Nonprofit · EIN 33-1827427
GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · SPOKANE, WA 99201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $300,281 | $276,932 | $23,349 | $23,349 | $0 | $23,349 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $300,281
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $94,691
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,728
- Accounting fees
- $2,023
- Travel
- $28,264
- Program services (functional)
- $234,966
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,966
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,349
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,349
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,349
- Gross receipts
- $300,281
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2025
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK HARVEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON HOWARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PAUL NORDLUND | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA WRIGHT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 N HOWARD ST 6336, SPOKANE, WA 99201-0508
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALISON HOWARD, 100 N HOWARD ST 6336, SPOKANE, WA 99201
- Signed the 990
- ALISON HOWARD, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (360) 829-7144
- Website
- WWW.GFIHONDURAS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRYTEBRIDGE CONSULTING LLC
Mission
THE GARIFUNA CHURCH EQUIPPED TO STRATEGICALLY PARTICIPATE IN THE GREAT COMMISSION. MISSION: WE PARTNER WITH KEY CHURCH LEADERS TO MAXIMIZE DISCIPLESHIP AND OUTREACH IN GARIFUNA COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BY TRAINING, MENTORING, AND SHARING RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- CONSTRUCTION FUNDS-GFI PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, INCLUDING GARIFUNA CHURCHES AND SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS, AS WELL AS HOMES FOR PASTORS AND WIDOWS.Expenses $109,733
- SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS-GFI CONNECTS DONORS WITH GARIFUNA COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE PAYING FOR THEIR EDUCATION. RECIPIENTS INCLUDE PASTORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, CHURCH LEADERS, AND YOUTH WITH LEADERSHI POTENTIAL. PASTOR SUPPORT-GFI PROVIDES MONTHLY OFFERINGS TO SUPPORT SEVERAL GARIFUNA PASTORS, AS WELL AS THE GARIFUNA MISSIONS ASSOCIATION SECRETARY AND ACCOUNTANT.Expenses $73,859 · grants $73,859
- MUA BUITI GARIFUNA BIBLE SCHOOL-THE MUA BUITI GARIFUNA BIBLE SCHOOL PROVIDES QUARTERLY TRAINING, DISCIPLESHIP MATERIALS, MENTORING, AND VISITS TO PASTORS IN GARIFUNA COMMUNITIES. GFI PROVIDES MONTHLY FUNDING FOR GENERAL EXPENSES, SUCH AS TRAVEL, AS WELL AS FUNDS FOR TRAINING EVENTS, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, MEALS, AND LODGING FOR PARTICIPANTS. GFI ALSO PROVIDES PRINTED DISCIPLESHIP MATERIALS AND AID FOR EMERGENCIES AND MEDICAL EXPENSES OF PASTORS AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $15,877
- CHILDRENS MEAL PROGRAM-GFI ASSISTS CHURCHES WITH FUNDING TO OFFER WEEKLY MIDDAY MEALS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. DIOS FIEL (FAITHFUL GOD) CHURCH-THIS CHURCH IS LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY OF SAMBO CREEK, HONDURAS. GFI PROVIDES SUPPORT WITH BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEADERS. GARIFUNA MISSIONS ASSOCIATION-THE ASOCIACIN MISIONERA GARFUNA (AMIGA), GARIFUNA MISSIONS ASSOCIATION, IS A NETWORK OF CHURCHES THAT HOLDS WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS, AS WELL AS FOUR ANNUAL CONFERENCES: GENERAL, MEN, WOMEN, AND YOUTH. GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (GFI) PROVIDES PART OF THE FUNDING FOR THESE CONFERENCES AND HAS ALSO HELPED WITH CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE ASSOCIATIONS BUILDINGS.Expenses $35,497 · grants $20,832
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-1827427
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,349
- Income (IRS master file)
- $300,281
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $300,281 | $276,932 | $23,349 | 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 33-1827427).
Questions about GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL is 33-1827427.
- Is GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL 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 GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL 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 GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL 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 GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALISON HOWARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GARIFUNA FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $300,281, expenses of $276,932 and total assets of $23,349 at year end.
Other nonprofits in SPOKANE
- CORPORATION OF GONZAGA UNIVERSITY EIN 91-0236600 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY EIN 91-0473310 · last filed 990 for 2025
- EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION MUKOGAWA GAKUIN EIN 94-3120807 · last filed 990 for 2025
- NATIVE PROJECT EIN 91-1462366 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY EIN 47-1091821 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SPOKANE COLLEGES FOUNDATION EIN 91-0886962 · last filed 990 for 2025
- TO BE HONEST INC EIN 37-1951112 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MUKOGAWA FORT WRIGHT INSTITUTE EIN 94-3116985 · last filed 990 for 2025