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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1300675

HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98229

Financials

$212K$214K2023$268K$255K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$267,706$254,644$13,062$23,066$3,066$20,000
December 31, 2023990$212,238$213,722-$1,484$131,779$124,841$6,938
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$218,067
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$49,639
Other revenue
$49,639

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$254,323
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$254,323
Management and general (functional)
$321

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$131,779
Total assets, end of year
$23,066
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,066
Net assets, end of year
$20,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$20,000
Gross receipts
$276,839
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
WA

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
David PohlBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.2$0
Mark BrandsmaBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.2$0
Johanna van der JagtBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
Connie LoewenBoard Director
Trustee or director
0$0
David NeillBoard Director
Trustee or director
0$0
Jim ParussiniBoard Director
Trustee or director
0$0
Kevin ArdtBoard Director
Trustee or director
0.5$0
John RidderBoard Director
Trustee or director
0$0
Tammy BrandsmaBoard Director
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David PohlBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Mark BrandsmaBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Johanna van der JagtBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Connie LoewenBoard Director
Trustee or director
0.2$0
David NeillBoard Director
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Jim ParussiniBoard Director
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Kevin ArdtBoard Director
Trustee or director
0.5$0
John RidderBoard Director
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Tammy BrandsmaBoard Director
Trustee or director
0.2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
28 LONGSHORE LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7924
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mark Brandsma, PO Box 41, Sumas, WA 98295
Signed the 990
Mark Brandsma, Officer
Phone
(360) 821-8540

Mission

Hope for Korah Ministries USA seeks to break the cycle of extreme poverty and to bring hope and a future to the most vulnerable children and families living in Korah, Ethiopia. It focuses on keeping families together and healthy and striving to help each person come to know their inherent worth, reach their full potential, live with dignity, and become self-reliant, bringing long-term, sustainable change to the Korah community at large.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Family Empowerment: We seek to support families to thrive by providing resources that help them stabilize their health, gain access to educational and vocational training, and foster their relationships within their families and with their community. During 2024, 57 families received monthly rent and groceries, 16 families received beds and mattresses, 246 holiday chickens were distributed, and 350 children and 57 adults received shoes and socks.
    Expenses $131,175 · grants $131,175
  • Education: Education for all ages is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. HFK supports each family member from the oldest to the youngest. Helping adults gain training tailored to their social history and current abilities, enabling them to become self-sustaining. Providing children with the education and the support needed to increase their chances for a better future. Graduating post-secondary students can help their families break out of poverty and bring sustainable change to Korah. During 2024, 264 students received educational support, 172 students attended after-school tutoring and after-school snacks, 78 students received academic awards, 99 students enrolled in computer /ICT classes, and 16 received vocational training.
    Expenses $67,501 · grants $67,501
  • Health and Nutrition: Health stability and nutritional support are critical aspects of helping children, families, and elders to overcome the formidable barriers that living in extreme poverty has placed in their lives. We have 5 programs that serve health and nutrition needs. 1) The Berta Breakfast Program: provided 550+ children with fortified pancakes and milk before school. 2) The HFK Daycare: 50 preschool children received 2 daily meals and snacks. 3) Youth Programs: 350 children received regular after-school snacks, and 520 children received regular snacks. 4) The Elders' Home: provided 9 elders with leprosy daily support, including housing, food, sundries, clothing, medical care, and special outings. 5) Health Services programs: provided 1500+ families access to free medical services and prescriptions, 120 families received annual health insurance policies, 8 people received hospital care, 5 people received psychiatric treatment, 87 adults and 746 children dewormed, 58 youth and 199 adults attended health trainings, 197 children received malnutrition screening and 144 chronic or acutely ill, immunity-compromised, prenatal/lactating, or malnourished individuals received ongoing monthly nutritional support.
    Expenses $49,270 · grants $49,270
  • Economic Empowerment: To spur families towards economic empowerment and independence, HFK facilitates business training, Self-Help Group participation, and social work support to build community connections, provide relevant skills, and empower families to launch their initiatives. In 2024, 15 adults developed business and employment plans, 16 adults received business grants, 80 adults attended business and employment training sessions, 21 adults received life skills training, 7 adults received literacy and numeracy training, 29 adults attended adult continuing education, and 1 additional savings and credit self-help group was created.
    Expenses $5,065 · grants $5,065
  • Youth Empowerment: HFK's youth empowerment center is a safe and supportive environment that offers a variety of activities and programs aimed at fostering positive relationships, mentorship, and overall physical and emotional health. We focus on developing leadership skills, and building connections among youth. These goals are achieved through cultivating strong, safe relationships while engaging them in meaningful activities. HFK's youth clubs, sports, training, and academic support are all designed to address gaps that might otherwise impede children's ability to learn and reach their full potential. In 2024, 850+ children attended youth programs and activities, 160 children participated in soccer programs, 94 participated in art, theatre, and music clubs, and 503 children and youth participated in life skills training.
    Expenses $1,312 · grants $1,312

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-1300675
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,066
Income (IRS master file)
$276,839

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$267,706$254,644$23,066XML
990December 2023$212,238$213,722$131,779XML
990December 2022$231,345$246,642$68,757IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 85-1300675).

Questions about HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA

What is the EIN of HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA is 85-1300675.
Is HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA 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 HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA 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 HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA 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 HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Mark Brandsma.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOPE FOR KORAH MINISTRIES USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $267,706, expenses of $254,644 and total assets of $23,066 at year end.

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