Faculty Benevolent Association Inc

Organization Overview

Faculty Benevolent Association Inc, operating under the name The Work Of Our Hands, is located in Pella, IA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Work Of Our Hands employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Work Of Our Hands 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, Work Of Our Hands generated $147.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $129.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS A NONPROFIT RETAIL OUTLET, SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS, WHICH MARKETS HANDCRAFTS MADE BY POOR ARTISANS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. PURCHASING THROUGH FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATIONS (FTOS) ASSURES THAT THE ARTISANS RECEIVE A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCTS. THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS AN ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN MISSION. IT LINKS INDIVIDUALS FROM VARIOUS CHURCHES AND BACKGROUNDS WITHIN THE PELLA AREA IN A COMMON CONCERN FOR THE WORLD'S POOR. IT RELIES ON FTOS WORKING WITH ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE; HELPING THE POOR AND HUNGRY SUPPORT THEMSELVES. PEOPLE OF MANY NATIONS JOIN TOGETHER IN AN ACTIVE VENTURE OF LOVE AND HOPE. THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS AN EDUCATIONAL MISSION. IT PROVIDES INFORMATION TO VOLUNTEERS, CUSTOMERS AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ARTISANS AND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY WORK AND LIVE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OPERATION OF THE WORK OF OUR HANDS RETAIL STORE. STORE SELLS GOODS PURCHASED FROM ORGANIZATIONS IN THIRD WORLD AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO SUPPORT THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING. PROFITS ARE DONATED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andrew Aeilts
Vice Preside
$0
Liz Vande Kieft
Director
$0
George Nwaogu
Director
$0
Treva Reimer
Director
$0
Maggie Schlermann
Treasurer
$0
Karen Spoelstra
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$84
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$84
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,340
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 $144,637
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $147,061

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