2025-10-20T13:59:41-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 851300675 HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA HOPE 3608218540 PO Box 41 Sumas WA 98295 Mark Brandsma Officer 6046039071 2025-10-19 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Mark Brandsma PO Box 41 Sumas WA 98295 276839 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 212238 218067 0 0 0 0 0 49639 212238 267706 212238 254323 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1484 321 213722 254644 -1484 13062 131779 23066 124841 3066 6938 20000 Hope for Korah Ministries USA seeks to break the cycle of extreme poverty and to bring hope and a future to the most vulnerable children and families living in Korah, Ethiopia. It focuses on keeping families together and healthy and striving to help each person come to know their inherent worth, reach their full potential, live with dignity, and become self-reliant, bringing long-term, sustainable change to the Korah community at large. 0 0 131175 131175 0 Family Empowerment: We seek to support families to thrive by providing resources that help them stabilize their health, gain access to educational and vocational training, and foster their relationships within their families and with their community. During 2024, 57 families received monthly rent and groceries, 16 families received beds and mattresses, 246 holiday chickens were distributed, and 350 children and 57 adults received shoes and socks. 67501 67501 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 tailored to their social history and current abilities, enabling them to become self-sustaining. Providing children with the education and the support needed to increase their chances for a better future. Graduating post-secondary students can help their families break out of poverty and bring sustainable change to Korah. During 2024, 264 students received educational support, 172 students attended after-school tutoring and after-school snacks, 78 students received academic awards, 99 students enrolled in computer /ICT classes, and 16 received vocational training. 49270 49270 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: 50 preschool children received 2 daily meals and snacks. 3) Youth Programs: 350 children received regular after-school snacks, and 520 children received regular snacks. 4) The Elders' Home: provided 9 elders with leprosy daily support, including housing, food, sundries, clothing, medical care, and special outings. 5) Health Services programs: provided 1500+ families access to free medical services and prescriptions, 120 families received annual health insurance policies, 8 people received hospital care, 5 people received psychiatric treatment, 87 adults and 746 children dewormed, 58 youth and 199 adults attended health trainings, 197 children received malnutrition screening and 144 chronic or acutely ill, immunity-compromised, prenatal/lactating, or malnourished individuals received ongoing monthly nutritional support. 5065 5065 0 Economic Empowerment: To spur families towards economic empowerment and independence, HFK facilitates business training, Self-Help Group participation, and social work support to build community connections, provide relevant skills, and empower families to launch their initiatives. In 2024, 15 adults developed business and employment plans, 16 adults received business grants, 80 adults attended business and employment training sessions, 21 adults received life skills training, 7 adults received literacy and numeracy training, 29 adults attended adult continuing education, and 1 additional savings and credit self-help group was created. 1312 1312 0 Youth Empowerment: HFK's youth empowerment center is a safe and supportive environment that offers a variety of activities and programs aimed at fostering positive relationships, mentorship, and overall physical and emotional health. We focus on developing leadership skills, and building connections among youth. These goals are achieved through cultivating strong, safe relationships while engaging them in meaningful activities. HFK's youth clubs, sports, training, and academic support are all designed to address gaps that might otherwise impede children's ability to learn and reach their full potential. In 2024, 850+ children attended youth programs and activities, 160 children participated in soccer programs, 94 participated in art, theatre, and music clubs, and 503 children and youth participated in life skills training. 6377 6377 0 254323 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 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 David Pohl Board President 0.2 5 X X 0 0 0 Mark Brandsma Board Treasurer 0.2 3 X X 0 0 0 Johanna van der Jagt Board Secretary 0.1 1 X X 0 0 0 Connie Loewen Board Director 0 0.2 X 0 0 0 David Neill Board Director 0 0.2 X 0 0 0 Jim Parussini Board Director 0 0.2 X 0 0 0 Kevin Ardt Board Director 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 John Ridder Board Director 0 0.2 X 0 0 0 Tammy Brandsma Board Director 0 0.2 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 218067 0 218067 0 0 0 0 0 58772 0 9133 49639 0 49639 0 267706 0 0 49639 254323 254323 321 321 254644 254323 321 0 131779 23066 131779 23066 3066 124841 124841 3066 X 6938 20000 0 0 6938 20000 131779 23066 13062 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 0 1 0 X 7728 177711 231345 217323 284794 918901 7728 177711 231345 217323 284794 918901 918901 918901 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Grantmaking 254323 0 0 254323 North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) To support Family Empowerment Programs 254323 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 external audit reports are received from Hope for Korah Ethiopia. Evening for Korah 66727 7955 58772 0 0 0 5876 0 3256 0 0 66727 7955 58772 0 0 0 5876 0 3256 9132 49640 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. They also sign a Conflict of Interest Statement affirming that, to the best of their knowledge, no real, potential, or apparent conflicts exist. Additionally, at each annual AGM, members and officers are asked to disclose any new conflicts, if applicable, and to sign a statement confirming any such conflict. 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 1 0 0 0 Hope for Korah Ministries b 254323 Amount paid. Hope for Korah Ministries n 299 The percentage of office space and overhead cost used by HFK USA multiplied by the total expenses incurred by HFK Canada. Hope for Korah Ministries o 3037 The percentage of staff time used by HFK USA multiplied by the total expenses incurred by HFK Canada for employing that staff. Hope for Korah Ministries p 3107 Amount paid