Nonprofit · EIN 27-5271916
3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC
Tax-exempt · MARIETTA, GA 30068
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $150,569 | $140,419 | $10,150 | $14,980 | $0 | $14,980 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $114,586 | $115,427 | -$841 | $4,830 | $0 | $4,830 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $150,569
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,506
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,506
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,510
- Occupancy
- $400
- Printing, publications and postage
- $21
- Other expenses
- $131,982
- Program services (functional)
- $135,296
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,830
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,980
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,980
- Cash, savings and investments
- $14,980
- Gross receipts
- $150,569
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onesmus Weru | Executive Director | 40 | $6,506 |
| John Sullivan | Director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Christy Sylvester | Chairman | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onesmus Weru | Executive Director | 40 | $600 |
| John Sullivan | Director | 3.75 | $0 |
| Christy Sylvester | Chairman | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4840 LAKELAND DR, MARIETTA, GA 30068-4323
- In care of
- % AT YOUR PACE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 4840 Lakeland Drive, Marietta GA 30068
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Onesmus Weru, 4840 Lakeland Drive, Marietta GA 30068
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Christy Sylvester, Chairman
- Phone
- (770) 569-5211
- Return prepared by
- MERSEREAU LAZENBY & ROCKAS LLC
Mission
3 Strands International is primarily a discipleship center facilitating mission trips for churches in the U.S. to East Africa with a mission to equip, empower and deploy servant-leaders within and outside the wall of the church to restore the least, the lost, and the lonely with the gospel of Jesus Christ and the resources of the global church. Our flagship ministry focuses on three areas. First, we hold church development conferences. Second under the banner, Sew4Life, we seek to empower slum women, youth, and children through sewing and character development skills. Third, we have partnered with other churches to provide enrichment classes to pastors in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya.
Program accomplishments
- 2024 Program Accomplishments for 3 Strands International Inc. 3 Strands partnered with the following organizations:- CityRise Church, Houston, Texas,- Johnson Ferry, Atlanta, GA, - Christ Community Church, Montreat, NC, and- Individual donors.IMPACT REPORT:- Trained 800 church leaders, who are now influencing over 1 million people across Kenya with the Gospel as they teach what they have learned in 3 Strands seminars.- Mentored more than 200 families, walking with them in faith and discipleship.- Over 750 persons received medical care through our outreach efforts.- Through our Sew4Life program, 200 people living in Nairobi's slums were empowered with vocational skills, helping them build better lives for their families.- Drilled a water well in Kibera slum. Project when finished, will provide clean water to over 200 families living in one of the largest slums in the world.- In Kenya alone, 3 Strands is working with 300 denominations that are ministering to over 6 million people across the country.Expenses $135,296
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-5271916
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,980
- Income (IRS master file)
- $150,569
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $150,569 | $140,419 | $14,980 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $114,586 | $115,427 | $4,830 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Onesmus Weru | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Onesmus Weru | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Onesmus Weru | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $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 27-5271916).
Questions about 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC
- What is the EIN of 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC is 27-5271916.
- Is 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL 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 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Onesmus Weru.
- Who are the officers and directors of 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,506 (Onesmus Weru, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does 3 STRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $150,569, expenses of $140,419 and total assets of $14,980 at year end.
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