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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1395986

FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER

Also known as GOSPEL TRAIN INTERNATIONAL

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CINCINNATI, OH 45251

Financials

$295K$296K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$294,801$296,024-$1,223$33,826$0$33,826
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$292,280
Program service revenue
$2,500
Investment income
$21
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$275
Program services (functional)
$287,000
Management and general (functional)
$9,024

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$35,049
Total assets, end of year
$33,826
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$33,826
Land, buildings and equipment
$28,000
Gross receipts
$294,801
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2025
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE WISSINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
OLIVER ADAMSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CANDICE R PEACETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRIS WISSINGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MRYNA WISSINGTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11643 BANK RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45251-4415
In care of
% OLIVER ADAMS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GEORGE WISSING, 11643 BANK RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45251
Signed the 990
GEORGE WISSING, PRESIDENT
Phone
(513) 519-5009
Return prepared by
CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIATION IS TO PROVIDE WATER, EDUCATION AND LIFE ESSENTIALS TO THE PEOPLE OF LIBERIA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION HAS DRILLED MORE THAN 340 WELLS THAT ARE PROVIDING SAFE DRINKING WATER TO THE POPULATION THE ORGANIZATION SERVES.
    Expenses $212,074
  • THE ORGANIZATION HAS BUILT A RICE PROCESSING PLANT TO PROCESS EXCESS RICE FROM THE VILLAGE THE ORGANIZATION SERVES. THE ORGANIZATION FARMS 300 ACRES, PLANTS AND PROCESSES RICE, AND SUPPLIES THE VILLAGES SO THEY MAY GROW RICE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THEY THEN SELL THE EXCESS.
    Expenses $74,926 · revenue $2,500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
81-1395986
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$33,826
Income (IRS master file)
$294,801

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
March 15, 2025
Reinstated
Effective April 15, 2025

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$294,801$296,024$33,826IRS

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 81-1395986).

Questions about FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER is 81-1395986.
Is FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective April 15, 2025.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER 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 LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER 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 LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER 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 FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GEORGE WISSING.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF LIBERIA FOOD AND WATER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $294,801, expenses of $296,024 and total assets of $33,826 at year end.

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