2024-11-13T16:32:34-07:00 2023-12-31 831361754 YBKA PO BOX 9422 Seattle WA 98109 990 2023-01-01 814205776 ETHIOEDIR ETHI 2063556121 8323 Rainer Ave South Seattle WA 98118 Mekonned Tsegaye President 2063556121 2024-11-13 0 1 Yohannes Gedlu P02446540 2065073759 2024-11-12 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Mekoned Tsega 16620 57th PL W Lynnwod WA 98118 325014 0 X www.ethioedir.org X 2008 WA The Organization's primary exempt purposes include: 1) providing financial assistance for funeral services or for transporting the body of a member of the Edir. 2) disseminating information to the members of the Edir of the death of a member, 3) coordinating and assigning the tasks associated with the death of a member, 4) comforting and consoling those who have lost loved once, and 5) encouraging members to be present in the mourning for consoling the surviving family members of the deceased member.. 9 9 0 0 0 0 300620 325014 0 0 0 0 0 0 300620 325014 0 0 159101 82290 0 0 0 0 0 10812 117222 169913 199512 130707 125502 946694 1109094 0 39778 946694 1069316 The Organization's primary exempt purposes include: 1) providing financial assistance for funeral services or for transporting the body of a member of the Edir. 2) disseminating information to the members of the Edir of the death of a member, 3) coordinating and assigning the tasks associated with the death of a member, 4) comforting and consoling those who have lost loved once, and 5) encouraging members to be present in the mourning for consoling the surviving family members of the deceased member. 0 0 ETHIOEDER provided financial support for funeral expenses, comfort and console those who have lost loved ones and escort the family when they transport their loved ones to the final resting place. ETHIOEDER had an average number of deaths and burials that provided an average amount of funding for these operations. Ethiopian Americans have an elaborate traditions associated with death and bereavement. As soon as the death news is announced, people start gathering at the deceased home, community center, or church facility to comfort the grieving family. Following this tradition, in 2020, the ETHIOEDIR served several dinners (food and drinks) for the deceased families and friends. In accordance with Article 4.1 of the ETHIOEDIR Bylaws (The General Assembly), the members would be called to discuss the affairs of the organization. In 2021 general meeting hasn't been called because of COVID. There is no related expense . Other Program expenses include: 1) bad debts expense for memberships cancelled due to unpaid membership fees ($18,940.00) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 325014 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 X Mekdes Teleale 2068521960 8323 Rainer Ave South Seattle WA 98118 Mekonnen Tsegga President 8 0 X 0 0 0 Tadesse Minas Vice President 8 0 X 0 0 0 Guenet Assefa Secretary 8 0 X 0 0 0 Tigest Billilign Board Member 8 0 X 0 0 0 Zuriash Majid Treasurer 8 0 X 0 0 0 Fikru Diro Board Member 8 0 X 0 0 0 Teklesellasie Balcha Board Member 8 0 X 0 0 0 Tigist Abraham Board Member 8 0 X 0 0 0 Fekade Tessema Board Member 8 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 325014 0 0 0 0 0 325014 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 325014 0 0 0 82290 4774 14469 1795 Bad Debt 91590 Bank Charge 1943 Business Licenses and permits 2651 199512 0 0 0 829208 1016784 117486 92310 946694 1109094 39778 0 39778 X 0 0 0 0 946694 1069316 946694 1069316 946694 1109094 125502 0 0 0 -2880 0 X 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The Organization has active members that pay regular membership fee. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Members of the organization has the right to vote and the right to be elected as board of directors (governing body). Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The following duties are reserved for the organization's members : 1) Elect the board of directors, 2) approving the initial and any amendment t the bylaws , 3) Approving the administrative annual budget and 4) Electing auditors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b After the form 990 is ready for review, a copy of the form will be emailed to each Board members, each member must respond within a week if there is an issue identified or changes recommended. Sometimes the from 990 could be an agenda item in the Board's regular meeting. Once all board members are satisfied, the tax return will be filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All members of the board of directors are required to complete a conflict-of-interest certification on an annual basis. Conflict and potentials are reviewed by the board of directors and or board committees, When a conflict of interest arise, the conflicted part is not permitted to vote on the matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public up on request. An Extension has been filed with IRS and accepted!