Nonprofit · EIN 26-2082932
ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION
Also known as ELWA Ministries Association USA
Tax-exempt · WARRENVILLE, IL 60555
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $258,451 | $224,782 | $33,669 | $160,595 | $775 | $159,820 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $294,850 | $279,858 | $14,992 | $126,151 | $0 | $126,151 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $258,451
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $203,356
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,264
- Travel
- $9,831
- Program services (functional)
- $203,356
- Management and general (functional)
- $21,116
- Fundraising (functional)
- $310
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $126,151
- Total assets, end of year
- $160,595
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $775
- Net assets, end of year
- $159,820
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $159,820
- Gross receipts
- $258,451
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden Kniffin Jr | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| Nancy Molenhouse | Director Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Lee Sonius | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Meanu Kayea | Director Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Robin Zook | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Les Unruh | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| C Perry Moore | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Steve Ackley | Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Karen Ackley | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden Kniffin Jr | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| Judy Koci | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Molenhouse | Director Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Lee Sonius | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Meanu Kayea | Director Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Robin Zook | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Les Unruh | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| C Perry Moore | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| Steve Ackley | Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555-0001
- In care of
- % ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- P O Box 1, Warrenville IL 60555
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ogden Kniffin Jr, PO Box 1, Warrenville, IL 60555
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Ogden Kniffin Jr, 25W677 Towpath Ct, Wheaton IL 60189
- Signed the 990
- Ogden Kniffin Jr, Dir
- Phone
- (630) 215-5166
- Website
- www.elwamausa.org
- Return prepared by
- Hauser Financial Group
Mission
To provide technical and financial support for educational and humanitarian needs and to promote the Gospel throughout Liberia
Program accomplishments
- Education and Scholarships - funds were provided to enable needy children to attend ELWA Academy in Liberia and for missionary children to attend Dakar Academy in Senegal. Funds were also provided for construction of dormitories and staff salaries for the REAP School in Bentol.Expenses $41,617 · grants $41,617
- Infrastructure - funds were provided for the construction of a new all-purpose court for basketball, volleyball and other sports. Additional funding was provided for construction of a new library for Evangelical Seminary of West Africa (ESWA) and for the building of a water well in Benin.Expenses $69,882 · grants $69,882
- Food and Healthcare - funds were provided to combat malnutrition ($21,002) and support the ELWA hospital ($20,836), including medical missions trips to support Evangelical Churches of Liberia).Expenses $41,838 · grants $41,838
- Funding was provided for ELWA radio programming ($8900), Youth Discipleship Ministry development ($16,470) and transitional care for orphans ($24649).Expenses $50,019 · grants $50,019
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2082932
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $160,595
- Income (IRS master file)
- $258,451
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $258,451 | $224,782 | $160,595 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $294,850 | $279,858 | $126,151 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $233,285 | $181,994 | $111,159 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Ogden Kniffin Jr | June 30, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-2082932).
Questions about ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION is 26-2082932.
- Is ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION 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 ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION 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 ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION 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 ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ogden Kniffin Jr.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ELWA MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $258,451, expenses of $224,782 and total assets of $160,595 at year end.
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