Nonprofit · EIN 47-4858020
GIFTS - RWANDA
Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98445
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $189,203 | $163,434 | $25,769 | $37,701 | – | $37,701 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $90,306 | $104,838 | -$14,532 | $11,932 | – | $11,932 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $117,977 | $135,412 | -$17,435 | $26,464 | – | $26,464 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $189,203
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $111,109
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $35,338
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $37,594
- Printing, publications and postage
- $150
- Other expenses
- $14,581
- Program services (functional)
- $121,718
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,932
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,701
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,701
- Cash, savings and investments
- $37,701
- Gross receipts
- $189,203
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE MILLS | PROJECT MANA | 1 | $35,338 |
| KARINA ALVAREZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA SHELTON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DARLA BAUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALBERT ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON SHELTON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA SHELTON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN SHELTON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE MILLS | PROJ & DEV M | 20 | $0 |
| SHARON SHELTON | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| ALAN SHELTON | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| LAURA SHELTON | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2605 92ND ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-5719
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 4807 51st St Ct E, Tacoma WA 98443
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Sharon Shelton, 4807 51st St Ct E, Tacoma WA 98443
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ANNIE MILLS, PROJECT MANAGER
- Phone
- (971) 237-4089
- Website
- GIFTSRWANDA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FOUNDATION GROUP INC
Mission
THE MISSION IS TO FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE LOCALS IN RUGARIKA,RWANDA, RESPONDING ONLY WHEN INVITED, TO HELP MAKE REAL, SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN THE VILLAGE AND ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ABUNDANT, JOYFUL FILLED LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION SUPPORT: PROVIDED TUITION FEES AND SCHOOL MATERIALS TO 5 UNIVERSITY, 76 SECONDARY, AND 44 PRIMARY STUDENTS. WOMEN'S GROUP: A GROUP OF WOMEN IS FORMED AND TRAINED TO RECEIVE SUPPORT IN MAKING BAGS, BODY LOTION, AND SOAPS. HEALTH INSURANCE: HEALTH INSURANCE WAS PROVIDED FOR POOR FAMILIES IN NYARUBUYE CELL. COMMUNITY GARDENS AND LIVESTOCK: FAMILIES IN NEED RECEIVED DOMESTIC ANIMALS (GOATS, RABBITS, AND CHICKENS) AND SOME SEEDS TO MAKE GARDENS AT THEIR HOME. HOUSE CONSTRUCTION: TWO HOUSES WILL BE BUILT TO HELP POOR FAMILIES.Expenses $121,718 · grants $111,109
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
- 47-4858020
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,701
- Income (IRS master file)
- $189,203
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $189,203 | $163,434 | $37,701 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $90,306 | $104,838 | $11,932 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $117,977 | $135,412 | $26,464 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Sharon Shelton | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 47-4858020).
Questions about GIFTS - RWANDA
- What is the EIN of GIFTS - RWANDA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIFTS - RWANDA is 47-4858020.
- Is GIFTS - RWANDA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to GIFTS - RWANDA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIFTS - RWANDA 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 GIFTS - RWANDA 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 GIFTS - RWANDA 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 GIFTS - RWANDA?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Sharon Shelton.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIFTS - RWANDA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,338 (ANNIE MILLS, PROJECT MANA).
- How much revenue does GIFTS - RWANDA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $189,203, expenses of $163,434 and total assets of $37,701 at year end.
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