Nonprofit · EIN 46-5038247
SHIELDS OF HOPE
Tax-exempt · ZEELAND, MI 49464
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $121,296 | $119,725 | $1,571 | $265,771 | $0 | $265,771 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $126,505 | $100,392 | $26,113 | $264,200 | $0 | $264,200 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $68,585
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,734
- Net income from fundraising events
- $43,256
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,279
- Other revenue
- $41,977
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,550
- Travel
- $2,452
- Program services (functional)
- $106,871
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,979
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,875
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $264,200
- Total assets, end of year
- $265,771
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $265,771
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $265,771
- Gross receipts
- $526,973
- Employees
- 0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS CORWITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE GORNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOLMES | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHAD LYNEMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEPHANIE PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF POTTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BRAD RACHOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TAMMY SMITH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS CORWITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE GORNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JENNIE HOLMES | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BETTY LABRECQUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHAD LYNEMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STEPHANIE PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF POTTER | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRAD RACHOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TAMMY SMITH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 103, ZEELAND, MI 49464-0103
- In care of
- % LT CHAD LYNEMA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 2051 Bennigan Ln, Zeeland MI 49464
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHAD LYNEMA, 2051 BENNIGAN LN, ZEELAND, MI 49464
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- chad lynema, 2051 Bennigan Ln, Zeeland MI 49464
- Signed the 990
- CHAD LYNEMA, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (616) 920-3909
- Website
- www.shieldsofhopewestmi.com
- Return prepared by
- KIEKOVER SCHOLMA & SHUMAKER PC
Mission
LOCAL PUBLIC SERVANTS, WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO SPREAD LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AFFECTED BY CANCER THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
Program accomplishments
- HEROES HELPING HEROES. ANNUAL RETREAT FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER. NUMEROUS FAMILIES SUPPORTED.Expenses $42,277
- HEROES HOLIDAY. PROVIDING HOLIDAY SUPPORT OF GIFTS AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.Expenses $23,963
- HEROES HOME VISITS. PROGRAM TO BRING FAMILIES AND FRIENDS TOGETHER TO GIVE CANCER PATIENTS HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT DURING THEIR BATTLE, WITH THE HELP OF LOCAL PUBLIC SERVANTS (POLICE, FIRE, EMS).Expenses $26,240
- HEROS HELPING HEROES REUNION. ANNUAL GATHERING FOR FORMER HEROES HELPING HEROES PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $14,391
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 | 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
- 46-5038247
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $265,771
- Income (IRS master file)
- $526,973
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $121,296 | $119,725 | $265,771 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $126,505 | $100,392 | $264,200 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: chad lynema | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 46-5038247).
Questions about SHIELDS OF HOPE
- What is the EIN of SHIELDS OF HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHIELDS OF HOPE is 46-5038247.
- Is SHIELDS OF HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SHIELDS OF HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHIELDS OF HOPE 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 SHIELDS OF HOPE 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 SHIELDS OF HOPE 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 SHIELDS OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHAD LYNEMA.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHIELDS OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SHIELDS OF HOPE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $121,296, expenses of $119,725 and total assets of $265,771 at year end.
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