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Thumbuddy Special Inc

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1998
  • EIN: 36-4197869

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Children's, Youth Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$130k (2023)

Expenses
$182k (2023)

Total Assets
$50.1k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$129,520
Expenses
$182,281
Net Income
-$52,761
Net Assets
$50,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,693
46.9%
Program Services $68,827
53.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,141
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $50,141
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Connelly (President) $7,700 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$147,670
Expenses
$113,757
Net Income
$33,913
Net Assets
$102,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,897
75.1%
Program Services $36,773
24.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,902
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $102,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Connelly (President) $8,400 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 1, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,192
Expenses
$112,172
Net Income
$8,020
Net Assets
$68,992
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,192
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,992
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $68,992
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Connelly (President) $8,400 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,707
Expenses
$112,585
Net Income
$3,122
Net Assets
$60,972
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,535
88.6%
Program Services $13,172
11.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,972
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,972
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Connelly (President) $7,250 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice Preside) $1,320 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$145,173
Expenses
$109,000
Net Income
$36,173
Net Assets
$57,332
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,039
63.4%
Program Services $53,134
36.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,332
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,332
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Connelly (President) $7,200 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice Preside) $360 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 28, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,526
Expenses
$110,779
Net Income
$4,747
Net Assets
$21,159
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,999
55.4%
Program Services $51,527
44.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,159
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,159
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Connelly (President) $7,200 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice Preside) $1,500 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 31, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$89,678
Expenses
$103,271
Net Income
-$13,593
Net Assets
$16,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,369
53.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $41,309
46.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,412
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,412
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Leclair Connelly (President) $7,200 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice President) $660 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$99,973
Expenses
$105,535
Net Income
-$5,562
Net Assets
$30,005
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,809
75.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,164
24.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,005
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $30,005
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Leclair Connelly (President) $7,200 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice President) $0 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$95,966
Expenses
$82,457
Net Income
$13,509
Net Assets
$35,567
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,154
57.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $40,812
42.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,567
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $35,567
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Leclair Connelly (President) $7,200 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice President) $0 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 4, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$85,047
Expenses
$95,853
Net Income
-$10,806
Net Assets
$22,058
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,629
66.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,418
33.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,058
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $22,058
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ellen Leclair Connelly (President) $7,200 $0
Chris Gillis (Vice President) $0 $0
Chris Zielinski (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julie Bauers (Director) $0 $0
Dave Cahill (Director) $0 $0
Bob Judge (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 20, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$96,544
Expenses
$85,080
Net Income
$11,464
Net Assets
$32,864
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,701
62.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $35,843
37.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,864
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,864

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990-EZ
Filed on March 18, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$70,881
Expenses
$83,722
Net Income
-$12,841
Net Assets
$21,400
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,401
65.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,480
34.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,400
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,400

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,221
Expenses
$74,101
Net Income
$2,120
Net Assets
$34,241
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,564
54.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $34,657
45.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,241
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,241

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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