Nonprofit · EIN 80-0038343
THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT
Tax-exempt · TEMPE, AZ 85281
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,304,908 | $1,390,946 | $913,962 | $2,460,722 | $203,985 | $2,256,737 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,538,382 | $1,267,945 | $270,437 | $1,530,732 | $187,957 | $1,342,775 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,213,637 | $1,065,796 | $147,841 | $1,032,161 | $18,984 | $1,013,177 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $1,090,724 | $920,098 | $170,626 | $874,053 | $8,717 | $865,336 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,275,271
- of which government grants
- $876,906
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $29,637
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $485,294
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,496
- Other salaries and wages
- $360,900
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $533,723
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,250
- Occupancy
- $90,703
- Depreciation
- $14,550
- Program services (functional)
- $1,157,680
- Management and general (functional)
- $233,266
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,530,732
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,460,722
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $203,985
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,256,737
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,369
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,670,598
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,256,737
- Gross receipts
- $2,311,685
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 1,658
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GROMAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $92,496 | $15,890 |
| ISMAIL BAKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT COWLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDELL HOLLINSHEAD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YASEEN JAMALUDEEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KINSFATHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON LESLIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN LOWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MCANDREWS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCDOUGAL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GROMAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $91,701 |
| JIM BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT COWLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM DELARGY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDELL HOLLINSHEAD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| YASEEN JAMALUDEEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KINSFATHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON LESLIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN LOWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GROMAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $104,701 |
| MATT BERENS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLY BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT COWLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM DELARGY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDELL HOLLINSHEAD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| YASEEN JAMALUDEEN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KINSFATHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOAN LOWELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GROMAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $67,200 |
| KATHRYN THOENE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $52,177 |
| MATT BERENS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLY BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT COWLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM DELARGY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDELL HOLLINSHEAD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| YASEEN JAMALUDEEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KINSFATHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOAN LOWELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1711 W UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85281-3251
- In care of
- % CAROLYN J MANNING-GIEDRAITIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KEVIN GROMAN, 1711 W UNIVERSITY DR 158, TEMPE, AZ 85281
- Signed the 990
- KEVIN GROMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (602) 490-0088
- Website
- WWW.WTAP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ASPIRE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Mission
WE WELCOME NEW FRIENDS AND HELP CONNECT ARIZONA REFUGEES TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- 485,294 WORTH OF DONATED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND BASIC NECESSITIES WERE PROVIDED TO NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEES IN THE PHOENIX AND TUCSON AREAS.Expenses $1,157,680 · grants $485,294
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 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
- 80-0038343
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,460,722
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,311,685
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,304,908 | $1,390,946 | $2,460,722 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,538,382 | $1,267,945 | $1,530,732 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,213,637 | $1,065,796 | $1,032,161 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,090,724 | $920,098 | $874,053 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 80-0038343).
Questions about THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT
- What is the EIN of THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT is 80-0038343.
- Is THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT 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 THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT 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 THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KEVIN GROMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,496 (KEVIN GROMAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does THE WELCOME TO AMERICA PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,304,908, expenses of $1,390,946 and total assets of $2,460,722 at year end.
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