Nonprofit · EIN 81-6079539
THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $32,340,298 | $26,416,435 | $5,923,863 | $19,238,219 | $1,555,714 | $17,682,505 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $21,485,219 | $20,088,149 | $1,397,070 | $13,175,404 | $1,416,762 | $11,758,642 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,439,491
- of which government grants
- $328,750
- Program service revenue
- $5,373,316
- Investment income
- $107,653
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $538
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$96,818
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $501,456
- Other revenue
- $419,838
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,768,133
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,200,585
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,460,860
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,770,840
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $63,864
- Accounting fees
- $190,736
- Occupancy
- $83,923
- Travel
- $548,140
- Depreciation
- $670,118
- Program services (functional)
- $23,770,022
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,532,019
- Fundraising (functional)
- $114,394
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,175,404
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,238,219
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,555,714
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,682,505
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,292,461
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,298,165
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,384,340
- Gross receipts
- $34,575,043
- Employees
- 214
- Volunteers
- 67,178
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIEN LEWIS | PRESIDENT, CAREPORTAL Officer | 40 | $143,353 | $2,079 |
| JOE KNITTIG | CEO Officer | 40 | $134,309 | $1,947 |
| DOMINGO MOTA | AREA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,571 | $1,806 |
| DANIEL LEACH | SENIOR DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,885 | $1,767 |
| MARK ATKINSON | AREA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,565 | $1,748 |
| BENJAMIN BARRETH | SOFTWARE DEV 3 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,126 | $1,626 |
| SCOTT PLATTER | VP OF U.S. IMPLEMENTATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,966 | $1,609 |
| JACOB BARRETH | COO Officer | 40 | $108,573 | $1,574 |
| JESSICA RAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GOEX Officer | 40 | $106,846 | $1,549 |
| BETHANY BEZANSON | CFO Officer | 40 | $100,233 | $1,453 |
| ALAN DIETRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LEVY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON BLAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE KUSMIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL D FOX | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH L FOX | BOARD VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN LARIMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ED BARBER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIEN LEWIS | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $120,999 | $18,714 |
| JOE KNITTIG | CEO Officer | 40 | $116,881 | $19,148 |
| DANIEL LEACH | SENIOR DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,308 | $12,236 |
| BENJAMIN BARRETH | SOFTWARE DEV 3 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,033 | $18,318 |
| TYLER FISK | VP OF PLATFORM OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,725 | $11,224 |
| MARK ATKINSON | AREA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,759 | $9,570 |
| DOMINGO MOTA | AREA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,423 | $3,115 |
| JESSICA RAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARKET Officer | 40 | $102,689 | $3,023 |
| JACOB BARRETH | COO Officer | 40 | $92,400 | $2,609 |
| TRACE THURLBY | PRESIDENT AND COO THROUGH 8/2023 Officer | 40 | $81,495 | $2,827 |
| BETHANY BEZANSON | CFO Officer | 40 | $36,323 | $3,819 |
| ALAN DIETRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LEVY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON BLAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE KUSMIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL D FOX | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH L FOX | BOARD VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LARIMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED BARBER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACE THURLBY | DIRECTOR 9/1/2023-12/31/2023 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3161 WYANDOTTE ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111-1308
- In care of
- % MICHAEL D FOX
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 3161 Wyandotte St, Kansas City MO 64111
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BETHANY BEZANSON, 3161 WYANDOTTE ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Ethridge Darlene, 659 Lake Rd, Atkins AR 72823
- Signed the 990
- BETHANY BEZANSON, CFO
- Phone
- (816) 536-8333
- Return prepared by
- EMERICK AND COMPANY PC
Mission
THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT EXISTS TO BREAK THE ORPHAN CYCLE THROUGH THE POWER OF COMMUNITY, COMMERCE, AND THE LOVE OF JESUS.
Program accomplishments
- SHARING THE NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE WITH PEOPLE IN PROXIMITY WHO CARE. CAREPORTAL IS OUR CARE-SHARING TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM THAT DRIVES ACTION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS. CAREPORTAL CONNECTS LOCAL CARE STAKEHOLDERS SUCH AS THE FAITH COMMUNITY, BUSINESSES, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, NONPROFITS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO COLLABORATE IN CARING FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONAL DETAIL CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.CAREPORTAL.ORG.Expenses $16,592,084 · grants $5,015,867 · revenue $5,373,316
- ONGOING ORPHAN PREVENTION AND CARE GRANTS TO FIELD PARTNERS TO SUPPORTING PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY STRENGTHENING INITIATIVES, INCLUDING STRONG FAMILY, IN HAITI, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, EAST AFRICA, INDIA, MIDDLE EAST AND DOMESTICALLY. STRONG FAMILY IS AN ACTION-ORIENTED FRAMEWORK THAT UNLOCKS THE GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL IN A CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY UNDER THE SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY OF A LOCAL CHURCH.Expenses $5,779,701 · grants $4,440,454
- GO EXCHANGE USES A SIMPLE T-SHIRT TO CONNECT CUSTOMERS WITH MAKERS. THROUGH A GLOBAL MARKETPLACE, LOCAL WORKERS ARE PROVIDED FAIR WAGE JOBS THAT LIBERATE WORKERS FROM POVERTY, AND EMPOWER THEM IN THEIR FAMILIES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS PREVENTATIVE PLATFORM STRIVES TO PREVENT FAMILY BREAKDOWN THROUGH THE DIGNITY OF WORK. ADDITIONAL DETAIL CAN BE FOUND AT GOEXAPPAREL.ORGExpenses $1,176,133 · grants $133,095 · revenue $501,456
- Expenses $222,104 · grants $178,717 · revenue $15,200
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-6079539
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,238,219
- Income (IRS master file)
- $34,575,043
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $32,340,298 | $26,416,435 | $19,238,219 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $21,485,219 | $20,088,149 | $13,175,404 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $18,680,822 | $18,865,697 | $11,653,402 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ethridge Darlene | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 81-6079539).
Questions about THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC is 81-6079539.
- Is THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC 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 THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC 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 THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BETHANY BEZANSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,353 (ADRIEN LEWIS, PRESIDENT, CAREPORTAL).
- How much revenue does THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $32,340,298, expenses of $26,416,435 and total assets of $19,238,219 at year end.
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