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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3832880

INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46845

Financials

$275K$281K2023$318K$305K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$318,052$305,157$12,895$21,604$610$20,994
December 31, 2023990$274,955$280,873-$5,918$10,754$3,055$7,699
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$159,473
Program service revenue
$158,579
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$7,598
Program services (functional)
$244,125
Management and general (functional)
$30,514
Fundraising (functional)
$30,518

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,754
Total assets, end of year
$21,604
Total liabilities, end of year
$610
Net assets, end of year
$20,994
Net assets without donor restrictions
$20,994
Gross receipts
$318,052
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
IN

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
Gerald FriesenExecutive Director
Trustee or director
30$21,000
Jon RothTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Leon AmstutzSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Wayne MacBethPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Thomas SwenTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris RousseauTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gerald FriesenExecutive Director
Trustee or director
30$21,000
Jon RothTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Leon AmstutzSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Wayne MacBethPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Thomas SwenTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris RousseauTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6412 TREE TOP TRL, FORT WAYNE, IN 46845-8952
In care of
% GERALD W FRIESEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Gerald Friesen, 6412 Tree Top Trail, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Signed the 990
Gerald Friesen, Executive Director
Phone
(765) 506-1303

Mission

Provide sustainable computer-based educational solutions in the name of Jesus to develop moral integrity, relational effectiveness, and marketplace competencies for children in under-resourced regions of the world.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The IEI program is impacting 8 schools and more than 2000 students in Sinoe County, Liberia. Each school has been equipped with a laptop digital classroom (SmartBox) with the latest learning software. Gospel Y-Clubs have been established in each school with over 200 in the program. A Saturday program engaged 50 students in sewing and gardening.
    Expenses $126,866
  • In 2024, IEI provided a total of 34 SmartBoxes and SmartServers to schools in Liberia and around the world. The systems are being used for educational research and learning. The systems are paid for by donations from churches, nonprofit organizations and individuals.
    Expenses $78,483 · revenue $158,579
  • IEI supported the high school education of six Kenyan girls from poverty backgrounds.
    Expenses $38,776

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
47-3832880
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,604
Income (IRS master file)
$318,052

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$318,052$305,157$21,604IRS
990December 2023$274,955$280,873$10,754XML
990December 2022$202,974$202,976$18,698IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 47-3832880).

Questions about INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC

What is the EIN of INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC is 47-3832880.
Is INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC 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 INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL 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 INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL 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 INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Gerald Friesen.
Who are the officers and directors of INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,000 (Gerald Friesen, Executive Director).
How much revenue does INNOVATIVE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $318,052, expenses of $305,157 and total assets of $21,604 at year end.

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