Nonprofit · EIN 30-0842806
FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $78,675 | $92,828 | -$14,153 | $28,067 | $0 | $28,067 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $103,292 | $76,595 | $26,697 | $42,220 | $0 | $42,220 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $102,012 | $80,479 | $21,533 | $15,523 | $0 | $15,523 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $78,675
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $89,202
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,844
- Other expenses
- $782
- Program services (functional)
- $89,202
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,220
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,067
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,067
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,067
- Gross receipts
- $78,675
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Msgr James Gilg | Director and President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rev Fr Dr Andrew Ekpenyong | Director and Secretary | 12 | $0 |
| Dr Nicholas Maxwell | US and Intl Partnerships Director | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Cherney | Director and Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Fr Dr Andrew Ekpenyong | Director and Secretary | 12 | $0 |
| Rev Msgr James Gilg | Director and President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Cherney | Director and Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Nicholas Maxwell | US Partnerships Director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Dr Andrew Ekpenyong | Director and Secretary | 11 | $0 |
| Rev Msgr James Gilg | Director and President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dr Nicholas Maxwell | US Partnerships Director | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Cherney | Director and Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 109 S 19TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68102-1304
- In care of
- % ANDREW E EKPENYONG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 109 S 19th St, Omaha NE 68102
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Rev Dr Andrew Ekpenyong, 109 S 19th St, Omaha NE 68102
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rev Dr Andrew Ekpenyong, Director and Secretary
- Phone
- (402) 575-7030
- Website
- https://www.juhri.org/
Mission
Charitable activities. Friends of JUHRI constructs and funds the running of 100% free and high quality health care facilities in rural south-south Nigeria where poverty is endemic. Skills acquisition (sewing, catering, information and computer technology, nursing) and research activities which all promote health are supported.
Program accomplishments
- (A) 100 per cent FREE and HIGH QUALITY healthcare for 4,108 new patients/visits at Site 1 (female to male ratio of about 68:32), in 275 days of 2025 at Site 1; 3289 patients at Site 2. At both sites, care services included consultations, ultrasound/lab tests, drugs, surgeries, etc, all free of charge. The Joseph Ukpo Hospitals & Research Institutes (JUHRI), Monthly patient visits at Site 1: Jan 375, Feb 260, Mar 188, April 227, May 265, June 308, July 350, Aug 306, Sep 414, Oct 433, Nov 319, Dec 333. YEAR TOTAL 3778. Monthly Patient visits at Site 2: Jan 215, Feb 222, Mar 232, April 266, May 282, June 306, July 268, August 349, Sept 300, Oct 270, Nov 265, Dec 240, YEAR TOTAL 3215. Site 1, is at Afua, Ibiono Ibom, Akwa Ibom State and Site 2 is at Esuk Mbat, Akpabuyo, Cross River State, both in Nigeria. (B). Skills Acquisition Center at Site 1: Continuation of training (100% free) of 4 seamstresses and 6 caterers. Free ICT training of over 45 secondary school pupils/students in ICT. (C). Purchase of 8 brand new laptops, digital cameras and several equipment to digitize our operations and upgrade our diagnostic labs. (D). During 7th and 3rd anniversaries of Site 1 and Site 2 respectively, upgrading of key service deliveries at both sites including expanded ICT unit at Site 1, more surgical equipment at Site 2, JUHRI-manufactured germicides and antiseptics for communities hosting both sites. (E). Feb 13th, 2025, was World Day of the Sick and JUHRI celebrated by organizing her 23rd Mobile Clinic Outreach to Okpok Ikpa, a remote village in Odukpani LGA, Cross River State, in partnership with the Catholic Health and Medical Workers Guild of the Archdiocese of Calabar. 168 villagers received 100% free and high quality care. See details at https://www.juhri.org/monthly-updates. As on Dec 31st, 2025, we had a total of 33 paid staff at both sites(8 nurses, 4 admin, 2 lab scientists, 1 lab tech, 4 orderlies, 4 security, 4 health associates, 1 research fellow, 2 part time physicians (paid), 2 hospital chaplains and 1 facility technician. Please see https://www.juhri.org/monthly-updates. There are several volunteer physicians from nearby tertiary health facilities who are not paid. These unpaid volunteer physicians are mainly professors of medicine and supervise the work of our paid physicians, nurses, laboratory scientists, technicians, etc.Expenses $57,146 · grants $57,146
- Purchase of 3rd brand new Ultrasound Scanner in order to increase the imaging modalities at our Mrs Afolabi Denton CT Suite and Cancer Center. Prof Anthonia Ikpeme, Prof. of Radiology and Volunteer Director of JUHRI's Mobile Clinic, tested the system. Cost N6,132,000.00.Expenses $4,008 · grants $4,008
- Purchase of brand new 300 kVA Soundproof (Perkins) Diesel Generator for smooth operation of donated 640 slice CT Scanner at Site 2, at the price of N42,315,000.00, average exchange rate of N1,585/USD. Funds sent to Engr Andidiong Etim and purchase made by Engr Andidiong Etim and Mr Augustine Ndem. Transportation from Lagos to Site 2 and Logistics for installation.Expenses $28,048 · grants $28,048
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0842806
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,067
- Income (IRS master file)
- $78,675
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $78,675 | $92,828 | $28,067 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $103,292 | $76,595 | $42,220 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $102,012 | $80,479 | $15,523 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Rev Dr Andrew Ekpenyong | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 30-0842806).
Questions about FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE is 30-0842806.
- Is FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE 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 FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE 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 FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Rev Dr Andrew Ekpenyong.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF JOSEPH UKPO HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $78,675, expenses of $92,828 and total assets of $28,067 at year end.
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