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Access For Special Kids Resource Center Inc

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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: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy / Disabled Persons' Rights (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$640k (2023)

Expenses
$635k (2023)

Total Assets
$402k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$18.7k (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 Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$639,542
Expenses
$634,693
Net Income
$4,849
Net Assets
$383,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $635,884
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,658
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,408
18.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $256,223
40.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $402,108
Total Liabilities $18,681
Net Assets $383,427
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Di) $88,438 $0 $16,576
Ken Gertler (President) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Gage (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Richardson Resigned 1222 (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Moeller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sallie Hedgepeth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Geels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Domonique Benford Joined 323 (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$607,000
Expenses
$601,052
Net Income
$5,948
Net Assets
$378,578
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $607,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,620
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $261,860
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $406,499
Total Liabilities $27,921
Net Assets $378,578
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Di) $87,454 $0 $12,689
Dennis Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Gage (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tim Geels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gertler (President) $0 $0 $0
Sallie Hedgepeth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Moeller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Richardson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$579,660
Expenses
$592,468
Net Income
-$12,808
Net Assets
$372,630
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $579,660
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,770
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $261,404
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $404,582
Total Liabilities $31,952
Net Assets $372,630
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Di) $69,575 $0 $8,715
Dennis Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Gage (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tim Geels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gertler (President) $0 $0 $0
Sallie Hedgepeth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Moeller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Richardson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$694,862
Expenses
$684,350
Net Income
$10,512
Net Assets
$385,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $692,897
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,333
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $632
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,865
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $258,538
37.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $439,992
Total Liabilities $54,554
Net Assets $385,438
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Di) $68,612 $0 $10,742
Craig Barnum Left June 2020 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeri Mead Left June 2020 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jankowski Left Sept 2020 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Gage (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gertler (President) $0 $0 $0
Sallie Hedgepeth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Moeller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Richardson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$761,051
Expenses
$709,462
Net Income
$51,589
Net Assets
$374,926
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $748,673
98.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,710
0.2%
Net Fundraising $10,022
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $646
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,521
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $274,530
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $404,357
Total Liabilities $29,431
Net Assets $374,926
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Di) $65,680 $0 $11,053
Melanie Gage (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Richardson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gertler (President) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Moeller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Springston Resigned 818 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jankowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeri Mead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Barnum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Shelton Resigned 818 (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$582,320
Expenses
$560,170
Net Income
$22,150
Net Assets
$323,337
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $577,832
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,772
0.3%
Net Fundraising -$2,431
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,147
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,451
14.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $255,107
45.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $348,451
Total Liabilities $25,114
Net Assets $323,337
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Di) $66,356 $0 $11,444
Melanie Gage (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Richardson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gertler (President) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Moeller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Springston Resigned 818 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jankowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeri Mead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Barnum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Shelton Resigned 818 (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$628,686
Expenses
$616,453
Net Income
$12,233
Net Assets
$301,187
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $630,601
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,759
0.3%
Net Fundraising -$6,881
Sales of Assets $500
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,707
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,782
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $263,338
42.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $319,347
Total Liabilities $18,160
Net Assets $301,187
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Di) $67,138 $0 $10,768
Melanie Gage (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Richardson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gertler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Arechavaleta (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Springston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Cloud Resigned 117 (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$633,630
Expenses
$561,052
Net Income
$72,578
Net Assets
$288,705
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $626,962
98.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,150
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,518
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,516
11.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $266,802
47.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $318,802
Total Liabilities $30,097
Net Assets $288,705
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Director) $70,259 $0 $0
Lisa Arechavaleta (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Wood (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gertler (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jankowski (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Cloud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenn Peter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Hummel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Springston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Richardson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$538,680
Expenses
$535,958
Net Income
$2,722
Net Assets
$216,127
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $526,099
97.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,120
0.6%
Net Fundraising $7,449
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,012
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,256
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $231,156
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $295,020
Total Liabilities $78,893
Net Assets $216,127
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Director) $57,876 $0 $9,380
Lisa Arechavaleta (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Jena Luksetich (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gertler (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jankowski (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Cloud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Wood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Hummel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Springston (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$535,926
Expenses
$494,969
Net Income
$40,957
Net Assets
$213,405
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $537,326
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,100
0.6%
Net Fundraising -$4,500
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,346
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $213,393
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,162
Total Liabilities $19,757
Net Assets $213,405
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Thompson (Executive Director) $57,198 $0 $9,380
Lisa Arechavaleta (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Jena Luksetich (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kurtis Broeg (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jankowski (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Cloud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Wood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zach Stier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Hummel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Strawman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jolene Kingery (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Sprinston (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$545,522
Expenses
$482,273
Net Income
$63,249
Net Assets
$161,056
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $551,272
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,591
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$8,352
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $332
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $268,308
55.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $181,333
Total Liabilities $20,277
Net Assets $161,056

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$465,231
Expenses
$377,080
Net Income
$88,151
Net Assets
$97,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $463,088
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,260
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$117
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,251
0.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $195,878
51.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,054
Total Liabilities $28,247
Net Assets $97,807

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,565
Expenses
$227,952
Net Income
-$7,387
Net Assets
$9,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $220,565
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,000
24.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,588
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,718
Total Liabilities $12,062
Net Assets $9,656

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

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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