Nonprofit · EIN 38-3565376
GARDEN OF HOPE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49588
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $16,219 | $28,971 | -$12,752 | $449,301 | $0 | $449,301 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $43,276 | $48,757 | -$5,481 | $462,053 | $0 | $462,053 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,235
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,984
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,168
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,395
- Occupancy
- $15,593
- Printing, publications and postage
- $50
- Other expenses
- $2,765
- Program services (functional)
- $19,803
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $462,053
- Total assets, end of year
- $449,301
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $449,301
- Cash, savings and investments
- $246,399
- Land and buildings
- $202,902
- Gross receipts
- $16,219
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Verwys | President | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Verwys | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Evamarie Verwys | Secretary/Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Julie Stoutjesdyk | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Ruth Gillessee | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Potgeter | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Verwys | President | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Verwys | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Evamarie Verwys | Secretary/Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Julie Stoutjesdyk | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Ruth Gillessee | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Potgeter | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 888434, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49588-8434
- In care of
- % BILL VERWYS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO Box 888434, Grand Rapids MI 49588
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- William Verwys, 6474 Andres Crossing, Grandville MI 49418
- Signed the 990-EZ
- William Verwys, President
- Phone
- (616) 307-6646
- Website
- www.gardenofhope.com
Mission
Aiding women with an unexpected pregnancy.
Program accomplishments
- Garden of Hope: Aids women in finding the help they need to support an unexpected pregnancy, or to assist them in the healing process if they were involved in an abortion and now feel traumatized.Expenses $6,388 · grants $9,168
- Omega House: We own this home which was established to provide a place for traumatized women to meet in support groups to work toward emotional healing. Several groups of women meet throughout the year.Expenses $13,415
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N 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
- 38-3565376
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C50)
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- February 11, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: William Verwys | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $16,219 | $28,971 | $449,301 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $43,276 | $48,757 | $462,053 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Bill Verwys | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $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 38-3565376).
Questions about GARDEN OF HOPE
- What is the EIN of GARDEN OF HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GARDEN OF HOPE is 38-3565376.
- Is GARDEN OF HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2012.
- Are donations to GARDEN OF HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GARDEN OF HOPE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of GARDEN OF HOPE 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 GARDEN OF HOPE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GARDEN OF HOPE?
- The 990-N for 2025 names William Verwys.
- Who are the officers and directors of GARDEN OF HOPE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GARDEN OF HOPE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $16,219, expenses of $28,971 and total assets of $449,301 at year end.
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