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Nonprofit · EIN 84-3487950

CARAVAN OF LOVE

Tax-exempt · FAIRLAWN, OH 44334

Financials

$138K$72K2023$238K$174K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARAVAN OF LOVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$237,961$173,722$64,239$129,866$0$129,866
December 31, 2023990-EZ$137,869$72,339$65,530$65,627–$65,627
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$186,105
of which government grants
$75,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1
Net income from fundraising events
$51,855
Other revenue
$51,855

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,000
Other salaries and wages
$55,967
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$59,967
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,100
Occupancy
$9,813
Travel
$656
Depreciation
$17,113
Program services (functional)
$142,133
Management and general (functional)
$19,209
Fundraising (functional)
$12,380

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$65,627
Total assets, end of year
$129,866
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$129,866
Land, buildings and equipment
$83,829
Net assets without donor restrictions
$129,866
Gross receipts
$250,420
Employees
6
Volunteers
9
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
OH

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
ROBERT FORDEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
20$4,000
DR FANNIE BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JAMES GRANTVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ERIC HAMDANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JARROD HAMPSHIRETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RALPH HICKMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LORI PORTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW REPRESSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIELLE THOMPSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT FORDEXECUTIVE DI20$0
DANIELLE THOMPSONBOARD CHAIR2$0
ERIC HAMDANSECRETARY2$0
DR FANNIE BROWNTREASURER2$0
JAMES GRANTVICE PRESIDE2$0
RALPH HICKMANTRUSTEE1$0
LORI PORTERTRUSTEE1$0
ANDREW REPRESSTRUSTEE1$0
JARROD HAMPSHIRETRUSTEE1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 13025, FAIRLAWN, OH 44334-8425
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
896 Wicket Dr, Akron OH 44307
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT FORD, P O BOX 1201, AKRON, OH 44309
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Robert Ford, 896 Wicket Dr, Akron OH 44307
Signed the 990
DR FANNIE BROWN, TREASURER
Phone
(330) 714-0259
Return prepared by
CRUM & COMPANY

Mission

FOREVER R CHILDREN IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ENSURING NO CHILD OR FAMILY GOES HUNGRY AND WITHOUT PROPER CLOTHING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MEETING WITH LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO ESTABLISH FOOD PANTRIES IN LOCAL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, WHICH LATER LED TO HOSTING MONTHLY FOOD GIVEAWAYS IN COMMUNITIES THAT LACKED ACCESS TO QUALITY MEAT, PRODUCE AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. IN ADDITION, ANNUAL TRIPS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES HAVE BEEN A REWARDING SEGMENT TO OUR PROGRAMMING, AS THESE STUDENTS ARE OFTEN LEFT BEHIND AND NOW ARE EXPOSED TO NEW AND ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCES. A HOST OF FRC VOLUNTEERS WORKED TO EXPAND FROM JUST MEETING FOOD NEEDS TO MORE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS BY IMPLEMENTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHING, SHOES, TOILETRY AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS NECESSARY TO PROMOTE TRADITIONAL HOUSEHOLD AND HYGIENE PRACTICES. FRC HAS EVEN HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP SOME OF OUR MOST DESERVING VETERANS MEET TRANSPORTATION NEEDS BY GIFTING DONATED CARS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE COACHING, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO SOME OF OHIOS MOST AT RISK YOUTH. THIS EFFORT INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS AT CHRISTMAS AND THANKSGIVING, AS WELL AS BIKE GIVEAWAYS. FOREVER R CHILDREN PARTNERS WITH THE LOCAL PROJECT RISE (FUNDED THROUGH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION), IS LISTED AS A PROVIDER IN THE AKRON STREET CARD AND THE SUMMIT MEDINA COUNTY UNITED WAY 211: AS AN EMERGENCY FOOD AND HYGIENE PROVIDER.
    Expenses $142,133

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
84-3487950
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$129,866
Income (IRS master file)
$250,420

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$237,961$173,722$129,866XML
990-EZDecember 2023$137,869$72,339$65,627XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Robert Ford
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Robert Ford
December 31, 2020≤ $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 84-3487950).

Questions about CARAVAN OF LOVE

What is the EIN of CARAVAN OF LOVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARAVAN OF LOVE is 84-3487950.
Is CARAVAN OF LOVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to CARAVAN OF LOVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARAVAN OF LOVE 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 CARAVAN OF LOVE 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 CARAVAN OF LOVE 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 CARAVAN OF LOVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT FORD.
Who are the officers and directors of CARAVAN OF LOVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,000 (ROBERT FORD, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CARAVAN OF LOVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $237,961, expenses of $173,722 and total assets of $129,866 at year end.

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