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Nonprofit · EIN 93-2161036

MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE

Tax-exempt · HAWTHORN WDS, IL 60047

Financials

$428K$45K2023$362K$111K2024$391K$196K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$390,719$195,500$195,219$839,131$0$839,131
December 31, 2024990$362,067$111,439$250,628$633,697$0$633,697
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$427,980$44,911$383,069$383,069$0$383,069
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$382,882
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$15,233
Net gain from sales of assets
-$1,573
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,396
Other revenue
-$7,396

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$171,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,916
Program services (functional)
$180,283
Management and general (functional)
$13,833
Fundraising (functional)
$1,384

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$633,697
Total assets, end of year
$839,131
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$839,131
Net assets without donor restrictions
$839,131
Gross receipts
$587,349
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
IL

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
LARRY BUTZPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BOB NOONANCHAIRMAN & D
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KERRY MILLERTREASURER &
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SUSAN STOGASECRETARY &
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
BRANDON VERWIJSTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MONICA THIGPENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KENNETH EDWARDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR BETH SHERMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LARRY BUTZPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BOB NOONANCHAIRMAN & D
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KERRY MILLERTREASURER &
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SUSAN STOGASECRETARY &
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
BRANDON VERWIJSTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MONICA THIGPENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KENNETH EDWARDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR BETH SHERMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Larry ButzPresident & Director
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Bob NoonanChairman & Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kerry MillerTreasurer & Director
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Susan StogaSecretary & Director
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
Brandon VerwijstDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Monica ThigpenDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3 WAYNE LN, HAWTHORN WDS, IL 60047-8962
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LARRY BUTZ, 3 WAYNE LANE, HAWTHORN WOODS, IL 60047
Signed the 990
KERRY MILLER, TREASURER & DIRECTOR
Phone
(630) 278-8807
Return prepared by
RANDALL GROSS & COMPANY LTD

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE LIVES OF AT-RISK TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITHOUT RESOURCES SO THEY MAY NAVIGATE THE PATH TO ADULTHOOD VIA MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES NOT-FOR-PROFITS THAT PROVIDE COUNSELING AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO IMPACT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS 18 YEARS AND OLDER, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION REALM. WE AIM TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THOSE WHO ADDRESS AND STRENGTHEN THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN UNDERSERVED COUMMINITIES THROUGHOUT CHICAGO AND THE COLLAR COUNTIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHICAGO-AREA NOT-FOR-PROFITS ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE AT-RISK AND WITHOUT RESOURCES TO GET NEEDED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT.
    Expenses $180,283 · grants $171,000

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
93-2161036
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$839,131
Income (IRS master file)
$587,349

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$390,719$195,500$839,131XML
990December 2024$362,067$111,439$633,697XML
990December 2023$427,980$44,911$383,069XML

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 93-2161036).

Questions about MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE

What is the EIN of MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE is 93-2161036.
Is MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE 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 MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE 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 MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE 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 MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LARRY BUTZ.
Who are the officers and directors of MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $390,719, expenses of $195,500 and total assets of $839,131 at year end.

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