Nonprofit · EIN 81-2731530
FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · LEESBURG, VA 20176
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $115,616 | $105,261 | $10,355 | $142,859 | – | $142,859 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $51,687 | $29,205 | $22,482 | $132,504 | – | $132,504 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $39,654 | $61,602 | -$21,948 | $110,022 | – | $110,022 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $84,776
- Investment income
- $2,188
- Net income from fundraising events
- $28,652
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $102,115
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $832
- Other expenses
- $2,314
- Program services (functional)
- $102,115
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $132,504
- Total assets, end of year
- $142,859
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $142,859
- Cash, savings and investments
- $142,859
- Gross receipts
- $129,348
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eskedar Tessema | Finance Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Solomon Yilma | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Yegeshen Work Ayehu | Board President | 20 | $0 |
| Lensa Daniel | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Menbere Bahru | Board Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Anteneh Mekonen | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Yilma Kassaye | Board Chairman | 5 | $0 |
| Ayalew Abaye | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eskedar Tessema | Finance Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bahru Zergaw | Board Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Yegeshen Work Ayehu | Board President | 10 | $0 |
| Lensa Daniel | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Menbere Bahru | Board Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Anteneh Mekonen | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Yilma Kassaye | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Solomon Yilma | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eskedar Tessema | Finance Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bahru Zergaw | Board Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Yegeshen Work Ayehu | Board President | 10 | $0 |
| Lensa Daniel | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Menbere Bahru | Board Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Anteneh Mekonen | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Yilma Kassaye | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Solomon Yilma | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 43680 LEES MILL SQ, LEESBURG, VA 20176-3818
- In care of
- % YEGESHEN AYEHU
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 43680 Lees Mill Sq, Leesburg VA 20176
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Yegeshen Work Ayehu, 43680 Lees Mill Sq, Leesburg VA 20176
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Yegeshen Work Ayehu, President
Mission
The purpose of the Foundation s to help disadvantaged Ethiopian youth to access higher education and training thereby improving their future social and economic outcomes to become productive members of society.
Program accomplishments
- In calendar year 2025 the foundation was able to collaborate with Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia to assist 90 students with dire financial needs.Expenses $8,330
- The Foundation was also able to partner with a Hope Enterprises a non-profit organization to sponsor vocational trainees in the Enterprises 6-month long vocational training and University students studying at various campuses across Ethiopia.Expenses $80,585
- In calendar year 2025 the foundation was able to collaborate Wollo University in Ethiopia to assist students with dire financial needs.Expenses $13,200
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
- 81-2731530
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $142,859
- Income (IRS master file)
- $129,348
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $115,616 | $105,261 | $142,859 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $51,687 | $29,205 | $132,504 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $39,654 | $61,602 | $110,022 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Yegeshen Work Ayehu | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Yegeshen Ayehu | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Yegeshen Work Ayehu | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 81-2731530).
Questions about FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC is 81-2731530.
- Is FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 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 FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC 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 FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC 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 FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Yegeshen Work Ayehu.
- Who are the officers and directors of FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FITSUM BAHRU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $115,616, expenses of $105,261 and total assets of $142,859 at year end.
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