Nonprofit · EIN 81-2870085
SERVE AFRICA
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50310
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $97,144 | $86,795 | $10,349 | $15,664 | $0 | $15,664 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $109,639 | $118,935 | -$9,296 | $5,315 | $0 | $5,315 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $85,943
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,201
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $450
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $12,449
- Other expenses
- $73,896
- Program services (functional)
- $86,795
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,315
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,664
- Cash, savings and investments
- $15,664
- Gross receipts
- $97,144
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM HISCOX | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 |
| FRED MANDEIN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| GUNDAR LAMBERTS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| TERRY AMANN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOATMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| FLORENCE WONBENYAKEH | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
| STEPHEN WONBENYAKEH | OFFICER | 40 | $0 |
| MARLEN MADDUX | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| JAY DILLAVOU | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM HISCOX | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| FRED MANDEIN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| GUNDAR LAMBERTS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| TERRY AMANN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOATMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| FLORENCE WONBENYAKEH | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| STEPHEN WONBENYAKEH | OFFICER | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2727 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5840
- In care of
- % STEPHEN WONBENYAKEH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2727 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES IA 503105840
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Stephen Wonbenyakeh, 2727 Douglas Ave, Des Moines IA 50310
- Signed the 990-EZ
- STEPHEN WONBENYAKEH, OFFICER
- Phone
- (515) 525-5826
- Return prepared by
- Ann M Hartz CPA & Associates
Mission
CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE FAITH-BASED EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CRITICALLY NEEDED SERVICES TO POOR VILLAGE PASTORS AND ORPHANS AND CHILDREN LIVING IN DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS IN AFRICA.Expenses $86,795
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 | Not 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
- 81-2870085
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,664
- Income (IRS master file)
- $97,144
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $97,144 | $86,795 | $15,664 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $109,639 | $118,935 | $5,315 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Stephen Wonbenyakeh | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Stephen Wonbenyakeh | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Stephen Wonbenyakeh | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 81-2870085).
Questions about SERVE AFRICA
- What is the EIN of SERVE AFRICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SERVE AFRICA is 81-2870085.
- Is SERVE AFRICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to SERVE AFRICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SERVE AFRICA 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 SERVE AFRICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SERVE AFRICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SERVE AFRICA?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Stephen Wonbenyakeh.
- Who are the officers and directors of SERVE AFRICA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SERVE AFRICA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $97,144, expenses of $86,795 and total assets of $15,664 at year end.
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