Nonprofit · EIN 87-1537128
CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CARROLL, IA 51401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,027,578 | $4,960,868 | $66,710 | $1,678,350 | $603,603 | $1,074,747 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,624,062 | $4,325,588 | $298,474 | $1,147,119 | $214,072 | $933,047 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,162,263 | $3,262,503 | -$100,240 | $67,215 | $47,294 | $19,921 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $2,369,444 | $2,216,544 | $152,900 | $153,311 | $33,150 | $120,161 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,076
- Program service revenue
- $5,018,556
- Investment income
- -$8,317
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$8,317
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,930
- Other revenue
- $6,263
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $146,541
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,602,486
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,179,561
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,350
- Occupancy
- $71,301
- Travel
- $39,355
- Depreciation
- $39,496
- Program services (functional)
- $4,231,932
- Management and general (functional)
- $707,141
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,795
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,147,119
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,678,350
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $603,603
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,074,747
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $197,040
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,074,747
- Gross receipts
- $5,036,645
- Employees
- 69
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOELLEN BUERCKLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,033 | $21,211 |
| ERIC WOLLESON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BASS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWNA MCGOWIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE BEHRENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY HEIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON KOOIKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOELLEN BUERCKLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $106,483 | $22,971 |
| ERIC WOLLESON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BASS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWNA MCGOWIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE BEHRENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY HEIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON KOOIKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOELLEN BUERCKLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $84,374 | $7,604 |
| SUE BEHRENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWNA MCGOWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY HEIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WOLLESEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY BENNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOELLEN BUERCKLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF MARCH, 2022) Officer | 40 | $20,708 |
| LOUANN MOWREY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH, 2022) Officer | 40 | $15,251 |
| SUE BEHRENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWNA MCGOWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CORY HEIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY BENNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC WOLLESEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 608 N COURT STREET, CARROLL, IA 51401-2432
- In care of
- % LOUANN MOWREY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOELLEN BUERCKLEY, 508 N COURT ST 2, CARROLL, IA 51401
- Signed the 990
- JOELLEN BUERCKLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (712) 775-2726
- Website
- CARINGHEARTSWCIA.COM
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ AND COMPANY PC
Mission
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE DISABILITY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS ON THE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, BRAIN INJURY, HEALTH DISABILITY, PHYSICAL DISABILITY WAIVERS AS WELL AS HABILITATION WAIVER.Expenses $4,231,932 · revenue $5,018,556
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 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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-1537128
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,678,350
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,036,645
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- December 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective December 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 | June 2025 | $5,027,578 | $4,960,868 | $1,678,350 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,624,062 | $4,325,588 | $1,147,119 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,162,263 | $3,262,503 | $67,215 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,369,444 | $2,216,544 | $153,311 | XML |
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 87-1537128).
Questions about CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA
- What is the EIN of CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA is 87-1537128.
- Is CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on December 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2023.
- Are donations to CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA 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 CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA 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 CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA 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 CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOELLEN BUERCKLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,033 (JOELLEN BUERCKLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CARING HEARTS OF WEST CENTRAL IOWA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,027,578, expenses of $4,960,868 and total assets of $1,678,350 at year end.
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