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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3904918

UNHEARD CRIES

Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93729

Financials

$62K$63K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNHEARD CRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$62,380$62,921-$541$10,469–$10,469
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$61,306
Net income from fundraising events
$1,074

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$61,228
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$200
Printing, publications and postage
$95
Other expenses
$1,398
Program services (functional)
$63,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,010
Total assets, end of year
$10,469
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$10,469
Cash, savings and investments
$10,469
Gross receipts
$62,380

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marina JosephFounder and President15$0
Mina AnwarFinancial Director15$0
Bishoy JosephVice President15$0
Michael JosephSecretary15$0
Mina WassefFinancial Director10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 28462, FRESNO, CA 93729-8462
In care of
% MARINA JOSEPH
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO Box 28462, Fresno CA 93729
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Marina Joseph, 1890 E Oak Creek Circle, Fresno CA 93730
Signed the 990-EZ
Mina Wassef, Financial Director

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-3904918 or by the name UNHEARD CRIES.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Unheard Cries is committed to loving our brothers and sisters in Africa and the Middle East in Christ by providing humanitarian aid and the tools for empowerment. We do this by fundraising in order to fund various charitable projects which improve quality of life provide humanitarian support and in some cases provide access to life-saving medical care. As a nonprofit and primarily volunteer organization we have little to no overhead. The majority of donations are used to directly benefit those struggling with poverty.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Unheard Cries Charity is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to impoverished individuals across the Middle East and Africa. Our mission is to alleviate suffering by offering food medical assistance education and other humanitarian resources to those in need. Below are the three largest program services we provided during this tax year measured by expenses: 1. Emergency Food Assistance Program: Through our Emergency Food Assistance Program we distributed food packages and essential nutrition supplies to families facing food insecurity in impoverished regions. This year we provided over 300 meals to individuals across Egypt. Each food package included staple items such as rice lentils flour and cooking oil ensuring that vulnerable populations particularly children and the elderly received adequate nutrition. Additionally we supported a subsidized community store in refugee camps ensuring access to necessities for those in urgent need. 2. Education and Child Welfare Program: Recognizing the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty Unheard Cries Charity launched initiatives to support children in impoverished communities. This year we supported the renovations and upkeep of schools in impoverished areas of Kenya providing safe learning environments students with limited access to education. We also distributed school supplies to enhance the quality of education. Additionally we provided scholarships and financial aid to impoverished children and teenagers ensuring they had access to uninterrupted learning opportunities. 3. Unheard Cries Charity launched a long term housing initiative to improve living conditions in rural communities in Egypt where families reside in structurally unsafe homes. This year we repaired and reinforced the roofs and walls of over 10 homes in Upper Egypt. Our efforts focused on installing weather-resistant roofing materials and roofing repairs. 4. Medical Support: Our financial support delivered life-saving medical care to impoverished individuals in underserved communities. These individuals required life-saving surgeries however did not have the financial ability to pay for this urgent and necessary care. Our support ensured these individuals had access to the vital care they needed. Unheard Cries Charity remains committed to expanding its reach and impact working tirelessly to serve those in crisis. Our continued efforts depend on the generosity of donors and the dedication of our volunteers and partners. Together we strive to bring hope and relief to the most vulnerable populations in the Middle East and Africa.
    Expenses $63,000 · grants $61,406

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for UNHEARD CRIES

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-3904918
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E12)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Marina Joseph
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$62,380$62,921$10,469XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Marina Joseph
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Marina Joseph
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Marina Joseph
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Marina Joseph
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 81-3904918).

Questions about UNHEARD CRIES

What is the EIN of UNHEARD CRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNHEARD CRIES is 81-3904918.
Is UNHEARD CRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to UNHEARD CRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNHEARD CRIES file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of UNHEARD CRIES 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 UNHEARD CRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNHEARD CRIES?
The 990-N for 2025 names Marina Joseph.
Who are the officers and directors of UNHEARD CRIES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does UNHEARD CRIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $62,380, expenses of $62,921 and total assets of $10,469 at year end.

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