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Nonprofit · EIN 86-1735485

WE MUST PROTECT

Tax-exempt · EWA BEACH, HI 96706

Financials

$128K$83K2023$980K$705K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WE MUST PROTECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$980,006$704,680$275,326$338,262$2,803$335,459
December 31, 2023990-EZ$127,913$83,468$44,445$60,345–$60,345
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$980,006
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$666,123
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10,007
Accounting fees
$4,665
Program services (functional)
$666,123
Management and general (functional)
$15,261
Fundraising (functional)
$23,296

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$60,345
Total assets, end of year
$338,262
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,803
Net assets, end of year
$335,459
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,225
Net assets without donor restrictions
$335,459
Gross receipts
$980,006
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
DE

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
TULSI GABBARDDirPresResigned 225
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
VRINDAVAN BELLORDDirPres Eff 225
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
TOM DATWYLERTreasurer
Officer
1$0
ERIKA TSUJISecretary
Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TULSI GABBARDPRESIDENT5$0
THOMAS DATWYLERTREASURER1$0
ERIKA TSUJISECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
91-1312 KEONEULA BLVD UNIT 206, EWA BEACH, HI 96706-6447
In care of
% VRINDAVAN BELLORD
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
502 6th St, Hudson WI 54016
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Vrindavan Bellord, 911312 Keoneula Blvd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Thomas Datwyler, 502 6th St, Hudson WI 54016
Signed the 990
VRINDAVAN BELLORD, DirectorPresident
Phone
(808) 861-0793
Return prepared by
Howard Sckolnik

Mission

ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT DESERVE TO BE HONORED AND CARED FOR.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • We responded to the disaster caused by Hurricane Helene. We provided: 1. Emergency communications and internet devices costing $92,000. 2. Cold weather clothing costing $175,000 3. Partial funding to construct 5 replacement dwelling for victims of Hurrican Helene costing $259,000 4. Emergency medical kits costing $72,000 We continued to raise awareness and advocate for the ongoing needs of the Maui community.
    Expenses $666,123 · grants $5,000 · revenue $879,043

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
86-1735485
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$338,262
Income (IRS master file)
$980,006

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$980,006$704,680$338,262IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$127,913$83,468$60,345XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Thomas Datwyler
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 86-1735485).

Questions about WE MUST PROTECT

What is the EIN of WE MUST PROTECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WE MUST PROTECT is 86-1735485.
Is WE MUST PROTECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to WE MUST PROTECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WE MUST PROTECT 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 WE MUST PROTECT 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 WE MUST PROTECT 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 WE MUST PROTECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Vrindavan Bellord.
Who are the officers and directors of WE MUST PROTECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WE MUST PROTECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $980,006, expenses of $704,680 and total assets of $338,262 at year end.

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