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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1903554

TUMAINI PROJECT INC

Also known as Tumaini Children's Drop-In Center

Tax-exempt · AUBURN, IN 46706

Financials

$163K$133K2023$229K$104K2024$134K$123K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TUMAINI PROJECT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$133,827$122,542$11,285$1,265,153$614$1,264,539
December 31, 2024990$229,194$103,777$125,417$549,937$257$549,680
December 31, 2023990-EZ$162,664$132,766$29,898$430,336$279$430,057
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$132,906
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$921

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$45,932
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$45,932
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,556
Occupancy
$6,746
Program services (functional)
$61,329
Management and general (functional)
$61,213

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$549,937
Total assets, end of year
$1,265,153
Total liabilities, end of year
$614
Net assets, end of year
$1,264,539
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,177,715
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,264,539
Gross receipts
$133,827
Employees
0
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
IN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS BONUKEACCOUNTANT
Trustee or director
–$0
EUNICE KAMAARABOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
SAMWEL KIMANISECRETARY, P
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
IMRAN MANJITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
BENSON NJUGUNABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SONAK PASTAKIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
DENNIS THIRIKWABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TIM MERCERUS TRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS BONUKEACCOUNTANT
Trustee or director
2$0
EUNICE KAMAARABOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
SAMWEL KIMANISECRETARY, P
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
IMRAN MANJITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
BENSON NJUGUNABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SONAK PASTAKIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
DENNIS THIRIKWABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TIM MERCERUS TRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
–$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EUNICE KAMAARABOARD CHAIR3$0
SAMWEL KIMANISECRETARY, P40$0
IMRAN MANJITREASURER5$0
BENSON NJUGUNABOARD MEMBER2$0
DENNIS THIRIKWABOARD MEMBER2$0
SONAK PASTAKIABOARD MEMBER2$0
CHRIS BONUKEACCOUNTANT2$0
TIM MERCERUS TRUSTEE2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
933 GOLDEN HAWK DR, AUBURN, IN 46706-1339
In care of
% TIM MERCER
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
933 Golden Hawk Drive, Auburn IN 46706
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SAMWEL KIMANI
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Tim Mercer, 217 Bluefiled Road, Chapel Hill NC 27517
Signed the 990
SAMWEL KIMANI, SECRETARY, PROG DIR
Phone
(512) 484-6447
Return prepared by
THE SEIGEL GROUP LLC

Mission

TO ENGAGE VULNERABLE YOUTH IN A NEW EDUCATIONAL MODEL THAT BREAKS DOWN EDUCATIONAL BARRIERS FACED BY VULNERABLE YOUTH IN A CHANGING SOCIETY TO HAVE SUCCESSFUL AND PRODUCTIVE CAREERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHILD PROVISIONS - WE PROVIDED 120 RESIDENTIAL YOUTH AT THE CENTER WITH 3 MEALS A DAY, BASIC HYGIENE ITEMS, CLOTHES, AND MEDICAL NEEDS. OTHER CHILDREN IN SCHOOL ARE PROVIDED WITH SCHOOL FEES, UNIFORMS, AND HYGIENE ITEMS.
    Expenses $41,175
  • EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING - WE SUPPORT 120 RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WITH BASIC EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND 13 CHILDREN LIVING AT THEIR HOMES WITH EDUCATION SUPPORT.
    Expenses $17,413
  • LIVELIHOOD AND INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES - WE PROVIDED 120 RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WITH SUPPORT TO RUN SMALL BUSINESSES E.G WELDING SHOP AND SELLING VEGETABLES FROM THE SCHOOL GARDEN.
    Expenses $2,741

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1903554
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,265,153
Income (IRS master file)
$133,827

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$133,827$122,542$1,265,153IRS
990December 2024$229,194$103,777$549,937IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$162,664$132,766$430,336XML
990December 2022$259,554$146,254$517,463IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Tim Mercer
December 31, 2011≤ $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 27-1903554).

Questions about TUMAINI PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of TUMAINI PROJECT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TUMAINI PROJECT INC is 27-1903554.
Is TUMAINI PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to TUMAINI PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TUMAINI PROJECT INC 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 TUMAINI PROJECT INC 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 TUMAINI PROJECT INC 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 TUMAINI PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SAMWEL KIMANI.
Who are the officers and directors of TUMAINI PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TUMAINI PROJECT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $133,827, expenses of $122,542 and total assets of $1,265,153 at year end.

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