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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4855538

APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE

Also known as ST RAFKA MISSION OF HOPE & MERCY

Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

Financials

$201K$439K2023$233K$421K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$232,664$421,127-$188,463$1,288,879$46,470$1,242,409
December 31, 2023990$201,318$439,009-$237,691$1,445,008$23,686$1,421,322
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$225,092
of which government grants
$10,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7,572
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$24,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$25,836
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$27,669
Travel
$23,964
Depreciation
$39,903
Program services (functional)
$342,531
Management and general (functional)
$75,135
Fundraising (functional)
$3,461

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,445,008
Total assets, end of year
$1,288,879
Total liabilities, end of year
$46,470
Net assets, end of year
$1,242,409
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,162,305
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,242,409
Gross receipts
$232,664
Employees
1

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
FR ANDRE MAHANNAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$24,000
GERARD ABIASSAFVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
SUSAN CHILDRESSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DANE CONNOLEASSISTANT TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
SANDY MALAKAUSKASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FR ANDRE MAHANNAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$24,000
GERARD ABIASSAFVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUSAN CHILDRESSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DANE CONNOLEASSISTANT TR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATIE MONAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDY MALAKAUSKASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2459 S CHASE LN, LAKEWOOD, CO 80227-3902
In care of
% FR ANDRE MAHANNA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
FR ANDRE MAHANNA
Signed the 990
SUSAN CHILDRESS, TREASURER
Phone
(310) 848-3132
Return prepared by
MARTILLARO RAUB AND ASSOCIATES

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS A MISSION AND APOSTOLATE INSPIRED BY THE HISTORY AND THE SPECIAL PATRIARCHAL SYNOD DOCUMENTS (2002-2005) OF THE SYRIAC MARONITE CHURCH OF ANTIOCH (THE "MARONITE CHURCH"), OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY TO LEND AID AND COMFORT TO CHRISTIANS AND CHRISTIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON AND IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE MIDDLE EAST, TO ASSIST CHRISTIANS IN REMAINING IN AND RETURNING TO THEIR HOMES IN THE MIDDLE EAST, TO COMBAT PERSECUTION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF CHRISTIANS AND GENOCIDE AGAINST CHRISTIANS OCCURRING IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND TO EDUCATE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD OF THE SUFFERING OF CHRISTIAN PEOPLES IN THE MIDDLE EAST, BEING THE HOLY LAND WHERE THE BIBLE AND CHRISTIANITY ALL BEGAN. IT IS A MISSION AIMING TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE BODY OF CHRIST IN ITS FULLNESS. IT IS THE FAITHFUL IN ACTION DEFENDING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS, AND SERVICING PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS AND OTHER INNOCENT SUFFERERS BY MEANS OF AWARENESS AND CHARITY. IT IS A MISSION STANDING AS A UNITED F

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDS FOR FOOD, MILK, MEDICATIONS, SURGERIES, RENT, CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY, EDUCATION, AND ESSENTIAL PROJECTS. IT PROVIDED FUNDS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF THE PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS IN LEBANON AND THE MIDDLE EAST, AND IT CONTINUED TO PROVIDE AID AND ADVOCACY THROUGH THE CENTER FOR BLESSINGS AS THE LOCAL HEADQUARTERS FOR ITS CHARITABLE WORKS AND AWARENESS EFFORTS IN LEBANON.
    Expenses $342,531

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
47-4855538
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,288,879
Income (IRS master file)
$232,664

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$232,664$421,127$1,288,879IRS
990December 2023$201,318$439,009$1,445,008XML
990December 2022$1,846,491$548,644$1,690,960IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 47-4855538).

Questions about APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE

What is the EIN of APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE is 47-4855538.
Is APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY 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 APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY 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 APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY 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 APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names FR ANDRE MAHANNA.
Who are the officers and directors of APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (FR ANDRE MAHANNA, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF HOPE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $232,664, expenses of $421,127 and total assets of $1,288,879 at year end.

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