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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2438807

THE LESOTHO CONNECTION

Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98406

Financials

$127K$74K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE LESOTHO CONNECTION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$126,939$73,951$52,988$143,527–$143,527
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,333
Net income from fundraising events
$32,606

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$17,361
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$56,590
Program services (functional)
$73,457

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$90,539
Total assets, end of year
$143,527
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$143,527
Cash, savings and investments
$143,527
Gross receipts
$131,438

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sam CregarPresident2$0
Linda HenryVice President4$0
Kelly PauleySecretrary1$0
Sherry HellenkampTreasurer3$0
Mary BowenLemkeBoard Member1$0
Lewis MudgeBoard Member1$0
Palesa GororoBoard Member1$0
Ann FailingerBoard Member1$0
Charlie PrextaBoard Member1$0
Joel HellenkampBoard Member2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1404 N CEDAR ST, TACOMA, WA 98406-6424
In care of
% MICHELLE MARSDEN
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
1404 N Cedar St, TACOMA WA 98406
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
SHERRY HELLENKIAMP, 1404 N Cedar St, TACOMA WA 98406
Signed the 990-EZ
Sherry Hellenkamp, Treasurer
Phone
(253) 737-8140

Mission

Charitable support for orphans/vulnerable children in Lesotho

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Funding for children at St. Camillus Centre - providing for their basic needs and care (28-32 children per month)
    Expenses $36,781
  • Scholarships for primary and secondary eduction (11 children)
    Expenses $3,491
  • Medical Brigade - visiting doctors treating patients in Mohales Hoek and surrounding villages Over 1,000 people seen, over 600 people receiving glasses)
    Expenses $14,110
  • Tanks, gutters, road repair
    Expenses $5,000
  • Vehicle
    Expenses $12,026
  • Christmas clothes & party
    Expenses $1,500
  • Computer replacement
    Expenses $549

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for THE LESOTHO CONNECTION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-2438807
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$143,527
Income (IRS master file)
$131,438

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$126,939$73,951$143,527IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: SHERRY HELLENKIAMP
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Sherry Hellenkamp
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: SHERRY L HELLENKAMP
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: MICHELLE MARSDEN
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2015
Officer: Michelle Marsden
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-2438807).

Questions about THE LESOTHO CONNECTION

What is the EIN of THE LESOTHO CONNECTION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LESOTHO CONNECTION is 26-2438807.
Is THE LESOTHO CONNECTION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to THE LESOTHO CONNECTION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE LESOTHO CONNECTION 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 THE LESOTHO CONNECTION 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 THE LESOTHO CONNECTION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE LESOTHO CONNECTION?
The 990-N for 2024 names SHERRY HELLENKIAMP.
Who are the officers and directors of THE LESOTHO CONNECTION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE LESOTHO CONNECTION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $126,939, expenses of $73,951 and total assets of $143,527 at year end.

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