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Sommer Foundation

  • Elmhurst, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2000
  • EIN: 36-4219175

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$48.7k (2024)

Expenses
$68.7k (2024)

Total Assets
$183k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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 Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,683
Expenses
$68,724
Net Income
-$20,041
Net Assets
$182,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,749
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$18,066
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,834
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $182,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Anne Cardella (Board Member) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Laux (Board Member) $0 $0
Bridget Colleran (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Robert R Kiely (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
David Limardi (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Albert Rigoni (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Lynn Sommer (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Kate Limardi Laux (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ryan Waller (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Tom Buhrmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 4, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$89,457
Expenses
$51,045
Net Income
$38,412
Net Assets
$202,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,385
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $77
0.1%
Net Fundraising -$10,005
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,875
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $202,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Anne Cardella (Board Member) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Laux (Board Member) $0 $0
Bridget Colleran (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Robert R Kiely (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
David Limardi (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Albert Rigoni (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Lynn Sommer (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Kate Limardi Laux (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ryan Waller (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Tom Buhrmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 28, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,196
Expenses
$30,914
Net Income
$30,282
Net Assets
$164,463
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,341
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $482
0.8%
Net Fundraising -$14,627
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $164,463
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $164,463
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kate Limardi Laux (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ryan Waller (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Tom Buhrmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Roslyn Turner (Secretary) $0 $0
Anne Cardella (Board Member) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Laux (Board Member) $0 $0
Bridget Colleran (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Robert R Kiely (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
David Limardi (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
Albert Rigoni (Emeritus Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 28, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,487
Expenses
$23,602
Net Income
$24,885
Net Assets
$134,181
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,177
74.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,545
3.2%
Net Fundraising $10,765
22.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $134,181
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $134,181
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Limardi (Co Chairperson) $0 $0
Albert Rigoni (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Kate Limardi Laux (Co Chairperson) $0 $0
Ryan Waller (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Tom Buhrmann (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Anne Cardella (Board Member) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert R Kiely (Board Member) $0 $0
Roslyn Turner (Secretary) $0 $0
Lynn Sommer (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Laux (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 6, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$32,249
Expenses
$32,436
Net Income
-$187
Net Assets
$109,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,991
93.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,258
7.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $109,296
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $109,296
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Limardi (Chairperson) $0 $0
Albert Rigoni (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kate Limardi Laux (Secretary) $0 $0
Ryan Waller (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Tom Buhrmann (Board Member) $0 $0
Anne Cardella (Board Member) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert R Kiely (Board Member) $0 $0
Roslyn Turner (Board Member) $0 $0
Lynn Sommer (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$43,248
Expenses
$41,503
Net Income
$1,745
Net Assets
$109,483
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,125
4.9%
Net Fundraising $41,123
95.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $109,483
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $109,483
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Limardi (President) $0 $0
Albert Rigoni (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kate Limardi Laux (Secretary) $0 $0
Ryan Waller (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,020
Expenses
$45,418
Net Income
-$4,398
Net Assets
$107,738
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,537
3.7%
Net Fundraising $39,483
96.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,738
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $107,738
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Limardi (Chairperson) $0 $0
Albert Rigoni (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kate Limardi Laux (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on June 6, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,173
Expenses
$53,770
Net Income
-$5,597
Net Assets
$112,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,761
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,088
2.3%
Net Fundraising -$6,676
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,134
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $112,134
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert R Kiely (Director) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Albert J Rigoni (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (Director) $0 $0
David Limardi (President) $0 $0
Katie Laux (Secetary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 1, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,486
Expenses
$34,563
Net Income
$15,923
Net Assets
$117,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,132
2.2%
Net Fundraising $49,354
97.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,731
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $117,731
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert R Kiely (Director) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (Director) $0 $0
David Limardi (President) $0 $0
Katie Laux (Secetary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 26, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,046
Expenses
$34,250
Net Income
$6,796
Net Assets
$101,808
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $953
2.3%
Net Fundraising $40,093
97.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,808
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $101,808
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert R Kiely (Chairperson) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Vice Chairpe) $0 $0
Albert J Rigoni (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (President) $0 $0
David Limardi (Director) $0 $0
Ryan Waller (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$30,056
Expenses
$26,942
Net Income
$3,114
Net Assets
$95,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $851
2.8%
Net Fundraising $29,205
97.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,011
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $95,011
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert R Kiely (Chairperson) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Vice Chairpe) $0 $0
Albert J Rigoni (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (President) $0 $0
David Limardi (Director) $0 $0
Ryan Waller (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 6, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$43,656
Expenses
$22,231
Net Income
$21,425
Net Assets
$91,897
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $589
1.3%
Net Fundraising $43,067
98.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $91,897
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $91,897
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert R Kiely (Chairperson) $0 $0
Robert Irvin (Vice Chairpe) $0 $0
Albert J Rigoni (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph Cavallaro (President) $0 $0
David Limardi (Director) $0 $0
Ryan Waller (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 12, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$11,613
Expenses
$25,108
Net Income
-$13,495
Net Assets
$70,472
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $715
6.2%
Net Fundraising $10,898
93.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,472
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $70,472

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,856
Expenses
$22,490
Net Income
$3,366
Net Assets
$83,967
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $978
3.8%
Net Fundraising $24,878
96.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,967
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $83,967

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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