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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3881467

KENYA MATTERS

Tax-exempt · HUDSONVILLE, MI 49426

Financials

$84K$106K2023$138K$104K2024$89K$140K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KENYA MATTERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$88,748$140,145-$51,397$14,354–$14,354
December 31, 2024990-EZ$137,948$104,131$33,817$65,751–$65,751
December 31, 2023990-EZ$83,644$106,078-$22,434$31,934–$31,934
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$88,748

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,250
Printing, publications and postage
$1,380
Other expenses
$136,515
Program services (functional)
$139,657

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$65,751
Total assets, end of year
$14,354
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$14,354
Cash, savings and investments
$14,354
Gross receipts
$88,748

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
RANDAL BUISTPRESIDENT0$0
HEIDI SWIERENGABOARD MEMBER0$0
BRIAN WORKMANBOARD MEMBER0$0
LEVI MOLENJECHAIRPERSON0$0
MOSES GITHAIBITREASURER0$0
STEPHAN LUTZBOARD MEMBER0$0
ANNA BUISTBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RANDAL BUISTPRESIDENT0$0
HEIDI SWIERENGABOARD MEMBER0$0
BRIAN WORKMANBOARD MEMBER0$0
LEVI MOLENJECHAIRPERSON0$0
MOSES GITHAIBITREASURER0$0
STEPHAN LUTZBOARD MEMBER0$0
ANNA BUISTBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RANDAL BUISTPRESIDENT0$0
JERRY VANDEN BOSCHBOARD MEMBER0$0
HEIDI SWIERENGABOARD MEMBER0$0
BRIAN WORKMANBOARD MEMBER0$0
LEVI MOLENJECHAIRPERSON0$0
MOSES GITHAIBITREASURER0$0
STEPHAN LUTZBOARD MEMBER0$0
ANNA BUISTBOARD MEMBER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 23, HUDSONVILLE, MI 49426-0023
In care of
% JASON ANDERSON
Signed the 990-EZ
RANDAL BUIST, PRESIDENT
Phone
(616) 209-8505
Return prepared by
DEBOER GOODYKE KAHLER & TUTTLE PC

Mission

KENYA MATTERS NURTURES ORPHANS IN KARAI, KENYA TO EMPOWER THEM TO LIVE AS INTERDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE, AND FULFILLED MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • KENYA MATTERS ADDRESSES THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ORPHANS THROUGH EMPOWERING LOCAL AFRICAN LEADERSHIP WITH SELF-SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE PROJECTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AN ACTIVE DONOR COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED STATES.
    Expenses $139,657

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for KENYA MATTERS

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

IRS record

EIN
27-3881467
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,354
Income (IRS master file)
$88,748

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$83,644$106,078$31,934IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about KENYA MATTERS

What is the EIN of KENYA MATTERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KENYA MATTERS is 27-3881467.
Is KENYA MATTERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to KENYA MATTERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KENYA MATTERS 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 KENYA MATTERS 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 KENYA MATTERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of KENYA MATTERS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KENYA MATTERS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,748, expenses of $140,145 and total assets of $14,354 at year end.

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