Nonprofit · EIN 27-1874384
NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE
Tax-exempt · COLBY, KS 67701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $79,521 | $79,370 | $151 | $196,395 | $0 | $196,395 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $108,547 | $63,777 | $44,770 | $174,139 | $0 | $174,139 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $94,747 | $97,821 | -$3,074 | $129,369 | $0 | $129,369 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,592
- Investment income
- $2,790
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,424
- Net income from fundraising events
- $48,715
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $72,090
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,210
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,168
- Other expenses
- $3,902
- Program services (functional)
- $75,464
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $174,139
- Total assets, end of year
- $196,395
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $196,395
- Cash, savings and investments
- $70,612
- Gross receipts
- $92,703
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL POUNDS | CO-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| RONI DIETZ | CO-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JENNA GATZ | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KYNNDRA RUSH | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| DARCI KAUFFMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DENNI REHMER | GRANT COORDINATOR | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER COLLINS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BRZON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER SMITH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LESLEY WAGONER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL BLAKE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL POUNDS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| ALLIE KASTENS | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER COLLINS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| RONI DIETZ | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| DENNI REHMER | GRANT COORDINATOR | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BRZON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JENNA GATZ | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN MATCHELL | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATE OSTMEYER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KYNNDRA RUSH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER SMITH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL POUNDS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| DENNI REHMER | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN MATCHELL | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER SMITH | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BRZON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER COLLINS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RONI DIETZ | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SARA JAMISON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ALLIE KASTENS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA SIRUTA | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| REGINA SUTER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 187, COLBY, KS 67701-0187
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KYNNDRA RUSH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (785) 443-2896
- Website
- WWW.NWKS-HOPE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ADAMSBROWN LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3). THE CORPORATION SHALL AWARD GRANTS TO HELP OFFSET EXPENSES FOR CANCER PATIENTS IN THE NINE COUNTY AREA OF NORTHWEST KANSAS - CHEYENNE, DECATUR, GOVE, LOGAN, RAWLINS, SHERIDAN, SHERMAN, THOMAS AND WALLACE COUNTIES. ALL FUNDS, WHETHER INCOME OR PRINCIPAL, AND WHETHER ACQUIRED BY GIFT OR CONTRIBUTION OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE DEVOTED TO SAID PURPOSE.
Program accomplishments
- IT IS THE FOUNDATION'S GOAL TO HELP OFFSET PATIENT EXPENSES FOR LOCAL FAMILIES AFFLICTED WITH CANCER. NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN CHEYENNE, DECATUR, GOVE, LOGAN, RAWLINS, SHERIDAN, SHERMAN, THOMAS AND WALLACE COUNTIES.Expenses $75,464
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1874384
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $196,395
- Income (IRS master file)
- $92,703
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $79,521 | $79,370 | $196,395 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $108,547 | $63,777 | $174,139 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $94,747 | $97,821 | $129,369 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 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 27-1874384).
Questions about NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE is 27-1874384.
- Is NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE 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 NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $79,521, expenses of $79,370 and total assets of $196,395 at year end.
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