Nonprofit · EIN 85-1128152
ARM OF HOPE
Tax-exempt · ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $640,237 | $551,393 | $88,844 | $355,752 | $0 | $355,752 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $689,642 | $676,252 | $13,390 | $266,908 | $0 | $266,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $609,219
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $31,018
- Other revenue
- $31,018
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $392,096
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $104,358
- Program services (functional)
- $513,378
- Management and general (functional)
- $30,160
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,855
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $266,908
- Total assets, end of year
- $355,752
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $355,752
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $355,752
- Gross receipts
- $653,733
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Zimmerman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Keith Franz | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sherrie Ainsley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Becker | Director, Bookkeeper Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Will | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Romberger | Director, Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Zimmerman | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Keith Franz | Vice Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sherrie Ainsley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Becker | Director, Bookkeeper Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Will | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Romberger | Director, Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ling Dinse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1708 RIDGE RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022-9638
- In care of
- % MICHAEL L ZIMMERMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEITH D FRANZ, 2195 Andrew Ave, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
- Signed the 990
- KEITH D FRANZ, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (717) 367-8356
- Website
- www.armofhopeinghana.org
- Return prepared by
- LLOYD C PICKELL PA
Mission
To stretch arms of compassion to children living in poverty in the slums of Ghana, providing them with the opportunity of education and introducing them to the love of Jesus, giving them real hope for their futures.
Program accomplishments
- Child sponsorship, educational costsExpenses $392,546 · revenue $405,610
- Cost of transportation and support for volunteers to provide a two week camp for childrenExpenses $104,358 · revenue $104,833
- Contributions and payment for the construction of a medical clinic.Expenses $16,474 · revenue $96,195
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
- 85-1128152
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $355,752
- Income (IRS master file)
- $653,733
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $640,237 | $551,393 | $355,752 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $689,642 | $676,252 | $266,908 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $490,253 | $385,346 | $253,518 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-1128152).
Questions about ARM OF HOPE
- What is the EIN of ARM OF HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARM OF HOPE is 85-1128152.
- Is ARM OF HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to ARM OF HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARM OF HOPE 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 ARM OF HOPE 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 ARM OF HOPE 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 ARM OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KEITH D FRANZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARM OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARM OF HOPE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $640,237, expenses of $551,393 and total assets of $355,752 at year end.
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