Nonprofit · EIN 84-1820342
WAYFINDERSAFRICA
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $52,350 | $79,338 | -$26,988 | $14,956 | $0 | $14,956 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $91,331 | $80,107 | $11,224 | $41,944 | $0 | $41,944 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $52,350
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $70,856
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,947
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,535
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,944
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,956
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,956
- Gross receipts
- $52,350
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT ADDISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REX BREWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| LOUIS HAVEMAN | OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN ROMINE | OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA BREWER | OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT ADDISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REX BREWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| LOUIS HAVEMAN | OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NATAN ROMINE | OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA BREWER | OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6026 KALAMAZOO AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7018
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 6026 Kalamazoo Ave SE 189, Kentwood MI 49508
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRENDA BREWER, PO BOX1809 6026 KALAMAZOO AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Brenda Brewer, 6026 Kalamazoo Ave SE 189, Kentwood MI 49508
- Signed the 990
- LOU HAVEMAN, OFFICER
- Phone
- (616) 915-6337
- Return prepared by
- SCHELLENBERG & EVERS PC
Mission
WAYFINDERS AFRICA IS A FAITH BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO ENABLE REFUGES AND DISADVANTAGED MOZOMBICAN PEOPLE TO THRIVE THROUGH POSITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, ECONOMICS AND SPIRITIUAL GROWTH.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY HEALTH TRAINING SESSIONS FOR 5,000 REFUGEES GRANT FOR FOOD IN THE CAMP HANDWASHING STATIONS DISTRIBUTION OF BLANKETS IN COLD SEASON. ESTATBLISH FOOD BANK PROVISION OF STERILIZATION UNITS AND FOOD CLINIC.Expenses $30,594
- AGRICULTURE - FOOD SECURITY FOR 48 HOUSEHOLD GARDENS FOR 5,000 REFUGEES GARDEN FENCED/IRRGATED SUPPLY VEGETABLE GARDEN TO RESIDENTS OF MARATONE REFUGEE CAMP. DUG OPEN FACE WELL FOR IRRIGATION.Expenses $20,041
- SPECIAL PROJECTS CLEAN AND SAFE WATER WELL DRILLING ONE BORE HOLE WITH SOLAR OPERATED PUMP FOR CLEAN AND SAFE WATER.Expenses $20,221
- SPECIAL PROJECTS
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 | Not 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
- 84-1820342
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,956
- Income (IRS master file)
- $52,350
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $52,350 | $79,338 | $14,956 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $91,331 | $80,107 | $41,944 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $91,894 | $111,830 | $35,291 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Brenda Brewer | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 84-1820342).
Questions about WAYFINDERSAFRICA
- What is the EIN of WAYFINDERSAFRICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WAYFINDERSAFRICA is 84-1820342.
- Is WAYFINDERSAFRICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to WAYFINDERSAFRICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WAYFINDERSAFRICA 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 WAYFINDERSAFRICA 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 WAYFINDERSAFRICA 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 WAYFINDERSAFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRENDA BREWER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WAYFINDERSAFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WAYFINDERSAFRICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $52,350, expenses of $79,338 and total assets of $14,956 at year end.
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