2024-11-04T12:18:54-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 851300675 HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA HOPE 3608218540 PO Box 41 Sumas WA 98295 Mark Brandsma Officer 6046039071 2024-11-02 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X Mark Brandsma PO Box 41 Sumas WA 98295 212238 0 X www.hopeforkorah.org X 2020 WA To break the cycle of extreme poverty and to offer hope and a future to the most vulnerable children and families living in Korah, Ethiopia. 9 9 0 9 0 0 231345 212238 0 0 0 0 0 0 231345 212238 245182 212238 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1460 1484 246642 213722 -15297 -1484 68757 131779 60335 124841 8422 6938 Hope for Korah Ministries USA seeks to break the cycle of extreme poverty and to offer hope and a future to the most vulnerable children and families living in Korah, Ethiopia by keeping families together and healthy and striving to help each person come to know their inherent worth, meet their full potential, live with dignity, and become self-reliant, bringing long-term sustainable change to the Korah community at large. 0 0 77323 77323 0 Family Empowerment: We seek to help families thrive by offering resources that help families stabilize their health, gain access to educational and vocational training, and strengthen their relationships with each other and their community. During 2023, 60 families received monthly rent and groceries, 16 families received beds and mattresses, 246 holiday chickens were distributed, 350 children and 56 adults received shoes and socks. 36999 36999 0 Health and Nutrition: Health stability and nutritional support are critical aspects of helping children, families, and elders to overcome the formidable barriers that living in extreme poverty has placed in their lives. We have 5 programs that serve health and nutrition needs. 1) The Berta Breakfast Program: provided 550+ children with fortified pancakes and milk before school. 2) The HFK Daycare: 60 preschool children received 2 daily meals and snacks. 3) Youth Programs: 350 children received regular after-school snacks, and 630 children received regular snacks. 4) The Elders' Home: provided 8 elders with leprosy daily support including housing, food, sundries, clothing, medical care, and special outings. 5) Health Services programs: provided 1708+ families access to free medical services and prescriptions, 109 families received annual insurance policies, 9 people received hospital care, 5 people received psychiatric treatment, 102 adults and 521 children dewormed, 98 youth attended health trainings, 506 children received malnutrition screening and 144 chronic or acutely ill, immunity-compromised, prenatal/lactating, or malnourished individuals received ongoing monthly nutritional support. 30296 30296 0 Business Development: To spur families on towards economic empowerment and independence, HFK facilitates business trainings, Self-Help Group participation and social work support to build community connections, provide applicable skills & empower families to launch their own initiatives. During 2023, 25 adults developed business/employment plans, 8 adults received business grants, 4 adults attended business trainings, 13 adults received literacy and numeracy trainings, 1 business cooperative was established, 4 savings and credit self-help groups were created. 56900 56900 0 Education: Education for all ages is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. HFK supports each family member from the oldest to the youngest. Helping adults gain training based on their social history and current ability so they can become self-sustaining. Providing children an education with the supports needed to increase their chances for a better future. Graduating post-secondary students who can help their families break out of poverty and bring sustainable change to Korah. During 2023, 273 students received educational support, 350 students attended after school tutoring and after school snacks, 96 students received academic awards, 66 students enrolled in computer classes and 15 received vocational training. 10720 10720 0 Youth Empowerment Centre: HFK's youth empowerment center is a safe and supportive place that offers activities and programs to foster positive relationships, mentorship, physical and emotional health, leadership skills, and connection. These goals are met through the process of building strong and safe relationships with our youth while engaging in purposeful activities and programs. HFK's youth clubs, sports, trainings, and academic support are all designed to fill in gaps that might otherwise hinder children's ability to learn and reach their full potential. During 2023, 1,100 children attended youth programs & activities, 200 children participated in soccer programs, 120 children participated in art, theatre, and music clubs, and 120+ children participated in life skills training. 67620 67620 0 212238 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 WA X Kevin Ardt 3608218540 28 Longshore Ln Bellingham WA 982998540 X David Pohl Board President 5 X X 0 0 0 Mark Brandsma Board Treasurer 3 X X 0 0 0 Johanna van der Jagt Board Secretary 1 X X 0 0 0 Connie Loewen Board Director 0.2 X 0 0 0 David Neill Board Director 0.2 X 0 0 0 Jim Parussini Board Director 0.2 X 0 0 0 Kevin Ardt Board Director 0.5 X 0 0 0 John Ridder Board Director 0.2 X 0 0 0 Tammy Brandsma Board Director 0.2 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51912 0 0 160326 5086 212238 0 0 0 0 0 51912 0 212238 0 0 0 212238 212238 1200 1200 284 284 213722 212238 1484 0 37408 131779 31349 68757 131779 156 60179 124841 0 60335 124841 X 8422 6938 0 0 8422 6938 68757 131779 -1484 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 7728 177711 231345 217323 634107 0 7728 177711 231345 217323 634107 634107 634107 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Grantmaking 212238 0 0 212238 North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) To support Family Empowerment Programs in Korah, Ethiopia. 212238 Cheque 0 Book 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Hope for Korah Ministries USA approves an annual budget for each supported program. Grants are released quarterly upon receipt of the financial and program reports. There is ongoing communication regarding both financial and program matters with Hope for Korah Ministries Canada and Hope for Korah Ethiopia. Additionally, in-person visits to the programs in Ethiopia are conducted at least twice a year, and annual audit reports are received from Hope for Korah Ethiopia. Evening for Korah 56998 5086 51912 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56998 5086 51912 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51912 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Mark and Tammy Brandsma are a married couple serving on the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The form 990 is reviewed by the board treasurer and sent to all board members prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c At the time of the organization's incorporation and whenever a new board member is appointed, all officers sign a conflict of interest policy, which outlines their duty to disclose any potential conflicts. Additionally, members and officers must sign a statement at the annual AGM confirming whether or not they have any conflicts of interest and are required to disclose any conflicts if they exist. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. Hope for Korah Ministries PO Box 16013 Abbotsford BC CA V3G 0C6 Providing aid to people of Korah, Ethiopia CA N/A 0 Hope for Korah Ethiopia Nefas Silk Lafto Woreda 2 Addis Ababa Ethiopia ET Providing aid to people of Korah, Ethiopia ET Hope for Korah Ministries 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Hope for Korah Ministries b 212238 Amount paid. Hope for Korah Ministries n 329 The percentage of office space used by HFK USA multiplied by the total expenses incurred by HFK Canada. Hope for Korah Ministries o 3938 The percentage of staff time used by HFK USA multiplied by the total expenses incurred by HFK Canada for employing that staff.