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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2292382

ZIMELE USA

Tax-exempt · ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

Financials

$309K$298K2023$285K$290K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ZIMELE USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$285,114$289,587-$4,473$25,097$4,967$20,130
December 31, 2023990$308,897$298,161$10,736$27,238$2,635$24,603
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$291,022
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$5,998
Net income from sales of inventory
$90
Other revenue
-$5,908

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$166,439
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$50,418
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$59,318
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,200
Travel
$6,387
Program services (functional)
$223,129
Management and general (functional)
$28,082
Fundraising (functional)
$38,376

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$27,238
Total assets, end of year
$25,097
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,967
Net assets, end of year
$20,130
Net assets without donor restrictions
$20,130
Gross receipts
$291,112
Employees
1
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
NJ

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANET KWONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$50,417
PETER AHNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARGARET CHANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SONIA CHOVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAIRO PAREDESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALISON GAUGHENBAUGHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAYLOR LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGELA YU BAEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RENEE KARIBI-WHYTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANGELA BAEPREVIOUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$55,600
JANET KWONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN SEPT)
Officer
40$13,750
PETER AHNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARGARET CHANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALISON GAUGHENBAUGHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAYLOR LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAIRO PAREDESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RENEE KARIBI-WHYTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SONIA CHODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
291 S VAN BRUNT ST STE 4, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631-4633
In care of
% PETER AHN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JANET KWON, PO BOX 5762, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631
Signed the 990
JANET KWON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(201) 474-5025
Return prepared by
WEGNER CPAS LLP

Mission

TO CONFRONT THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY IN RURAL SOUTH AFRICA BY EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY, SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING AND LIFE SKILLS TO SUSTAIN NOT ONLY THEMSELVES, BUT THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION, OUR APPROACH INVOLVES AN INTENSIVE PROCESS THAT SECURES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR HEALTHY GROWTH ENABLING WOMEN TO RISE ABOVE POVERTY. WE PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TRAINING WORKSHOPS IN BUSINESS SKILLS SUCH AS PRODUCT DESIGN, MARKETING, BOOKKEEPING AND BASIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. BY BUILDING THESE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS, COMMUNITIES WILL BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE PROGRAMS THAT WE FUND RAISE UP WOMEN LEADERS WHO MAKE KEY DECISIONS FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES ADVOCATING WITHIN LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. CHANGE AND SOCIAL REFORMS SUCH AS ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, BETTER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES POSITIVELY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR MAIN FOCUS IS TO EMPOWER AND BUILD UP WOMEN TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT THROUGH SELF-HELP GROUPS, CLUSTER LEVEL ASSOCIATIONS AND FEDERATIONS. BY WORKING IN COMMUNITY WITH OTHER WOMEN, THEY ALSO RECEIVE VITAL SUPPORT IN IMPROVING THEIR LIVES. TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS, ZIMELE USA FUNDRAISED THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: 1) IN FEBRUARY, ZIMELE USA HELD A BAKE SALE CALLED BAKED WITH LOVE. LOCAL AREA BAKERS DONATED BAKED GOODS WHICH WERE PRE-ORDERED AND PROCEEDS WERE DONATED TO ZIMELE USA. THIS WAS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ZIMELE USA TO SHARE ABOUT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN WHO HAVE STARTED THEIR OWN BAKING BUSINESSES. 2) IN AUGUST, ZIMELE USA ORGANIZED A 400 MILE BIKE RIDE CALLED "RIDE FOR ZIMELE" IN WHICH A TEAM OF 8 CYCLISTS RODE THEIR BIKES FROM NEW JERSEY TO MONTREAL, CANADA OVER 5 DAYS TO FUNDRAISE FOR ZIMELE PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $223,129 · grants $166,439

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-2292382
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)
$25,097
Income (IRS master file)
$291,112

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$285,114$289,587$25,097XML
990December 2023$308,897$298,161$27,238XML
990December 2022$226,526$238,237$15,269IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 35-2292382).

Questions about ZIMELE USA

What is the EIN of ZIMELE USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ZIMELE USA is 35-2292382.
Is ZIMELE USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to ZIMELE USA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ZIMELE USA 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 ZIMELE USA 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 ZIMELE USA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ZIMELE USA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JANET KWON.
Who are the officers and directors of ZIMELE USA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,417 (JANET KWON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ZIMELE USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $285,114, expenses of $289,587 and total assets of $25,097 at year end.

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