Nonprofit · EIN 87-4610009
WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE
Tax-exempt · CARLISLE, MA 01741
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $392,359 | $85,291 | $307,068 | $451,068 | $1,129 | $449,939 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $129,193 | $45,743 | $83,450 | $142,539 | $32 | $142,507 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $15,243 | $42,239 | -$26,996 | $59,057 | $42,158 | $16,899 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $352,762
- Program service revenue
- $1,524
- Investment income
- $10,146
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,927
- Other revenue
- $27,927
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Travel
- $6,024
- Depreciation
- $699
- Program services (functional)
- $26,156
- Management and general (functional)
- $59,135
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $142,539
- Total assets, end of year
- $451,068
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,129
- Net assets, end of year
- $449,939
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,725
- Publicly traded securities
- $417,063
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $449,939
- Gross receipts
- $411,658
- Employees
- 0
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CADY AUDETTE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIDGET FERRARI | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN FURFEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNA KEDRIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW KIEZULAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE KOCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE PATEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NICK SHAW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN SHAW | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| COURTNEY SHERMERHORN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY SMACK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSIE SVATEK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN SHAW | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| BRIDGET FERRARI | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE PATEL | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN FURFEY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| NICK SHAW | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY SHERMERHORN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| AMY SMACK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JESSIE SVATEK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CADY AUDETTE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE KOCH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW KIEZULAS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JENNA KEDRIE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Patel | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Cady Audette | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Shaw | President | 3 | $0 |
| Bridget Ferrari | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 105 CAPTAIN WILSON LN, CARLISLE, MA 01741-1464
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SUSAN SHAW, 105 CAPTAIN WILSON LN, CARLISLE, MA 01741
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN SHAW, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (415) 606-4259
- Return prepared by
- CAIN BOURRET JARRY & CRESSMAN LLC
Mission
AT WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE (WBYC), WE SUPPORT GRIEVING FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY, MOVEMENT, AND COMPASSION. FOUNDED IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM SHAWA JOYFUL 9-YEAR-OLD WHO SHOWED US THE POWER OF BEING YOURSELFWBYC HELPS FAMILIES FACING PROFOUND LOSS FIND CONNECTION, SUPPORT, AND MOMENTS OF JOY, EVEN IN THE HARDEST TIMES.
Program accomplishments
- AT WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE (WBYC), WE SUPPORT GRIEVING FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY, MOVEMENT, AND COMPASSION. FOUNDED IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM SHAWA JOYFUL 9-YEAR-OLD WHO SHOWED US THE POWER OF BEING YOURSELFWBYC HELPS FAMILIES FACING PROFOUND LOSS FIND CONNECTION, SUPPORT, AND MOMENTS OF JOY, EVEN IN THE HARDEST TIMES.Expenses $26,156 · revenue $1,524
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 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
- 87-4610009
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $451,068
- Income (IRS master file)
- $411,658
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $392,359 | $85,291 | $451,068 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $129,193 | $45,743 | $142,539 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $15,243 | $42,239 | $59,057 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 87-4610009).
Questions about WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE
- What is the EIN of WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE is 87-4610009.
- Is WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE 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 WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE 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 WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE 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 WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SUSAN SHAW.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WILLIAMS BE YOURSELF CHALLENGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $392,359, expenses of $85,291 and total assets of $451,068 at year end.
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