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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1828331

RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC

Tax-exempt · SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127

Financials

$592K$115K2023$294K$160K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$294,430$159,742$134,688$624,120$11,500$612,620
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$592,495$114,564$477,931$489,431$11,500$477,931
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$281,251
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13,179
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$156,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,500
Program services (functional)
$156,000
Management and general (functional)
$3,742

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$489,431
Total assets, end of year
$624,120
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,500
Net assets, end of year
$612,620
Gross receipts
$294,430
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
MA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA PEERYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRYCE GRIFFINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA HUSSEY PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA PEERYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRYCE GRIFFINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA HUSSEY PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
826 E 5TH ST APT 2, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127-3282
In care of
% MELISSA PEERY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELISSA PEERY, 826 EAST 5TH ST 2, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
Signed the 990
MELISSA PEERY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(703) 517-9626
Return prepared by
NARDELLA & TAYLOR LLP

Mission

ORGANIZATION HELPS FUND THE ONGOING WORK OF THE SISTERS OF BENEBIKIRA CONGREGATION OF RWANDA, A ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN THE EARLY 1900'S TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND CARE OF THE SICK AND POOR, ESPECIALLY TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THE BENEBIKIRA CONGREGATION IS A HIGHLY ENTREPRENEURIAL GROUP ENGAGED IN MULTIPLE REVENUE-GENERATING EFFORTS THAT SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF THE CONGREGATION, AS WELL AS THE SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CLINICS THEY MANAGE. REVENUE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY DERIVED FROM CONTRIBUTIONS AND MAY BE USED TO CREATE, SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE THESE ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ORGANIZATION ASSISTED WITH ONGOING SERVICES TO THE POOR AND NEEDY IN RWANDA INCLUDING THE FUNDING FOR A NEW CONVENT FOR THE BENEBIKIRA SISTERS AND FOR THE COMPLETION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER, BOTH IN RWANDA, AFRICA.
    Expenses $156,000 · grants $156,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-1828331
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$624,120
Income (IRS master file)
$294,430

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$294,430$159,742$624,120XML
990December 2023$592,495$114,564$489,431XML

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 92-1828331).

Questions about RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC

What is the EIN of RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC is 92-1828331.
Is RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RWANDAN WOMEN RISING 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 RWANDAN WOMEN RISING 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 RWANDAN WOMEN RISING 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 RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELISSA PEERY.
Who are the officers and directors of RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RWANDAN WOMEN RISING INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $294,430, expenses of $159,742 and total assets of $624,120 at year end.

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