Nonprofit · EIN 42-1324634
FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC
Also known as WORK OF OUR HANDS
Tax-exempt · PELLA, IA 50219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $245,621 | $5,212 | $240,409 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $152,619 | $132,194 | $20,425 | $245,621 | $5,212 | $240,409 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $245,621
- Total assets, end of year
- $245,621
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,212
- Net assets, end of year
- $240,409
- Gross receipts
- $0
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW AEILTS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LIZ VANDE KIEFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GEORGE NWAOGU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TREVA REIMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MAGGIE SCHLERMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KAREN SPOELSTRA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JIM ZAFFIRO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW AEILTS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LIZ VANDE KIEFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GEORGE NWAOGU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TREVA REIMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MAGGIE SCHLERMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KAREN SPOELSTRA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JIM ZAFFIRO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 627 FRANKLIN ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1617
- In care of
- % PHYLLIS F FISHER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KAREN SPOELSTRA
- Signed the 990
- KAREN SPOELSTRA, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (641) 628-8687
- Website
- WWW.WORKOFOURHANDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VAN MAANEN SIETSTRA MEYER & NIKKEL PC
Mission
THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS A NONPROFIT RETAIL OUTLET, SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS, WHICH MARKETS HANDCRAFTS MADE BY POOR ARTISANS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. PURCHASING THROUGH FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATIONS (FTOS) ASSURES THAT THE ARTISANS RECEIVE A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCTS. THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS AN ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN MISSION. IT LINKS INDIVIDUALS FROM VARIOUS CHURCHES AND BACKGROUNDS WITHIN THE PELLA AREA IN A COMMON CONCERN FOR THE WORLD'S POOR. IT RELIES ON FTOS WORKING WITH ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE; HELPING THE POOR AND HUNGRY SUPPORT THEMSELVES. PEOPLE OF MANY NATIONS JOIN TOGETHER IN AN ACTIVE VENTURE OF LOVE AND HOPE. THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS AN EDUCATIONAL MISSION. IT PROVIDES INFORMATION TO VOLUNTEERS, CUSTOMERS AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ARTISANS AND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY WORK AND LIVE.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF THE WORK OF OUR HANDS RETAIL STORE. STORE SELLS GOODS PURCHASED FROM ORGANIZATIONS IN THIRD WORLD AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO SUPPORT THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING. PROFITS ARE DONATED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1324634
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P84Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $245,621
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $0 | $0 | $245,621 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $152,619 | $132,194 | $245,621 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $147,061 | $129,241 | $223,610 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 42-1324634).
Questions about FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC is 42-1324634.
- Is FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION 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 FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC 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 FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KAREN SPOELSTRA.
- Who are the officers and directors of FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FACULTY BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $0 and total assets of $245,621 at year end.
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