INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2019
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- Organization
- INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INC (EIN 20-1548785)
- Tax period
- 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31
- Filed
- 2020-04-17
- IRS object ID
- 202031089349200803
- Schema version
- 2019v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2020-04-17T11:16:29-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2019-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 351344820 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DULIN WARD & DEWALD INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 9921 DUPONT CIRCLE DR W 300 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | FORT WAYNE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | IN | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 468251610 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2019-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 201548785 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | INTE | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 2604826100 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 429 E DUPONT ROAD 151 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | FORT WAYNE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | IN | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 46825 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | DAVID SCHNEIDER | PersonNm |
| Person Title | TREASURER | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 2604826100 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2020-04-08 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | CARRIE B MINNICH CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00449902 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2604232414 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2020-04-17 | PreparationDt |
Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation
IP Address IPAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| I Pv4 Address | 50.232.104.229 | IPv4AddressTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 2020-04-17 | IPDt |
| IP Tm | 11:16:29 | IPTm |
| IP Timezone | CD | IPTimezoneCd |
| Filing License Type | P | FilingLicenseTypeCd |
| At Submission Creation Device Id | 8C8EAA323C6FB7A55B60ABE385C15DC04A35629F | AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId |
| At Submission Filing Device Id | 8C8EAA323C6FB7A55B60ABE385C15DC04A35629F | AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2019 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2020-09-23 17:36:50Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Other | MODIFIED CASH | MethodOfAccountingOtherDesc |
| Website Address | IHOUSE.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $105,840 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $104,624 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Investment Income | $998 | InvestmentIncomeAmt |
| Other Revenue Total | $218 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
| Total Revenue | $105,840 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $65,818 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $3,250 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $36,805 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $18,316 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $124,189 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$18,349 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $38,319 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $19,970 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $33,627 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $14,406 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,747 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,747 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $39,374 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $20,153 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,055 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $183 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $38,319 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $19,970 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | INTERNATIONAL HOUSE IS A NONPROFIT, NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SHARING THE LOVE AND LIGHT OF JESUS CHRIST WITH REFUGEES AND OTHER INTERNATIONALS LIVING IN THE FORT WAYNE AREA. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (4 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 100 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS 45 VOLUNTEERS CHILDCARE WHILE PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OFFERS CHILDCARE FOR THEIR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. AN EDUCATIONAL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS BEING DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED TO MAKE THE TIME SPENT AT THE IHOUSE FACILITIES ENJOYABLE AND BENEFICIAL TO CHILDREN. SUMMER CAMP DURING THE SUMMER WE OFFER A UNIQUE SUMMER CAMP TO CHILDREN OF REFUGEES AND INTERNATIONALS. WE PROVIDE SNACKS, CRAFTS, SPORTS, GAMES, SWIMMING, AND STORY TIME. INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHILE THEY BEGIN TO BUILD LONG LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH VOLUNTEERS AND MENTORS. HOMEWORK HELP ONE EVENING A WEEK, CHILDREN OF REFUGEES FROM BURMA, SPECIFICALLY THE ZO PEOPLE GROUP, GET ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK OR CORE CONCEPTS. COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ADULTS SPEND TIME MENTORING AND TEACHING CHILDREN TO PROMOTE A LOVE OF LEARNING AS WELL AS MASTERING SKILLS NEEDED FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. | $35,312 |
| WOMEN'S PROGRAMS 50 WOMEN PARTICIPATE 25 VOLUNTEERS WOMEN'S CLUB INTERNATIONAL LADIES MEET WEEKLY TO LEARN ENGLISH, PARTICIPATE IN HEALTH INSTRUCTION, OR LEARN TO SEW, KNIT, AND CROCHET. CHILDCARE AND TRANSPORTATION ARE PROVIDED FOR LADIES IN NEED, WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR SO MANY OF THE LADIES. WOMEN'S CLUB OFTEN OFFERS THE ONLY CHANCE WEEKLY FOR THE LADIES TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES AND HAVE HELP WITH THEIR CHILDREN. FELLOWSHIP IS ENJOYED AT TEA TIME WHERE THE LADIES ARE TREATED TO A RELAXING TIME OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES SERVED AND DISPLAYED WITH CARE AND INTENTION. THE WOMEN'S CLUB HOST MAKES THE DELIBERATE CHOICE TO USE ELEGANT GLASS TABLE WARE AND UTENSILS INSTEAD OF CONSUMABLE PLASTIC AND PAPER PRODUCTS. EVERYTHING WE DO AT WOMEN'S CLUB REPRESENTS OUR DESIRE TO EXHIBIT HOSPITALITY, LOVE, AND HOPE TO THE WOMEN WHO ENTER. VOLUNTEERS BUILD GENUINE LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH WOMEN WHILE THEY PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES. WOMEN'S CLUB OFFERS A VENUE FOR LADIES TO ENJOY TIME AWAY FROM THEIR DAILY OBLIGATIONS IN A SAFE AND HAPPY ATMOSPHERE. FAMILY ADVOCACY AND TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE MANY OF OUR CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM HAVING AN AMERICAN "FRIEND" SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEERS ATTEND CONFERENCES AS SCHOOL, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SOCIAL SERVICES APPOINTMENTS, AND ASSIST IN SHOPPING AND NAVIGATING THE COMMUNITY. | $34,151 |
| ESL 100 STUDENTS REGISTERED 25 VOLUNTEERS IN-HOME TUTORING IN-HOME TUTORS ARE CONNECTED WITH AN INTERNATIONAL BY OUR IN-HOME TUTOR COORDINATOR WHO IS TESOL CERTIFIED (TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES)CERTIFIED AND HAS WORKED WITH INTERNATIONALS IN THE USA FOR FOUR YEARS AND OVERSEAS FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS. IN-HOME TUTORS TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN INTERNATIONAL. STUDENTS HAVE DIFFERENT GOALS FOR WANTING TO LEARN ENGLISH. OUR GOAL IS TO MEET EACH STUDENT WHERE THEY ARE AND ADVANCE THEM TO THE LEVEL THEY STRIVE FOR. IN-HOME TUTORS WORK ONE-ON-ONE IN LIEU OF A GROUP SETTING. IN ADDITION, IN-HOME-TUTORS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO BE IMMERSED IN ANOTHER CULTURE, AND ARE USUALLY OFFERED DELICIOUS ETHNIC FOOD BY THEIR STUDENTS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES ENGLISH CLASSES MEET AT OUR FACILITIES AS WELL AS SATELLITE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. MANY OF OUR CLASSES PROVIDE CHILDCARE. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE CLASSES. TEXTBOOKS ARE FREE TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM. DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TEACH ENGLISH TO ALL LEVELS. IHOUSE TRAINS WILLING VOLUNTEERS TO FACILITATE ENGLISH LESSONS FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEVELS. | $31,498 |
| CITIZENSHIP CLASS 40 PEOPLE ATTENDED 5 VOLUNTEERS QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND MENTORS WALK INTERNATIONALS THROUGH THE LENGTHY PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR CITIZENSHIP. THIS CLASS MEETS WEEKLY AT THE IHOUSE FACILITIES TO REVIEW MATERIALS AND PREPARE APPLICATIONS AND EVIDENCE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP THE INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATE THIS PROCESS. FACILITATORS ALSO MEET ONE ON ONE IN HOMES FOR ADDITIONAL PREPARATIONS. | $17,355 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $118,316 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (6 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| BRENDA NEUENSCHWANDER | ||
| CHAIR | 1.00 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHNEIDER | ||
| TREASURER | 1.00 | $0 |
| BAILEY BADA | ||
| SECRETARY | 1.00 | $0 |
| ANN HEIGN | ||
| EXECUTIVE DI | 40.00 | $44,187 |
| WILLIAM ZAMATIS | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| STANLEY CHURCH | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | IN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | DAVID SCHNEIDER | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 429 E DUPONT RD 151 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | FORT WAYNE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | IN | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 46825 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 2604826100 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $124,749 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $93,708 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $137,252 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $103,167 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $104,624 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $563,500 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $124,749 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $93,708 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $137,252 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $103,167 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $104,624 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $563,500 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $189,016 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $374,484 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year | $998 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $998 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $470 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $218 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $688 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $565,186 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $1,956 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.66260 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.65050 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II, LINE 10 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 688 | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 | MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 218 TOTAL 218 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 2,332 OFFICE 3,455 TRAVEL 6,714 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 2,924 TRAINING 1,838 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 495 OTHER EXPENSES 558 TOTAL 18,316 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | FURNITURE 1,277 1,277 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 0 0 VEHICLES 4,470 4,470 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 0 0 TOTAL 5,747 5,747 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 1,055 183 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | INTERNATIONAL HOUSE IS A NONPROFIT, NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SHARING THE LOVE AND LIGHT OF JESUS CHRIST WITH REFUGEES AND OTHER INTERNATIONALS LIVING IN THE FORT WAYNE AREA. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 100 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS 45 VOLUNTEERS CHILDCARE WHILE PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OFFERS CHILDCARE FOR THEIR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. AN EDUCATIONAL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS BEING DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED TO MAKE THE TIME SPENT AT THE IHOUSE FACILITIES ENJOYABLE AND BENEFICIAL TO CHILDREN. SUMMER CAMP DURING THE SUMMER WE OFFER A UNIQUE SUMMER CAMP TO CHILDREN OF REFUGEES AND INTERNATIONALS. WE PROVIDE SNACKS, CRAFTS, SPORTS, GAMES, SWIMMING, AND STORY TIME. INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHILE THEY BEGIN TO BUILD LONG LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH VOLUNTEERS AND MENTORS. HOMEWORK HELP ONE EVENING A WEEK, CHILDREN OF REFUGEES FROM BURMA, SPECIFICALLY THE ZO PEOPLE GROUP, GET ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK OR CORE CONCEPTS. COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ADULTS SPEND TIME MENTORING AND TEACHING CHILDREN TO PROMOTE A LOVE OF LEARNING AS WELL AS MASTERING SKILLS NEEDED FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 | WOMEN'S PROGRAMS 50 WOMEN PARTICIPATE 25 VOLUNTEERS WOMEN'S CLUB INTERNATIONAL LADIES MEET WEEKLY TO LEARN ENGLISH, PARTICIPATE IN HEALTH INSTRUCTION, OR LEARN TO SEW, KNIT, AND CROCHET. CHILDCARE AND TRANSPORTATION ARE PROVIDED FOR LADIES IN NEED, WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR SO MANY OF THE LADIES. WOMEN'S CLUB OFTEN OFFERS THE ONLY CHANCE WEEKLY FOR THE LADIES TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES AND HAVE HELP WITH THEIR CHILDREN. FELLOWSHIP IS ENJOYED AT TEA TIME WHERE THE LADIES ARE TREATED TO A RELAXING TIME OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES SERVED AND DISPLAYED WITH CARE AND INTENTION. THE WOMEN'S CLUB HOST MAKES THE DELIBERATE CHOICE TO USE ELEGANT GLASS TABLE WARE AND UTENSILS INSTEAD OF CONSUMABLE PLASTIC AND PAPER PRODUCTS. EVERYTHING WE DO AT WOMEN'S CLUB REPRESENTS OUR DESIRE TO EXHIBIT HOSPITALITY, LOVE, AND HOPE TO THE WOMEN WHO ENTER. VOLUNTEERS BUILD GENUINE LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH WOMEN WHILE THEY PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES. WOMEN'S CLUB OFFERS A VENUE FOR LADIES TO ENJOY TIME AWAY FROM THEIR DAILY OBLIGATIONS IN A SAFE AND HAPPY ATMOSPHERE. FAMILY ADVOCACY AND TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE MANY OF OUR CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM HAVING AN AMERICAN "FRIEND" SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEERS ATTEND CONFERENCES AS SCHOOL, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SOCIAL SERVICES APPOINTMENTS, AND ASSIST IN SHOPPING AND NAVIGATING THE COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 | ESL 100 STUDENTS REGISTERED 25 VOLUNTEERS IN-HOME TUTORING IN-HOME TUTORS ARE CONNECTED WITH AN INTERNATIONAL BY OUR IN-HOME TUTOR COORDINATOR WHO IS TESOL CERTIFIED (TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES)CERTIFIED AND HAS WORKED WITH INTERNATIONALS IN THE USA FOR FOUR YEARS AND OVERSEAS FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS. IN-HOME TUTORS TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN INTERNATIONAL. STUDENTS HAVE DIFFERENT GOALS FOR WANTING TO LEARN ENGLISH. OUR GOAL IS TO MEET EACH STUDENT WHERE THEY ARE AND ADVANCE THEM TO THE LEVEL THEY STRIVE FOR. IN-HOME TUTORS WORK ONE-ON-ONE IN LIEU OF A GROUP SETTING. IN ADDITION, IN-HOME-TUTORS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO BE IMMERSED IN ANOTHER CULTURE, AND ARE USUALLY OFFERED DELICIOUS ETHNIC FOOD BY THEIR STUDENTS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES ENGLISH CLASSES MEET AT OUR FACILITIES AS WELL AS SATELLITE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. MANY OF OUR CLASSES PROVIDE CHILDCARE. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE CLASSES. TEXTBOOKS ARE FREE TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM. DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TEACH ENGLISH TO ALL LEVELS. IHOUSE TRAINS WILLING VOLUNTEERS TO FACILITATE ENGLISH LESSONS FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEVELS. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 | CITIZENSHIP CLASS 40 PEOPLE ATTENDED 5 VOLUNTEERS QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND MENTORS WALK INTERNATIONALS THROUGH THE LENGTHY PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR CITIZENSHIP. THIS CLASS MEETS WEEKLY AT THE IHOUSE FACILITIES TO REVIEW MATERIALS AND PREPARE APPLICATIONS AND EVIDENCE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP THE INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATE THIS PROCESS. FACILITATORS ALSO MEET ONE ON ONE IN HOMES FOR ADDITIONAL PREPARATIONS. |