COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS
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2025 · Form 990EZ · revenue $126K · expenses $112K · assets $446K
- EIN
- 82-1691809
- Address
- 4230 RIVER VIEW DR, ST CHARLES, IL 60175-5646
- Website
- WWW.COMICBOOKSFORKIDS.ORG
- NTEE code
- E86
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 2017 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Principal officer
- Mark Weiss (its 2020 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2020 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO PROVIDE COMIC BOOKS AND OTHER POP CULTURE ITEMS TO CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS AND CANCER CENTERS
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Weiss | PRESIDENT | 2021-2025 | $0 | $79,944 | 1 |
| Laura F Weiss | DIRECTOR | 2024-2025 | $30,000 | $40,000 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
8 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Conley | SECRETARY | 2021-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michelle Weiss | DIRECTOR | 2021-2025 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Arthur Baltazar | DIRECTOR | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Spencer Simpson | DIRECTOR | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Weiss | DIRECTOR | 2021-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jon Betancourt (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kae Winters (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brad Rooks (former) | Director | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $30K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA F WEISS | DIRECTOR | 30 | $30,000 | - | - | $30,000 | 1 |
| MARK WEISS | PRESIDENT | 65 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ADAM CONLEY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE WEISS | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ARTHUR BALTAZAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SPENCER SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL WEISS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 6 people listed · 2 paid, $30K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WEISS | PRESIDENT | 65 | $20,000 | - | - | $20,000 | 1 |
| LAURA F WEISS | DIRECTOR | 30 | $10,000 | - | - | $10,000 | 1 |
| ADAM CONLEY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE WEISS | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JON BETANCOURT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KAE WINTERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $35K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Weiss | President | 65 | $29,166 | - | $5,639 | $34,805 | 1 |
| Adam Conley | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Weiss | Treaurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Michelle Weiss | Director | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Jon Betancourt | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Kae Winters | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $16K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Weiss | President | 65 | $10,417 | - | $5,913 | $16,330 | 1 |
| Adam Conley | Secretary | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Weiss | Treaurer | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michelle Weiss | Director | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jon Betancourt | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kae Winters | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brad Rooks | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $9K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Weiss | President | 70 | $0 | - | $8,809 | $8,809 | 1 |
| Adam Conley | Secretary | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Weiss | Treaurer | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michelle Weiss | Director | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jon Betancourt | Director | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kae Winters | Director | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brad Rooks | Director | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Trademarks
7 US trademarks, 6 live.
- ComicBooks for Kids! 7 marks, IL EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMIC BOOKS FOR KIDS! | 97571715 | 2022-08-30 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| COMICBOOKS FOR TROOPS | 90555610 | 2021-03-02 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| COMICBOOKS FOR TROOPS | 90555528 | 2021-03-02 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| CB4K | 90555431 | 2021-03-02 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| WE SUPPORT COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS! WE SUPPORT COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS! | 90555143 | 2021-03-02 | Abandoned | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS! | 90555041 | 2021-03-02 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS! | 90554957 | 2021-03-02 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $126,447 | $112,314 | $446,474 | $445,224 | $126,447 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $123,875 | $106,166 | $431,091 | $431,091 | $123,875 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $81,965 | $87,902 | $413,236 | $413,236 | $81,965 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $99,420 | $69,215 | $399,673 | $399,673 | $99,400 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $150,782 | $48,318 | $369,468 | $369,468 | $150,752 | $0 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
5 grantors reported grants to this organization, $310,805 in all, tax years 2020 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021-2024 | 4 | $276,426 | 2024 | $94,986 | show |
| RANDOM ACTS INC | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2025 | 3 | $30,000 | 2025 | $10,000 | show |
| NORA ROBERTS FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS” | 2024 | 1 | $3,000 | 2024 | $3,000 | show |
| POSOLI FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS” | 2025 | 1 | $1,000 | 2025 | $1,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $379 | 2023 | $94 | show |
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIS KIDS | IL | E86 | $242,598 | $326,097 | Secretary | $15,600 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MIDWEST COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES | IL | E86 | $160,494 | $168,446 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FINLEY FOREVER FOUNDATION | IL | E86 | $170,045 | $133,584 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MACYNS JARS NFP | IL | E86 | $82,605 | $40,273 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COPS 4 CANCER INC | IL | E86 | $131,703 | $193,411 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CANCER CARE SPECIALISTS OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION | IL | E86 | $85,129 | $15,581 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA WARRIORS FOUNDATION | IL | E86 | $205,137 | $223,865 | Board President | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FORWARD4TOBI FOUNDATION | IL | E86 | $85,428 | $133,231 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LAURI BAUER GRIEF CENTERS | IL | E86 | $166,574 | $162,054 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| YOU FOUNDATION | IL | E86 | $81,889 | $83,800 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RAINBOWS FOR KIDS | MO | E86 | $102,669 | $94,077 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| CARING & SHARING FOR KIDS | PA | E86 | $88,243 | $88,810 | Executive Dir. | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| LEIAS KIDS | TX | E86 | $172,488 | $187,324 | DIRECTOR & M | $19,800 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| CRITICAL CARE COMICS | NV | E86 | $223,020 | $0 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| CANCER KIDS OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY INC | CA | E86 | $152,262 | $138,726 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| KYLES CARE | TX | E86 | $67,575 | $67,363 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| KIDS UNLIMITED FOUNDATION | TX | E86 | $133,806 | $135,616 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| COURAGEOUS KIDZ INC | SC | E86 | $205,882 | $182,703 | Executive Director | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| SANDCASTLE KIDS INC | FL | E86 | $101,150 | $90,279 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| PETS FOR LIFE INC | MO | E86 | $77,192 | $106,896 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| CASEY DOOLIN MEMORIAL FUND INC | PA | E86 | $64,791 | $99,574 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| OPERATION WOUNDED WARRIOR INC | NY | E86 | $114,920 | $85,016 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| ATHLETES & ENTERTAINERS FOR KIDS | CA | E86 | $148,954 | $168,051 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| SHOOT FOR THE CURE | AK | E86 | $105,067 | $139,731 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
| SERENITY STABLES FROM COMBAT TO CALM INC | NJ | E86 | $103,930 | $98,762 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code E86, revenue within 2x |
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Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990EZ · $112,314 spent · pay $33,002 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $49,276 | 43.9% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $33,002 | 29.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $15,587 | 13.9% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $12,129 | 10.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,320 | 2.1% | |
| Total | $112,314 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $106,166 spent · pay $32,867 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $56,850 | 53.5% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $32,867 | 31.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $11,909 | 11.2% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,192 | 3.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $348 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $106,166 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $87,902 spent · pay $34,839 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $34,839 | 39.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $21,089 | 24.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $19,655 | 22.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $12,319 | 14.0% | |
| Total | $87,902 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $69,215 spent · pay $16,330 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing, publications, postage | $32,092 | 46.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $16,330 | 23.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $12,074 | 17.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $8,719 | 12.6% | |
| Total | $69,215 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $48,318 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $26,487 | 54.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $15,663 | 32.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $6,168 | 12.8% | |
| Total | $48,318 | 100% |
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