Nonprofit · EIN 84-3552995
YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28278
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $90,784 | $90,508 | $276 | $11,713 | $0 | $11,713 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $80,681 | $80,808 | -$127 | $11,437 | $0 | $11,437 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $60,511 | $60,076 | $435 | $11,564 | $0 | $11,564 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $90,784
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $57,621
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,678
- Occupancy
- $22,227
- Other expenses
- $8,982
- Program services (functional)
- $69,895
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,437
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,713
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,713
- Cash, savings and investments
- $11,713
- Gross receipts
- $90,784
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Oakley-Knaak | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Michael Knaak | CFO | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Oakley-Knaak | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Michael Knaak | CFO | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Oakley-Knaak | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Michael Knaak | CFO | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15215 AULLCIN CT, CHARLOTTE, NC 28278-9063
- In care of
- % CHRIS OAKLEY-KNAAK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 15215 Aullcin Court, CHARLOTTE NC 28278
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Chris Oakley-Knaak, 15215 Aullcin Court, CHARLOTTE NC 28278
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michael Knaak, CFO
- Phone
- (203) 297-2200
- Website
- www.nairobidorcasproject.org
Mission
YRM was started to raise funding for school fees for children in third-world poverty in Nairobi, Kenya. We believe that giving education is sustainable giving because these children will be equipped to help others in their community.
Program accomplishments
- School fees - 41 children received education, school supplies, food, transportation and boarding for the year.Expenses $55,265 · grants $55,265
- Created a safe home environment for up to 13 orphans and students in extreme poverty during their term breaks.Expenses $13,267 · grants $13,267
- Medical care for students and family members.Expenses $1,363 · grants $1,363
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-EZ 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
- 84-3552995
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,713
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,784
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $90,784 | $90,508 | $11,713 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $80,681 | $80,808 | $11,437 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $60,511 | $60,076 | $11,564 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Chris Oakley-Knaak | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Chris Oakley-Knaak | 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 84-3552995).
Questions about YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES is 84-3552995.
- Is YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES 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 YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES 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 YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Chris Oakley-Knaak.
- Who are the officers and directors of YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does YELLOW RHINO MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,784, expenses of $90,508 and total assets of $11,713 at year end.
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