ELWA Ministries Association USA

EIN: 262082932 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Warrenville, IL

Total Revenue
$258,451
Total Expenses
$224,782
Total Assets
$160,595
Net Assets
$159,820
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Ogden Kniffin Jr
Phone
6302155166
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ELWA Ministries Association USA, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $258K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $225K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

To provide technical and financial support for educational and humanitarian needs and to promote the Gospel throughout Liberia

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $41,617

Education and Scholarships - funds were provided to enable needy children to attend ELWA Academy in Liberia and for missionary children to attend Dakar Academy in Senegal. Funds were also provided...

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Education and Scholarships - funds were provided to enable needy children to attend ELWA Academy in Liberia and for missionary children to attend Dakar Academy in Senegal. Funds were also provided for construction of dormitories and staff salaries for the REAP School in Bentol.

Program 2
Expenses: $69,882

Infrastructure - funds were provided for the construction of a new all-purpose court for basketball, volleyball and other sports. Additional funding was provided for construction of a new library for...

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Infrastructure - funds were provided for the construction of a new all-purpose court for basketball, volleyball and other sports. Additional funding was provided for construction of a new library for Evangelical Seminary of West Africa (ESWA) and for the building of a water well in Benin.

Program 3
Expenses: $41,838

Food and Healthcare - funds were provided to combat malnutrition ($21,002) and support the ELWA hospital ($20,836), including medical missions trips to support Evangelical Churches of Liberia).

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $258,451
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $258,451

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $203,356
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $310
Program Expenses $203,356
Other Expenses $21,426
TOTAL EXPENSES $224,782

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $258,451 $294,850 -0.1%
Expenses $224,782 $279,858 -0.2%
Net Income $33,669 $14,992 +1.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ogden Kniffin Jr Director 35.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Molenhouse Director 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Sonius Director 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Meanu Kayea Director 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robin Zook Director 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Les Unruh Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
C Perry Moore Director 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Ackley Director 30.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Ackley Director 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $258,451 $224,782 $160,595 $33,669
2023 $294,850 $279,858 $126,151 $14,992
2022 $233,285 $181,994 $111,159 $51,291
2021 $170,131 $203,182 $59,868 $-33,051
2020 $183,802 $218,065 $92,919 $-34,263
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