2025-11-13T07:20:42-06:00 2024-12-31 382939866 KAPTEIN DYKSTRA & COMPANY PC PO BOX 934 GRANDVILLE MI 494680934 990 2024-01-01 383194627 PROJECT HOPE OF NORTHEAST ALLEGAN COUNTY INC PROJ 6166814673 1808 143RD PO BOX 241 DORR MI 49323 LORI ELZINGA TREASURER 6166814673 2025-11-07 1 1 JOEL R HOLSTEGE CPA P00054481 6165308712 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PROJECT HOPE-ANNETTA JANSEN MINIST LORI ELZINGA 1808 143RD PO BOX 241 DORR MI 49323 1684578 0 X PROJECTHOPEDORR.BLOGSPOT.COM X 1994 MI OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SHOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED BY PROVIDING FREE FOOD, LOW COST CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, COUNSELING AND PRAYER. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF HELP AND CONNECTION TO CHRISTIAN MENTORS. THE MINISTRY ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS TO EXPRESS THEIR LOVE AND SERVICE TO CHRIST BY ACTS OF KINDNESS TO THOSE IN NEED. 18 18 17 208 0 0 188382 1645586 0 0 6189 15072 435767 7218 630338 1667876 127893 111990 0 0 285929 313553 0 0 0 182319 1246660 596141 1672203 34197 -4327 747978 1021209 5109 15753 742869 1005456 X OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SHOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED BY PROVIDING FREE FOOD, LOW COST CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, COUNSELING AND PRAYER. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF HELP AND CONNECTION TO CHRISTIAN MENTORS. THE MINISTRY ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS TO EXPRESS THEIR LOVE AND SERVICE TO CHRIST BY ACTS OF KINDNESS TO THOSE IN NEED. 0 0 951924 848010 FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY - IN 2024, 424,841 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 3,593 FAMILIES. EACH FAMILY RECEIVED AN AVERAGE OF 118 POUNDS OF FOOD PER MONTH. PER FEEDING AMERICA, THE AVERAGE RETAIL COST OF THE FOOD WOULD BE $1.93 PER POUND. USING THIS MEASURE THE MINISTRY DISTRIBUTED FREE FOOD WITH A RETAIL VALUE OF $819,943 DURING THE YEAR. EACH FAMILY IS PERSONALLY GREETED IN A PRIVATE SETTING WHERE THEIR SITUATION IS REVIEWED AND PRAYED FOR BEFORE THEY SHOP AND SELECT THEIR OWN FOOD. 121791 111990 81137 COMPASSIONATE CARE MINISTRY - THE MINISTRY SERVED AND COUNSELED 1,267 INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE CARE AND ASSIST THEM IN FINDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES. OF THESE, 745 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, UTILITIES, PRESCRIPTIONS, OR VEHICLE REPAIRS TOTALING $82,810. THESE PAYMENTS WERE DIRECTLY MADE TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER. 66 FAMILIES WERE ASSISTED WITH CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FROM THE THRIFT STORE STOCK. 65 FAMILIES WERE REFERRED TO OUR PANTRY AND 429 FAMILIES WERE REFERRED TO OTHER AGENCIES. 549294 737730 THE THRIFT STORE SELLS A WIDE VARIETY OF CLOTHES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOST OF WHICH HAVE BEEN DONATED TO THE MINISTRY BY SUPPORTERS. NEARLY FIFTY PERCENT OF ALL SALES ARE MADE AT A DISCOUNT FROM THE ORIGINAL PRICE. ANYONE MAY SHOP AT THE STORE, BUT A FIFTY PERCENT DISCOUNT IS PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE AND TO ALL VOLUNTEERS. A TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT DISCOUNT IS PROVIDED TO THOSE DONATING TO THE MINISTRY. IN 2024 THE MINISTRY DONATED GOODS TO CHURCHES, AND OTHER MINISTRIES AMOUNTING TO A THRIFT STORE VALUE OF $219,728. IN SUMMARY THE THRIFT STORE GIVES AWAY NEARLY HALF OF THE GOODS GIVEN TO IT THROUGH CUSTOMER DISCOUNTS AND DONATIONS TO OTHER MINISTRIES. IN ADDITION, IT IS AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF NECESSARY GOODS AT A REMARKABLY LOW COST FOR THOSE IN NEED. 1623009 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MI X LORI ELZINGA 6167235427 4375 HARVEST HAVEN DORR MI 49323 STAN JANSEN PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GREGG DYKSTRA VICE PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 DIRK VANDER WALL SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 LORI ELZINGA TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY HELEN BAKER BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 VALERIE BULTMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JEAN DENBESTEN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 BARB GRACZYK BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 RYAN KROLL BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 RJ MASSELINK BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JOHN OWINGA BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 CLIFF WESTENDORF BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 KEN ZYLSTRA BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 RON SHAFER BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MARCY ZBYTOWSKI THRIFT STORE DIRECTOR 39.00 X 15099 0 0 MARLENE SCHAENDORF FOOD PANTRY DIRECTOR 36.00 X 37451 0 0 VICKIE BROERSMA COMPASSION CARE DIRECTOR 34.00 X 0 0 0 MELISSA BRONKEMA OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00 X 35776 0 0 88326 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1645586 1484489 1645586 10049 10049 21725 16702 5023 5023 5023 MISCELLEANEOUS INCOME 459900 7218 7218 7218 1667876 0 0 22290 29180 29180 82810 82810 35776 35776 255301 252748 2553 22476 19555 2921 1775 1775 2237 2237 10582 9207 1375 51141 50117 1024 25990 25647 343 3403 2275 1128 FOODSTOCK & FOOD PANTRY 904666 904666 THRIFT STORE DONATIONS 218331 218331 TRUCK FUEL & REPAIRS/MA 13719 13719 MISCELLANEOUS 10647 10585 62 4169 4169 1672203 1623009 49194 0 379203 400258 248617 992 696788 325446 368775 371342 747978 1021209 5109 15753 5109 15753 X 742869 1005456 742869 1005456 747978 1021209 -4327 266914 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 206398 204260 190748 188382 1645586 2435374 206398 204260 190748 188382 1645586 2435374 2435374 2435374 1460695 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 567098 231060 336038 78690 77519 1171 51000 16867 34133 371342 X 1667876 0 1667876 0 1667876 1672203 0 1672203 0 1672203 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WHERE A LIABILITY WAS RECORDED. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, PERIODS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND THEREAFTER ARE SUBJECT TO U.S. INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES. 1 HOPE UNEXPECTED PO BOX 60 BYRON CENTER MI 49315 320410678 501(C)(3) 12000 0 BOOK TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FOOD BANKS FINANCIAL HARDSHIP GRANTS 745 82810 BOOK PART I, LINE 2: THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT IS MAINTAINED BY THE COMPASSIONATE CARE DIRECTOR. GRANTS OF $400 OR LESS ARE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS OF VARIOUS FORMS. THE INDIVIDUAL MUST BE UNABLE TO PAY THE BILL IN FULL ON THEIR OWN. ASSISTANCE IS GIVEN ON A ONE TIME BASIS. DEBTS OR BILLS ARE CONFIRMED DIRECTLY WITH THE THIRD-PARTY AND THE CHECKS ARE MADE PAYABLE TO THE THIRD-PARTY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY AUTHORIZE AMOUNTS ABOVE $400. NO INDIVIDUAL RECEIVES $5,000 OR MORE. X 663789 FMV OF SALES X 424841 819943 FEEDING AMERICA VALUE 0 0 0 SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DONATED FOOD FOR THE FOOD PANTRY AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE COUNTED IN POUNDS. DURING THE YEAR, 424,841 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE CONTRIBUTED. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D: IN 2024, THE MINISTRY PROVIDED A VARIETY OF EXCESS CONTRIBUTED ITEMS TO 30 OTHER MINISTRIES INCLUDING: BRAVO CHURCH, LISA'S HOUSE, WORLD MISSION AND 27 OTHER MINISTRIES. THE VALUE OF THESE DONATIONS IS VALUED AT $219,728. IN ADDITION OUR COMPASSIONATE CARE MINISTRY RECEIVED 154 CHILDREN'S SCHOOL BACKPACKS FILLED WITH NECESSARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND 66 FAMILIES RECEIVED VOUCHERS WHICH WERE USED IN THE THRIFT STORE FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D: THE MINISTRY ALSO PROVIDED SUPERVISION FOR 19 COMMUNITY SERVICE AND 7 RE-EMPLOYABILITY (PERSONS ON WORKMANS COMP) WHO PROVIDED 2,079 HOURS OF SERVICE IN 2024. 208 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 18,720 HOURS OF SERVICE IN 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE COMPLETED 990 TAX RETURN IS PRESENTED AT A BOARD MEETING. ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT MAY REVIEW THE RETURN AND RAISE QUESTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BUSINESS IS NOT TYPICALLY CONDUCTED WITH BUSINESSES OF DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS FOR PAY OR COMPENSATION. DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED. IF ANY PURCHASE IS MADE WITH A BUSINESS IN WHICH A DIRECOTR HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST, IT MUST BE MADE KNOWN AND COMPETITIVE BIDS ARE REQUIRED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 ALL EMPLOYEES RECEIVE AN ANNUAL REVIEW CONDUCTED BY A TEAM MADE UP OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. ALL MEMBERS OF THE TEAM ARE INDEPENDENT AND UNRELATED TO THE EMPLOYEE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSISTS ON ALL REVIEWS EXCEPT HER OWN. RAISES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE TEAM AND APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE CONTAINED IN THE BOARD MINUTES AND ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO MAKES A REQUEST TO REVIEW THEM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: BUSINESS IS TYPICALLY NOT CONDUCTED WITH BUSINESSES OF DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS FOR PAY OR COMPENSATION. DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED. IF ANY PURCHASE IS MADE WITH A BUSINESS IN WHICH A DIRECTOR HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST, IT MUST BE MADE KNOWN AND COMPETITIVE BIDS ARE REQUIRED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: ALL EMPLOYEES RECEIVE AN ANNUAL REVIEW CONDUCTED BY A TEAM MADE UP OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. ALL MEMBERS OF THE TEAM ARE INDEPENDENT AND UNRELATED TO THE EMPLOYEE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSISTS WITH ALL REVIEWS EXCEPT HER OWN. RAISES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE TEAM AND APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGES IN THE PROCEDURES OR INDEPENDENCE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES IN THE PROCEDURES FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: THE COMPLETED 990 TAX RETURN IS PRESENTED AT A BOARD MEETING. ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT MAY REVIEW THE RETURN AND RAISE QUESTIONS.