Nonprofit · EIN 46-2300190
SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $87,666 | $88,656 | -$990 | $48,809 | $0 | $48,809 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $87,666
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $87,027
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,309
- Printing, publications and postage
- $320
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,799
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,809
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,809
- Cash, savings and investments
- $48,809
- Gross receipts
- $87,666
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Golembiewski | Executive Director/President | 30 | $0 |
| Dawson Jope | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Golembiewski | VP/Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Farmer | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ginny Fornillo | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Golan | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3723 SACHEM AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45226-1755
- In care of
- % ARLENE GOLEMBIEWSKI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 3723 sachem, cincinnati OH 45226
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- arlene golembiewski, 3723 sachem, cincinnati OH 45226
- Signed the 990-EZ
- arlene golembiewski, executive director
- Phone
- (513) 543-7763
- Website
- www.sherbrofoundation.org
Mission
Sherbro Foundation Sierra Leone (SFSL) is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is helping rural Sierra Leone move from poverty to self-reliance through education and economic empowerment. With a focus on education & rural community development, we channel grants directly in support of our grassroots community partner programs in Rotifunk, Moyamba District and advise on developing their capacity as an effective nonprofit organization.
Program accomplishments
- Funded Sierra Leone partner tutorial programs preparing 1500 students to advance in their education: 9th grade after-school classes for Sr High entry; all-day 12th grade class for college prep; In-class tutors for grades 1, 2, 5 & 6; Grades 3 & 4 reading program. In-service training for grades 1 & 2 teachers.grants $27,485
- Funded our Sierra Leone partner's college scholarship program with 34 awards for students pursuing careers in support of local development:14 university scholarships in STEM subjects (1 medical student); 20 teachers for secondary and primary teaching certificates.grants $22,035
- Funded implementing Sierra Leone partner's "Let Them Earn" program, developing small farmers from subsistence to small agribusiness owners with interest free loans and training on improved farming methods and financial literacy. Tree nursery public sales fund program administration.grants $23,850
- Support for Sierra Leone partner, including operations and repairs for their 60-acre Orchards for Education raising fruit trees for income stream for program administration, staff office upgrades, computers and technical training fees.grants $13,657
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-EZ 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
- 46-2300190
- 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 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,809
- Income (IRS master file)
- $87,666
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $128,465 | $72,196 | $73,627 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: arlene golembiewski | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE
- What is the EIN of SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE is 46-2300190.
- Is SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE 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 SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE 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 SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE?
- The 990-N for 2016 names arlene golembiewski.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SHERBRO FOUNDATION SIERRA LEONE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $87,666, expenses of $88,656 and total assets of $48,809 at year end.
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