Elwa Ministries Association is located in Warrenville, IL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Q11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elwa Ministries Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Elwa Ministries Association generated $233.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $182.0k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATION OF HEALTH AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICES AND TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT LIBERIA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH AND MINISTRY - THE TWO MAJOR SERVICE AREAS WERE SUPPORT FOR ELWA RADIO AND FOR THE ECOL CHURCHES. THE ELWA RADIO TOWER HAS PREACHED THE GOSPEL TO ALL OF LIBERIA FOR 7 DECADES. THE OLD RADIO TOWER IS CLOSE TO COLLAPSE. ELWA MINISTRIES HAS RAISED FUNDS TO BUILD A NEW RADIO TOWER. THE ECOL CHURCHES MAKE MISSION TRIPS INTO RURAL LIBERIA, AND OUR MINSTRY HAS SUPPORTED THESE TRIPS WITH MEDICAL SUPPLIES
FOOD AND HEALTH - MOST OF THESE EXPENSES WERE FOR THE ELWA HOSPITAL, INCLUDING $10,493 FOR BENEVOLENCE AND $7,200 TO ALLEVIATE MALNUTRITION AMONG THE CHILDREN ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL.
EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS - ELWA MINISTRIES HAS SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LIBERIAN CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12 SINCE ITS INCEPTION. IN 2022 $29,041 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO LIBERIAN STUDENTS. MOST OF THE STUDENTS ATTENDED ELWA ACADEMY OF THE ELWA CAMPUS IN PAYNESVILLE. $2,752 WAS EXPENDED FOR MICROSCOPES FOR THE SCHOOL LAB. WE ALSO SUPPORT REAP TRAINING IN BENTOL. A TOTAL OF $12,937 WAS ALLOCATED FOR THE REAP PROGRAMS
INFRASTRUCTURE - WEST AFRICA IS LACKING IN MANY BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS FROM ACCES TO DRINKING WATER TO BUILDINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. APPROXIMATELY $3,100 WAS EXPENDED FOR GENERATOR; $30,910 SUPPORTED THE COST OF TWO NEW WATER WELLS IN BENIN AND BURKINA BASO;
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ogden Kniffin Jr Director | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Judy Koci Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Nancy Molenhouse Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Lee Sonius Director | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Nate Miller Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Robin Zook Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $194,556 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,556 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $233,285 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $122,243 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $36,416 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $675 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $782 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $20,230 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,648 |
Total functional expenses | $181,994 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,159 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $111,159 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $111,159 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $111,159 |
Over the last fiscal year, Elwa Ministries Association has awarded $122,243 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SIM PURPOSE: Scholarships and radio ministry | $100,600 |
REAP PURPOSE: Orphan care | $12,937 |
ESWA PURPOSE: Construction | $8,706 |