Nonprofit · EIN 20-0305580
GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS
Tax-exempt · DECATUR, AL 35602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $733,901 | $818,160 | -$84,259 | $165,439 | $9,893 | $155,546 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $632,453 | $674,017 | -$41,564 | $258,754 | $18,949 | $239,805 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $687,063 | $653,547 | $33,516 | $291,328 | $9,959 | $281,369 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $710,035
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23,866
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,445
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $581,876
- Other salaries and wages
- $63,375
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $73,097
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,374
- Depreciation
- $113
- Program services (functional)
- $717,622
- Management and general (functional)
- $100,538
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $258,754
- Total assets, end of year
- $165,439
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,893
- Net assets, end of year
- $155,546
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $169
- Publicly traded securities
- $65,879
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $155,546
- Gross receipts
- $733,901
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- AR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICKY MCWHORTER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $63,375 |
| GREG NIENHOUSE | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| STEVE MOORE | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TOM CHISHOLM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEITH SCHRAMM | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KENT CHAMBERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAN DAWSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JAMES NIPPER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHEILA SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOSIAH TILTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG NIENHOUSE | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| STEVE MOORE | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TOM CHISHOLM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEITH SCHRAMM | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KENT CHAMBERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAN DAWSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JAMES NIPPER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHEILA SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOSIAH TILTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICKY MCWHORTER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICKY MCWHORTER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 25 | $27,260 |
| GREG NIENHOUSE | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE MOORE | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TOM CHISHOLM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KEITH SCHRAMM | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KENT CHAMBERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAN DAWSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES NIPPER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHEILA SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JEFF SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOSIAH TILTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2125, DECATUR, AL 35602-2125
- In care of
- % JOSAH TILTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICKY MCWHORTER, PO BOX 2125, DECATUR, AL 35602
- Signed the 990
- RICKY MCWHORTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (256) 566-9220
- Website
- WWW.GWAM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TUCKER SCOTT BELL & MARTHALER LLC
Mission
TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF GHANA WEST AFTRICA THROUGH THE DRILLING OF WATER WELLS, SUPPORTING LOCAL EVANGELISTS, AND SPONSORING STUDENTS ATTENDING 7A'S COSTECH.
Program accomplishments
- DRILLING WATER WELLS IN RURAL AREAS OF GHANA WEST AFRICA TO PROVIDE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR THE PEOPLE.Expenses $571,619 · grants $435,873
- SUPPORTING LOCAL EVANGELISTIC EFFORTS IN GHANA WEST AFRICA.Expenses $146,003 · grants $146,003
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0305580
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $165,439
- Income (IRS master file)
- $733,901
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $733,901 | $818,160 | $165,439 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $632,453 | $674,017 | $258,754 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $687,063 | $653,547 | $291,328 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $598,849 | $685,904 | $250,653 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0305580).
Questions about GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS
- What is the EIN of GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS is 20-0305580.
- Is GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICKY MCWHORTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,375 (RICKY MCWHORTER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does GHANA WEST AFRICA MISSIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $733,901, expenses of $818,160 and total assets of $165,439 at year end.
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