Charis is located in Aurora, IL. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charis 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, Charis generated $296.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $292.1k 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
CHARIS, INC. IS A FAITH BASED ORGANIZATION EXISTING PRIMARILY TO BRING THE GOSPEL TO THE UNREACHED HAITIAN PEOPLE IN THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGES OF SUD EST (SOUTH EAST) HAITI AND SECONDARILY TO PROVIDE ON THE GROUND EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE WHERE NEEDED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ON THE GROUND EVANGELISM PROGRAM: CHARIS CONTINUES TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE HAITIAN CREOLE BIBLES IN EVERY VILLAGE THAT IS ENTERED, SHARING THE GOSPEL AND PROVIDING WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES, PROVIDING MEDICINES AND SUPPLIES AS NEEDED, PROVIDING HELP WITH UPKEEP OF CHURCHES, CHURCH PLANTS, TRAINING OF PASTORS, MEDICAL CLINICS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO NEW BELIEVERS AS NEEDED.
FAMILY PRAYER SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: SPONSORS ARE MATCHED WITH A HAITIAN FAMILY FOR WHICH THEY COMMIT TO PRAY FOR EVERYDAY. THE SPONSORS RECEIVE A PHOTO CARD OF THE FAMILY AND A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING THE PROGRAM. CHURCH PLANTING/CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - PROGRAM INCLUDES COSTS FOR ADDITIONS TO THE MAIN CHURCH BUILDING IN THE VILLAGE OF MARIGOT PLUS 12 CHURCHES IN THE MOUNTAINS AND ALL NEW CHURCH PLANTS. "PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT" BABY PROGRAM - 20 MOTHERS WERE PROVIDED PRENATAL AND AFTER DELIVERY CARE IN 2022.
FEEDING PROGRAM: IN 2022, DUE TO THE UNREST IN HAITI, WE WERE UNABLE TO SHIP IN THE MANNA PACKS AND INSTEAD BOUGHT LOCAL FOOD AND PROVIDED IT AS NEEDED TO THOSE IN NEED.
FREE EDUCATION INITIATIVE PROGRAM: SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED TO TEACHERS AT THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE FREE OR DEEPLY DISCOUNTED EDUCATION TO ALL THE CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOLS: - LITTLE RABBITS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL - PEREDO, HAITI - EDUCATION CENTER OF PIERRE LOUIS - GRAND REVIYE, HAITI ALSO, PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 42 STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Malcolm W Henderson Brdmemb/exec | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $42,000 |
Kimberly Busch Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Geimer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joy Henderson Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Linda Henderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kyle Ramsey President/ch | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $295,585 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $295,585 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $849 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $296,437 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,000 |
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 | $3,213 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,570 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $64,001 |
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 | $32,973 |
Total functional expenses | $292,070 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |