Nonprofit · EIN 84-3908846
FOOD WATER SHELTER
Tax-exempt · VANCOUVER, WA 98662
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $152,172 | $143,986 | $8,186 | $15,695 | – | $15,695 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $151,611 | $149,283 | $2,328 | $7,509 | – | $7,509 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $130,213 | $127,618 | $2,595 | $5,181 | – | $5,181 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $166,246
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,074
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $140,126
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $3,860
- Program services (functional)
- $140,126
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,509
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,695
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,695
- Cash, savings and investments
- $15,695
- Gross receipts
- $166,246
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON MARVIN | President | 1 | $0 |
| APRIL MARVIN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKKI DUKE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH LYONS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LYONS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY MILLS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA SMITH | Director | 1 | $0 |
| ANISSA ACKERMAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK ACKERMAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON MARVIN | President | 1 | $0 |
| APRIL MARVIN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKKI DUKE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH LYONS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LYONS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY MILLS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA SMITH | Director | 1 | $0 |
| ANISSA ACKERMAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK ACKERMAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON MARVIN | President | 1 | $0 |
| APRIL MARVIN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKKI DUKE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH LYONS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LYONS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY MILLS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA SMITH | Director | 1 | $0 |
| ANISSA ACKERMAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK ACKERMAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6000 NE 109TH AVE, VANCOUVER, WA 98662-5736
- In care of
- % AARON MARVIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 6000 NE 109th AVE, Vancouver WA 98662
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Aaron Marvin, 5601 NE 199th ST, Vancouver WA 98686
- Signed the 990-EZ
- AARON MARVIN, President
- Phone
- (503) 816-8892
- Website
- food-water-shelter.org
- Return prepared by
- KERN & THOMPSON LLC
Mission
PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO MEET THE THREE BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD, WATER, AND SHELTER.
Program accomplishments
- WARM HEART MINISTRIES (MALAWI)-OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM IS A FEEDING PROGRAM FOCUSING ON CHILDREN WHOSE MOTHERS HAVE DIED OR HAD TWINS/TRIPLETS THAT THEY CAN'T PRODUCE ENOUGH FOOD FOR. OUR PROGRAM SERVED OVER 30 CHILDREN IN 2025. WE PROVIDE FORMULA MONTHLY TO THESE CHILDREN UNTIL THEY ARE OLD ENOUGH TO EAT NORMAL FOOD. AT THAT POINT WE PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND AS THEY AGE WE COVER SCHOOL FEES AS WELL AS FOOD FOR THE FAMILIES.-THROUGH THAT PROGRAM WE PROVIDE THE FAMILIES WITH SEED AND FERTILIZER A FEW TIMES A YEAR ALLOWING FOR THEM TO FARM AND PRODUCE FOOD TO EAT AND SELL. -GUARDIANS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FUNDS TO START BUSINESSES. MOST START A BUSINESS WHERE THEY PROVIDE CHARCOAL, COOKING OIL OR MAKE FRIED BREADS TO SELL.-BUILDING HOMES FOR THE FAMILIES IN THE PROGRAM IS A PRIORITY. OUR GOAL IS TO EITHER REBUILD OR BUILD NEW HOMES FOR EVERY CHILDS FAMILY THAT IS IN OUR PROGRAM. -SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT. WE HAVE PROVIDED FUNDS TO PURCHASE 6 ACRES OF LAND AND WILL BE USING IT FOR FARMING, BUILDING CHICKEN HOUSES AND CREATING OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.Expenses $78,248 · grants $78,248
- SOWING HOPE SCHOOLS (MALAWI)-WE SUPPORT A SCHOOL IN A REFUGEE CAMP. FUNDS GO TO SUPPORT TEACHER SALARIES AND SCHOOL FEES FOR SOME OF THE CHILDREN.Expenses $46,933 · grants $46,933
- AFRIANA FOUNDATION (NETHERLANDS / MALAWI)-WE SUPPORT A SMALL ORPHANAGE WITH FUNDS AS NEEDED FOR PROJECTS & MAINTENANCE.Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500
- YANA YOU ARE NOT ALONE (MALAWI)-WE SUPPORTED AN ORPHANAGE AND SCHOOL.
- LIVING TESTIMONY CHRISTIAN CENTER (NKHOTAKOTA, MILAWI)-WE SUPPORT TEACHER SALARIES AND SCHOOL FEES FOR SOME OF THE CHILDREN.Expenses $12,445 · grants $12,445
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
- 84-3908846
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,695
- Income (IRS master file)
- $166,246
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $152,172 | $143,986 | $15,695 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $151,611 | $149,283 | $7,509 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $130,213 | $127,618 | $5,181 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Aaron Marvin | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Aaron Marvin | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Aaron Marvin | 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 84-3908846).
Questions about FOOD WATER SHELTER
- What is the EIN of FOOD WATER SHELTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOD WATER SHELTER is 84-3908846.
- Is FOOD WATER SHELTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to FOOD WATER SHELTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOOD WATER SHELTER 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 FOOD WATER SHELTER 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 FOOD WATER SHELTER 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 FOOD WATER SHELTER?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Aaron Marvin.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOOD WATER SHELTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOOD WATER SHELTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $152,172, expenses of $143,986 and total assets of $15,695 at year end.
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