644,968
Income (IRS master file)
$3,441,497

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,386,118$3,128,991$3,644,968XML
990June 2024$3,820,766$3,163,874$2,058,124IRS
990June 2023$2,220,897$2,354,985$1,479,299XML
990June 2022$1,826,204$1,622,965$611,689IRS
990June 2021–––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 86-0575242).

Questions about OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC

What is the EIN of OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC is 86-0575242.
Is OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE 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 OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC 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 OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHERRI FRIEND.
Who are the officers and directors of OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $291,402 (JAN TANKERSLEY, FINANCE MANAGER).
How much revenue does OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,386,118, expenses of $3,128,991 and total assets of $3,644,968 at year end.

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