Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 33-2081945

TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES

Also known as CARDS FOR PRISONERS

Tax-exempt · GRANDVILLE, MI 49468

Financials

$156K$122K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990-EZ$155,650$122,369$33,281$36,912$1,458$35,454
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$155,290
Other revenue
$360

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$43,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$43,500
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$14,935
Occupancy
$3,500
Printing, publications and postage
$2,698
Other expenses
$57,736
Program services (functional)
$122,369

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,603
Total assets, end of year
$36,912
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,458
Net assets, end of year
$35,454
Cash, savings and investments
$36,912
Gross receipts
$155,650

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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAULA CRESWELLPRESIDENT40$33,500
WILLIAM CRESWELLSECRETARY0$10,000
MICHELLE LOVSETREASURER0$0
CHRIS SLABBEKOORNDIRECTOR0$0
KEN WESTRADIRECTOR0$0
DENISE KINGDOMDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 413, GRANDVILLE, MI 49468-0413
In care of
% PAULA J CRESWELL
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
1152 Beechwood Drive, Jenison MI 49428
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Paula J Creswell, 1152 Beechwood Drive, Jenison MI 49428
Signed the 990-EZ
PAULA CRESWELL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(616) 446-3174
Return prepared by
TRILLIUM FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Mission

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO CONNECT INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN WITH PEN PALS FROM LOCAL CHURCHES, OFFERING ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE THROUGH CARDS AND LETTERS. WE WORK WITH INMATES ON THEIR RELEASE TO CONNECT THEM WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND OFFER A REENTRY PROGRAM.

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PURCHASED EQUIPMENT FOR TWO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS AND ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING THEIR E-SPORTS PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDED 750 GIFT CARDS AS INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO ACHIEVED GOALS AND MET ATTENDANCE CRITERIA. THESE ARE HIGH-RISK TEENS IN DETENTION, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 5-7 PER CLASS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM AS TEENS ARE RELEASED AND NEW TEENS ATTEND. LIVING FORWARD PROGRAM- RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR MEN AND WOMEN RELEASED FROM PRISON. THIS IS A TWO-WEEK, 12-HOUR CLASS EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS ON LIFE SKILLS, RESUME BUILDING, AND MOCK INTERVIEWS, TAUGHT BY A FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL WITH 14 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN THE COMMUNITY AND A SUCCESSFUL CAREER. EACH WEEK, PARTICIPANTS ATTEND A RESOURCE CENTER FOR ASSISTANCE WITH STATE ID, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE REPLACEMENTS, BUDGETING, LIFE SKILLS, AND MORE. A STAFFING AGENCY IS BROUGHT IN TO PRESENT POSSIBLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ONCE A MONTH. WE HELP THEM WITH RESOURCES FOR HOUSING, JOB-INTERVIEW CLOTHING, AND OBTAINING A DRIVER'S LICENSE. THE COST FOR EACH PARTICIPANT OVER A TWO-WEEK PERIOD IS APPROXIMATELY 300. WE ARE EXPERIENCING A 75% EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS RATE, AS WELL AS WORKING WITHIN THEIR BUDGET, SAVE FOR HOUSING AND A VEHICLE, ONCE THEY ARE RELEASED FROM THE HALFWAY HOUSE. THIS PROGRAM HAS RECEIVED AMAZING REVIEWS FROM STAFF AT THE HALFWAY HOUSE, INDICATING A CHANGE IN RESIDENTS' BEHAVIOR AFTER ATTENDING OUR CLASSES. MY LIFE IN REVERSE. AN EVENT WAS HELD WITH APPROXIMATELY 40 YOUTH AND ADULTS PRESENT. EDUCATING YOUTH ON MAKING BETTER DECISIONS BASED ON THE STORY OF A RETURNING CITIZEN WHO WAS INCARCERATED AT THE AGE OF 15. HE WAS RELEASED AFTER 45 YEARS. THIS INCLUDED A VIDEO WE HAD PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED ABOUT HIS LIFE STORY. WE HAD A PANEL OF FIVE PROFESSIONALS, ALLOWING TIME FOR QUESTIONS/ANSWERS TO HELP EDUCATE THE PARTICIPANTS. THIS WAS 5,000 FOR THE EVENT; HOWEVER, THE VIDEO IS BEING USED IN CHURCHES AND OUR LIVING FORWARD PROGRAM. BAGS OF HOPE. WE PURCHASE HYGIENE ITEMS, SOCKS, T-SHIRTS, ETC., AND EACH GRADUATE OF OUR LIVING FORWARD PROGRAM RECEIVES A BAG. CONTENTS ARE VALUED AT 75 EACH.
    Expenses $122,369

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-N on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
33-2081945
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$36,912
Income (IRS master file)
$155,650

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$155,650$122,369$36,912XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Paula J Creswell
March 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Paula J Creswell
March 31, 2024≤ $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 33-2081945).

Questions about TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES is 33-2081945.
Is TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES 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 TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
Who is the principal officer of TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES?
The 990-N for 2024 names Paula J Creswell.
Who are the officers and directors of TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,500 (PAULA CRESWELL, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does TANGIBLE HOPE MINISTRIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $155,650, expenses of $122,369 and total assets of $36,912 at year end.

Other nonprofits in GRANDVILLE

All nonprofits in GRANDVILLE · Michigan · Religion-related