Nonprofit · EIN 26-2650611
A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45241
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,774,418 | $2,581,287 | $193,131 | $1,239,397 | $274,209 | $965,188 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,685,269 | $3,554,741 | $130,528 | $876,170 | $104,113 | $772,057 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,961,495 | $5,230,676 | -$269,181 | $897,506 | $255,977 | $641,529 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,757,605
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,277
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,519
- Other revenue
- $14,536
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,724,133
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $153,602
- Other salaries and wages
- $322,363
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $528,720
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,115
- Accounting fees
- $63,086
- Occupancy
- $151,082
- Depreciation
- $19,294
- Program services (functional)
- $2,338,212
- Management and general (functional)
- $140,831
- Fundraising (functional)
- $102,244
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $876,170
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,239,397
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $274,209
- Net assets, end of year
- $965,188
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $35,011
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $879,568
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $85,620
- Gross receipts
- $2,793,169
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 10,996
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD SHANNON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $134,602 | $19,000 |
| LARRY BERGERON | FORMER ED/FOUNDER Former | 0 | $35,000 | $0 |
| CAMERON BERNADSKY | COMPLIANCE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG PETERS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MOORE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE WILEY | VOTING MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA WETHERINGTON-STUTZ | VOTING MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL WAITES | VOTING MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA PUGH | VOTING MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BISSMAN | VOTING MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PETERS | VOTING MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE WAITES | VOTING MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Shannon | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $122,601 | $19,000 |
| Larry Bergeron | Former ED/Founder Former | 0 | $35,000 | $0 |
| Cameron Bernadsky | Compliance Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Peters | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Wetherington-Stutz | Voting Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Peters | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Moore | Voting Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Donald E Jones | Voting Member - Exited 7/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra Pugh | Voting Member -Started 12/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Shannon | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $122,455 | $19,092 |
| Larry Bergeron | Former ED/Founder Former | 0 | $35,000 | $0 |
| Cameron Bernadsky | Compliance Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Peters | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Stutz | Voting Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Peters | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bissman | Voting Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Bernadsky | Voting Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Donald E Jones | Voting Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2430 E KEMPER RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45241-5805
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GERALD SHANNON, 2430 E KEMPER RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45241
- Signed the 990
- GERALD SHANNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (513) 771-2244
- Website
- THECHILDRENAREWAITING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BARNES DENNIG & CO LTD
Mission
WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES TO INSPIRE LASTING HOPE IN JESUS' NAME BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLEAN WATER, AND HOLISTIC CARE TO MEET THE URGENT NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- HANDS AGAINST HUNGER - A PROGRAM THAT PRODUCES "HOPE BOXES" WHICH FEED CHILDREN WITH HIGH PROTEIN MEALS PACKED BY VOLUNTEERS. HANDS AGAINST HUNGER PROVIDES FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN WORLDWIDE WHO ARE AT THE MOST RISK FROM MALNUTRITION. MEALS ARE DISTRIBUTED INTERNATIONALLY, AND IN THE UNITED STATES, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERS WHO MEET THE WHOLISTIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.Expenses $1,192,728 · grants $738,827 · revenue $11,519
- US BASED FOOD DISTRIBUTION A PROGRAM THAT DISTRIBUTES DONATED FOOD AND BASIC NEED ITEMS INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. DISTRIBUTION IS FOCUSED ON ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT OHIO, KENTUCKY, AND INDIANA. ITEMS ARE ALSO DISTRIBUTED NATIONALLY DURING DISASTERS.Expenses $849,453 · grants $801,932
- HOPE SACKS. HOPE SACKS ARE "GRAB N' GO" STYLE BAGS THAT CONTAIN READY-TO-EAT AND KID-FRIENDLY SHELF-STABLE AND FRESH ITEMS TO FIGHT WEEKEND FOOD INSECURITY. HOPE SACKS ARE PROVIDED TO 460 SCHOOL CHILDREN IN HIGH-NEED NEIGHBORHOODS OF CINCINNATI EVERY WEEK. THE MEALS ARE NUTRITIOUS AND EASY TO PREPARE SINCE MANY OF THESE CHILDREN WILL SPEND MUCH OF THE WEEKEND WITHOUT A CAREGIVER PRESENT IN THE HOME.Expenses $143,637 · grants $88,975
- CLEAN WATER - PROVIDES CLEAN WATER THROUGH PURIFICATION PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE AND CLEAN WATER WELLS DRILLED IN INDIA AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SPECIFICALLY. WHOLISTIC CARE - PROVIDES FOR BASIC NEEDS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN INDIA AND HAITI THROUGH LONG TERM PARTNERS. THESE ACTIVITIES LOCAL SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMS, PRE-NATAL INTERVENTIONS, MEDICAL CARE, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS.Expenses $152,394 · grants $94,399
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 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
- 26-2650611
- 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)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,239,397
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,793,169
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,774,418 | $2,581,287 | $1,239,397 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,685,269 | $3,554,741 | $876,170 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,961,495 | $5,230,676 | $897,506 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,135,446 | $2,479,418 | $1,602,573 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 26-2650611).
Questions about A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC
- What is the EIN of A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC is 26-2650611.
- Is A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC 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 A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC 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 A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC 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 A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GERALD SHANNON.
- Who are the officers and directors of A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,602 (GERALD SHANNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does A CHILDS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,774,418, expenses of $2,581,287 and total assets of $1,239,397 at year end.
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