Nonprofit · EIN 81-5106545
INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,935,618 | $2,497,705 | -$562,087 | $1,791,756 | $78,697 | $1,713,059 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,502,609 | $1,644,102 | -$141,493 | $2,335,390 | $110,115 | $2,225,275 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,929,767 | $1,132,949 | $796,818 | $2,475,903 | $108,230 | $2,367,673 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $1,193,241 | $848,678 | $344,563 | $1,582,155 | $11,300 | $1,570,855 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,895,095
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $40,523
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $16,283
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $200,056
- Other salaries and wages
- $778,967
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $983,830
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $140,516
- Accounting fees
- $156,375
- Occupancy
- $18,575
- Travel
- $269,593
- Depreciation
- $47,584
- Program services (functional)
- $2,024,901
- Management and general (functional)
- $215,312
- Fundraising (functional)
- $257,492
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,335,390
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,791,756
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $78,697
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,713,059
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $955,496
- Publicly traded securities
- $626,005
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,650,059
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $63,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,285,907
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Roeseler | COO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $99,038 | $4,794 |
| Michelle Hollaender | CEO Officer | 50 | $101,019 | $13 |
| Nancy Ellefson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pamela Larrave | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Wehn | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Wheat | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Luis Garcia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Heartfield | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Dickel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ricardo Sieveking | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sylvia Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Whitney Laughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hollaender | CEO Officer | 50 | $102,000 |
| Allen Roeseler | COO Officer | 50 | $87,500 |
| Nancy Ellefson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pamela Larrave | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Wehn | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Terri Gordillo | Vice-Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Felipe Sicilia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Smalley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Wheat | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Luis Garcia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melanie Heartfield | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Dickel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ricardo Sieveking | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Canada | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Whitney Laughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hollaender | CEO Officer | 50 | $92,792 |
| Nancy Ellefson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pamela Larrave | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Wehn | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Terri Gordillo | Vice-Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Allen Roeseler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carmen Landaverde | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Felipe Sicilia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Smalley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Wheat | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Luis Garcia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melanie Heartfield | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Dickel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ricardo Sieveking | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Silvia Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Whitney Laughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hollaender | CEO Officer | 50 | $85,000 |
| Carmen Landaverde | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Smalley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Wheat | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Wehn | Vice-Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Luis Garcia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melanie Heartfield | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Ellefson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Dickel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ricardo Sieveking | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Canada | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Whitney Laughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3141 HOOD ST STE 800, DALLAS, TX 75219-5084
- In care of
- % MICHELLE HOLLAENDER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michelle Hollaender, 3141 Hood Street 800, Dallas, TX 75219
- Signed the 990
- Steve Wehn, Chairman
- Phone
- (972) 348-0172
- Website
- https://www.i-ep.org/
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
International Esperanza Project (IEP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families in Guatemala through sustainable, community-driven programs focused on homes, health, and education. Founded on the belief that lasting change begins with dignity and opportunity, IEP partners with local communities to address some of the most critical barriers families face. Through its three core pillars: Impacting Homes, Impacting Health, and Impacting Education, IEP implements practical, long-term solutions that strengthen communities from the inside out through lasting improvements to homes, healthcare, and education, so families can realize the future they hope for.
Program accomplishments
- IMPACTING HOMES In 2025, our dedicated volunteer teams installed 935 smoke-free stoves and water filters in the homes of families who rely on open fires for cooking. These innovative stoves effectively eliminate smoke within the home, significantly reducing wood consumption by 60%. Moreover, they mitigate the risk of burns among children, ensuring their safety. Additionally, women gain back valuable hours each week, as they spend less time gathering wood. The water filters provide access to clean and safe drinking water, thereby preventing waterborne illnesses and promoting overall well-being.Expenses $951,595
- IMPACTING EDUCATION In 2025, our EC-12 school program, which spans early childhood education through high school, educated 308 students. The program provided each student with essential resources such as school supplies, textbooks, extracurricular activities, and technology. To address learning deficiencies, we offered tutoring classes through the BookTuk Mobile Education program, which includes books and teachers. Additionally, we have an Adult Trade Training Program that provides vocational training for men and women, aiming to promote financial independence and empower individuals to build a brighter future. Through this program, we granted 1,380 certificates to adult students.Expenses $620,218
- IMPACTING HEALTH. In 2025, we provided high-quality medical care to individuals who would otherwise lack access to essential healthcare services. Dedicated medical volunteers embarked on journeys to Chimaltenango and Retalhuleu, establishing one-week clinics. Each clinic team diligently attended to a substantial number of patients, totaling 2,984 patients who received care at our clinics. Additionally, surgical teams from around the world traveled to Retalhuleu and successfully performed 227 life-altering surgeries.Expenses $453,088
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5106545
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,791,756
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,285,907
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,935,618 | $2,497,705 | $1,791,756 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,502,609 | $1,644,102 | $2,335,390 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,929,767 | $1,132,949 | $2,475,903 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,193,241 | $848,678 | $1,582,155 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 81-5106545).
Questions about INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT
- What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT is 81-5106545.
- Is INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT 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 INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT 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 INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT 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 INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michelle Hollaender.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,038 (Allen Roeseler, COO).
- How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,935,618, expenses of $2,497,705 and total assets of $1,791,756 at year end.
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