2025-10-04T15:11:17-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 202966676 INDIAN CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX NETWORK CHARITIES INC INDI 3092693247 P O Box 552 Bettendorf IA 52722 Abraham Chirackal Executive Director 3092693247 2025-10-04 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ICON Charities Abraham Chirackal P O Box 552 Bettendorf IA 52807 713588 0 X www.iconcharities.org X 2005 IA Our mission is to empower and uplift marginalized community members who are deprived of fundamental necessities, including access to education, secure shelter, and essential medical care. We are dedicated to improving the overall quality of their lives by ensuring that they not only receive these basic needs but also gain the support and tools required to thrive. By addressing these fundamental needs, our organization aims to not just provide immediate relief but also foster long-term empowerment within these marginalized communities. We firmly believe that by enhancing access to education, shelter, and medical care, we can positively impact lives, instill hope, and ultimately create a brighter future for all. 8 8 0 25 0 0 126123 713588 0 0 0 0 0 0 126123 713588 179800 161207 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2566 4710 182366 165917 -56243 547671 242390 790061 0 0 242390 790061 Our mission is to offer vital resources and support systems that contribute to the construction of a more equitable and flourishing society. We are committed to elevating the quality of life for those who have been less fortunate, while exemplifying the best aspects of humanity. Our work is a testament to our deep love, unwavering hope, and boundless compassion for all individuals who, due to circumstances beyond their control, lack access to essential requirements like education, shelter, and medical care. Through our dedicated efforts, we aim to bridge these gaps and uplift the lives of those in need, ultimately enriching their overall well-being. 0 0 115000 115000 0 We firmly believe that education is a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of generational poverty. To this end, we have initiated several programs, including the ICON Excellence Awards, which provide partial and full educational assistance to bright and students from financially challenged backgrounds. In the current year, we have extended our support to 622 college students, offering them partial educational assistance. You can find further details about these students and our programs at http://www.iconexcellenceaward.org. Notably, these students come from economically and socially disadvantaged communities in southern states of India. We also helped 10 students with extra special financial help to complete their education. Our strategic focus is on increasing our support for female students because we firmly believe that educating girls empowers them to become change-makers who have a positive impact on their communities. As we continue to invest in education, we aspire to create a brighter and more equitable future for all. 40937 40937 0 As a testament to our unwavering commitment to assist underprivileged individuals in meeting their housing needs, we have successfully aided 21 families in constructing new homes and renovating existing ones to ensure habitability. These beneficiaries hail from profoundly disadvantaged financial backgrounds. Our goal is to provide them with not just shelter but a foundation for a more secure and dignified life. 5270 5270 0 Our humanitarian assistance program serves as a crucial lifeline, offering temporary financial support to families facing dire circumstances beyond their control. This aid extends to a variety of situations, including natural disasters, medical emergencies, and personal hardships. In the year 2024, numerous individuals and families found relief through our medical assistance program, underscoring the pivotal role we play in helping those in their times of greatest need. 4710 4710 0 Other Expenses, Pay Pal Commission, General admin and office 4710 4710 0 165917 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IA X Biju Ninan 5633320880 P O Box 552 Bettendorf IA 52722 X Oommen Kappil President 5 X X 0 0 0 Abraham Chirackal Exec Director/Secretary 15 15 X X 0 0 0 Biju Ninan Treasurer 10 10 X X 0 0 0 Mathew Samuel Director 2 2 X X 0 0 0 Dr Sally Nelson Director 1 1 X X 0 0 0 Rajesh Vargheese Director 2 2 X X 0 0 0 Binu T Lal Director 2 2 X X 0 0 0 Dr Mathews Jacob Director 2 2 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 147899 0 0 0 0 565689 0 713588 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 713588 0 0 0 3000 3000 3000 3000 155207 155207 0 0 0 2500 2500 Misc Expenses, PO Box, Service Charge, PayPal 2210 2210 0 0 165917 165917 0 0 86493 111161 155897 113211 565689 242390 790061 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 242390 265309 0 524752 242390 790061 242390 790061 547671 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 229059 208666 229026 125915 713589 1506255 229059 208666 229026 125915 713589 1506255 1506255 278 285 226 208 215 1212 1507467 0.99920 0.99898 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED South Asia Helping poor people - Education & shelter 155207 Bank transfer, bank check 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Estate of Sara Mathew 1 565689 IRA Year End Statements 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Treasurer maintains the organization's books and prepares financial statements using accounting software. Draft financial reports are circulated among the volunteer directors for their review and oversight. The Executive Director then uses these records and supporting documentation to complete the IRS Form 990. Before submission, the completed return is shared with the Board of Directors for review, discussion, and approval to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance. This collaborative process allows for proper checks and balances, with both financial and governance oversight, before the return is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization's governing documents (articles of incorporation and bylaws), and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Requests may be made in writing to the organization's principal office, and copies will be provided in a timely manner. In addition, the organization's annual Form 990 is made publicly available on Guidestar and the IRS website, ensuring transparency. This process allows any member of the public to access key governance and financial information in accordance with IRS public disclosure requirements. Late filing form 8868 request filed.