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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1555991

CONGO PEACE

Tax-exempt · MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040

Financials

$127K$204K2024$279K$240K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONGO PEACE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$278,944$240,345$38,599$96,533$0$96,533
December 31, 2024990-EZ$126,998$204,410-$77,412$0–-$4,453
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$289,475
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$10,531
Other revenue
-$10,531

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$234,347
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$180
Program services (functional)
$235,227
Management and general (functional)
$831
Fundraising (functional)
$4,287

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$57,954
Total assets, end of year
$96,533
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$96,533
Net assets without donor restrictions
$96,533
Gross receipts
$294,912
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Year formed
2022
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David MetzBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Mark PhelpsVice Chair
Trustee or director
1$0
Thomas MerrittTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
June Lavelle FreudenbergSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
Dean WagnerBoard Advisor
Trustee or director
4$0
Alexis RuhumirizaExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Nancy WhittakerDirector of Volunteers
Trustee or director
2$0
Richard LeatherberryBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alexis RuhumurizPresident10$0
Mark PhelpsVice-President12$0
Thomas MerrittTreasurer25$0
Dean WagnerBoard Advisor-Director7$0
David MetzBoard Director10$0
Rich LeatherberryMissions Pastor2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9142 N MERCER WAY APT 7406, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040-3147
In care of
% ALEXIS RUHUMURIZA
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 232, Issaquah WA 98027
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Thomas Merritt, 9142 N Mercer Way, Apt 7406, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Thomas Merritt, 99 Shy Bear Way NW, Issaquah WA 98027
Signed the 990
Thomas Merritt, Treasurer
Phone
(425) 891-7256

Mission

Congo Peace's mission is to break the chronic cycle of poverty, violence and tribal animosity in the Democratic Republic of Congo/South Kivu region by assisting all tribes equally. We provide initial emergency support, and teach vocational and entrepreneurial skills to foster economic opportunity and stability, guided by Christ's reconciling love.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RECONCILIATION: a Congolese ministry staff of 9 from all 5 tribes worked with inhabitants, pastors and local leaders of 22 villages in the Minembwe region of South Kivu DRC. Poverty is a factor in the chronic cycle of violence and inter-tribal animosity. 24 economic empowerment co-ops were started with micro-loans (96 women, 40 youth). Sustainable vocational training was taught to 65 young adults in a multi-tribal residential school (see below). Our Congolese grantee, New Hope Reconciliation ASBL, led reconciliation work-shops and seminars for 280 villagers, pastors, community leaders and church worship services on topics from emotional healing, forgiveness and community resilience. Weekly radio broadcasts reached another 57,000 with similar topics as well as messages about the community center constructed and the rebuilt multi-tribal church. Three inter-tribal soccer "peace" tournaments were also organized. 7,000 pounds of crops were planted and harvested in multi-tribal agricultural cooperatives.
    Expenses $840 · grants $95,177
  • New Hope Academy, a residential vocational school opened in 2025 for 20 students and with expansion for 45 students in sustainable trades (masonry, plumbing, agribusiness). Ethical entrepreneurship was also taught. These students from all 5 tribes learn, eat and play together in a peaceful situation for a six-month term.
    grants $126,482
  • Children's Assistance Program: The 50 homeless, war-orphans who were originally cared for in the community center were transitioned to family care by foster families. Their school feels, uniforms, supplies, medical fees and food for monthly reunions for play and psychosocial assessment continue to be provided.
    grants $12,686

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-1555991
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)
$96,533
Income (IRS master file)
$294,912

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$278,944$240,345$96,533IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$126,998$204,410$0IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$164,359$91,400$72,959IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Thomas Merritt
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about CONGO PEACE

What is the EIN of CONGO PEACE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONGO PEACE is 88-1555991.
Is CONGO PEACE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to CONGO PEACE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CONGO PEACE 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 CONGO PEACE 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 CONGO PEACE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CONGO PEACE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Thomas Merritt.
Who are the officers and directors of CONGO PEACE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CONGO PEACE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $278,944, expenses of $240,345 and total assets of $96,533 at year end.

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