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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1448176

FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION

Tax-exempt · COUNCIL BLFS, IA 51503

Financials

$500K$612K2023$655K$609K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$654,741$609,402$45,339$527,205$1,128$526,077
December 31, 2023990$500,371$611,844-$111,473$481,996$1,258$480,738
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$564,629
Program service revenue
$87,559
Investment income
$2,553
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$184,691
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$37,057
Other salaries and wages
$114,825
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$156,641
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,485
Accounting fees
$1,637
Occupancy
$10,705
Travel
$1,423
Depreciation
$26,798
Program services (functional)
$486,628
Management and general (functional)
$113,589
Fundraising (functional)
$9,185

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$481,996
Total assets, end of year
$527,205
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,128
Net assets, end of year
$526,077
Land, buildings and equipment
$248,335
Gross receipts
$654,741
Employees
8
Year formed
1995
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HARRY ARRICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KATHY BOOHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CAROLYN JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MATTHEW KELLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MATTHEW STEVENSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT WALTERCHAIRMAN OF
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HARRY ARRICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
CAROLYN JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MATTHEW KELLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROBERT WALTERCHAIRMAN OF
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1001 MADISON AVE, COUNCIL BLFS, IA 51503-6768
In care of
% JOEL A BURKUM
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOEL BURKUM, 1001 MADISON AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Signed the 990
JOEL BURKUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(712) 328-3776
Return prepared by
DICKINSON & CLARK CPAS PC

Mission

FOR GOD'S CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL EXISTS TO SERVE ABANDONED, SUFFERING, POOR AND MARGINALIZED CHILDREN BY CARING FOR THEIR PHYSICAL AND SPIRTUAL NEEDS. THE CHILDREN SERVED ARE IN THE COUNTRIES OF THE UNITED STATES, ROMANIA AND MOLDOVA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CAMP OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD THE CAMP PROVIDES SUMMER BIBLE CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 TO 15. THESE CAMPS CONSIST OF BIBLE CLASSES, CHAPEL SERVICES, CAMP FIRES, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, AND CRAFTS ALL INSPIRED TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT JESUS.
    Expenses $180,562 · revenue $65,512
  • ROMANIA/MOLDOVA SERVES ABANDONED, SUFFERING, POOR AND MARGINALIZED CHILDREN BY CARING FOR THEIR PHYSICAL AND SPIRTUAL NEEDS. SERVICES PROVIDED ARE HUMANITARIAN AID TO NEEDY CHILDREN AND CHILD INSTITUTIONS AND SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS THROUGH WEEKLY OR MONTHLY BIBLE CLUB PROGRAMS, BIBLE CAMPS AND EDUCATIONAL AND MINISTRY PUBLICATIONS FOR CHILDREN. THEY ALSO SPONOSR A CHILDREN'S HOME TO FURTHER THEIR SERVICES.
    Expenses $299,893 · grants $184,691 · revenue $8,789
  • LAKOTA SERVES ABANDONED, SUFFERING, POOR AND MARGINALIZED CHILDREN BY CARING FOR THEIR PHYSICAL AND SPIRTUAL NEEDS. SERVICES PROVIDED ARE HUMANITARIAN AID TO NEEDY CHILDREN AND SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS THROUGH WEEKLY OR MONTHLY BIBLE CLUB PROGRAMS, BIBLE CAMPS AND EDUCATIONAL AND MINISTRY PUBLICATIONS FOR CHILDREN.
    Expenses $6,173 · revenue $13,258

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
42-1448176
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$527,205
Income (IRS master file)
$654,741

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$654,741$609,402$527,205XML
990December 2023$500,371$611,844$481,996XML
990December 2022$927,872$703,438$593,099IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 42-1448176).

Questions about FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION

What is the EIN of FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION is 42-1448176.
Is FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION 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 FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION 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 FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION 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 FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOEL BURKUM.
Who are the officers and directors of FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOR GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL A NON PROFIT CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $654,741, expenses of $609,402 and total assets of $527,205 at year end.

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