Nonprofit · EIN 99-2517799
ZAM FORWARD
Tax-exempt · LENOIR, NC 28645
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $67,970 | $79,518 | -$11,548 | $31,012 | $2,755 | $28,257 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $66,542 | $26,737 | $39,805 | $42,716 | $2,911 | $39,805 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $67,204
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $766
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $698
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $42,402
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,749
- Printing, publications and postage
- $80
- Other expenses
- $34,589
- Program services (functional)
- $28,158
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,716
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,012
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,755
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,257
- Cash, savings and investments
- $31,012
- Gross receipts
- $67,970
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN KINES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $40,000 | $2,402 |
| PETER BOYLE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALEED KHALIL | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DINA YANNICH | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL KINES | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BASS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN KINES | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $13,333 |
| WALEED KHALIL | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| DINA YANNICH | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL KINES | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BASS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PETER BOYLE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4995 SOARING TOP LN, LENOIR, NC 28645-7095
- In care of
- % STEPHEN KINES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 4995 Soaring Top Lane, Lenoir NC 28645
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Stephen Kines, 4995 Soaring Top Lane, Lenoir NC 28645
- Signed the 990-EZ
- STEPHEN J KINES, EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (330) 550-5866
- Return prepared by
- J STACY COOKE CPA PLLC
Mission
Zam Forward supports agricultural development and community-based assistance initiatives in rural Zambia, focused on improving food security, income generation, and sustainable local economic development.
Program accomplishments
- The organization supported rural farming communities through oversight and support of shared agriculturalprocessing equipment, including milling and oil pressing operations, as well as community-based beekeeping initiatives. These efforts increase local crop value, promote income generation, and support sustainable agricultrual practices.Expenses $14,670
- The organization provided seeds and fertilizer assistance to rural farmers to promote impoved crop yields, food security,and sustainable agricultural practices.Expenses $4,790
- Program implementation costs directly supporting agricultural initiatives, including local worker compensation,transportation, tools, and other operational expenses necessary to execute agricultural developmentactivies in rural Zambia. Limited educational support expenditures during 2025 were included within this category.Expenses $8,698
- Agricultural development. Coordinated a honey project with 350 small scale village farmers for a total of 3500 hives. Provided seeds and fertilizer for 120 Zambian Farmers. Worked with farmers to promote sustainable farming techniques and assisted them to find appropriate markets for their crops.Educational development. Provided hygiene supplies to 3 rural primary schools (grade 1-7) with a total of 1271 students. Provided notebooks and pens/pencils to 1271 students. Provided backpacks and school shoes to 139 vulnerable (orphans or otherwise disadvantaged) students.Zambian general support. Provided support for 2 workers including transportation, food, and lodging. Purchased general tools and equipment for the workers to use as well as rental of storage facilities for the equipment.
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-2517799
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,012
- Income (IRS master file)
- $67,970
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $67,970 | $79,518 | $31,012 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Stephen Kines | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $66,542 | $26,737 | $42,716 | XML |
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 99-2517799).
Questions about ZAM FORWARD
- What is the EIN of ZAM FORWARD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ZAM FORWARD is 99-2517799.
- Is ZAM FORWARD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to ZAM FORWARD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ZAM FORWARD 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 ZAM FORWARD 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 ZAM FORWARD 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 ZAM FORWARD?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Stephen Kines.
- Who are the officers and directors of ZAM FORWARD?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (STEPHEN KINES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ZAM FORWARD have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,970, expenses of $79,518 and total assets of $31,012 at year end.
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