KAYONGOS HOPE
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Plain text KAYONGOS HOPE. Strategy Studio, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2015–2024. https://strategystudio.org/org/264164100. Retrieved 2026-10-19.
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2024 · Form 990EZ · revenue $127K · expenses $110K · assets $116K
- EIN
- 26-4164100
- Address
- PO BOX 888700, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49588-8700
- Website
- WWW.K-HOPE.ORG
- NTEE code
- Q33
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2013
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH KAYONGO'S HOPE IS ORGANIZED IS TO ESTABLISH A MISSION-BASED CHARITY IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND ORPHANS WHO ARE DEEPLY ENTRENCHED IN A CONTINUOUS CYCLE OF POVERTY IN KAMPALA, UGANDA. THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO BUILD AND OPERATE A CHRIST-CENTERED SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE, RISING STAR JUNIOR SCHOOL, FOR THESE POVERTY STRICKEN CHILDREN AND ORPHANS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kaminski | DIRECTOR | 2017-2024 | $14,760 | $48,254 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
12 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Dunn | PRESIDENT/TR | 2015-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bruce Hertel (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2022 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stefani Dunn (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Farrah Schumacher (former) | SECRETARY | 2016-2018 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James Henderson (former) | PRESIDENT | 2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Terry Smit (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jack Whitcomb-Resigned 103115 (former) | SECRETARY/TRESAURER | 2015 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Barnes Redding (former) | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 10/14/15) | 2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Raymond Brown (former) | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 9/1/15) | 2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Melissa Brunan (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Dunn (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bobbi Jo Norris (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 2 people listed · 1 paid, $15K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN KAMINSKI | DIRECTOR | 20 | $14,760 | - | - | $14,760 | 1 |
| JOEL DUNN | PRESIDENT/TR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 2 people listed · 1 paid, $15K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN KAMINSKI | DIRECTOR | 20 | $14,760 | - | - | $14,760 | 1 |
| JOEL DUNN | PRESIDENT/TR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 3 people listed · 1 paid, $15K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN KAMINSKI | DIRECTOR | 20 | $14,760 | - | - | $14,760 | 1 |
| JOEL DUNN | PRESIDENT/TR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRUCE HERTEL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · 1 paid, $4K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN KAMINSKI | DIRECTOR | 20 | $3,974 | - | - | $3,974 | 1 |
| JOEL DUNN | PRESIDENT/TR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRUCE HERTEL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL DUNN | PRESIDENT/TR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN KAMINSKI | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRUCE HERTEL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL DUNN | PRESIDENT/TR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEFANI DUNN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRUCE HERTEL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL DUNN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FARRAH SCHUMACHER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL DUNN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FARRAH SCHUMACHER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN KAMINSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL DUNN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FARRAH SCHUMACHER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 9 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HENDERSON | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERRY SMIT | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK WHITCOMB-RESIGNED 103115 | SECRETARY/TRESAURER | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY BARNES REDDING | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 10/14/15) | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAYMOND BROWN | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 9/1/15) | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA BRUNAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID DUNN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL DUNN | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY/TRESAURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BOBBI JO NORRIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $127,360 | $109,681 | $116,190 | $116,190 | $127,352 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $121,312 | $125,920 | $98,511 | $98,511 | $121,304 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $137,824 | $121,431 | $103,119 | $102,518 | $137,818 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $133,763 | $111,455 | $86,525 | $86,126 | $133,755 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $159,641 | $129,943 | $63,818 | $63,818 | $158,236 | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $139,503 | $129,406 | $34,120 | $34,120 | $139,022 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $143,723 | $134,265 | $24,023 | $24,023 | $143,722 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $124,108 | $130,907 | $14,565 | $14,565 | $124,108 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $120,359 | $130,136 | $21,364 | $21,364 | $120,359 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $250,381 | $233,223 | $31,141 | $31,141 | $250,381 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 6 |
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $615 in all, tax years 2020 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “KAYONGOS HOPE” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $615 | 2023 | $123 | show |
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| MERCY MISSION HOPE | MI | Q33 | $138,045 | $67,422 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| KIHAVO MINISTRIES | MI | Q33 | $102,526 | $186,714 | DIRECTOR | $26,400 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| NORTH SOUND FOUNDATION | MI | Q33 | $143,203 | $151,719 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FIGI JEZI | MI | Q33 | $136,442 | $151,370 | President and Haiti Director | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AMBEDKAR ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA | MI | Q33 | $127,114 | $103,232 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BAKHITA CHARITIES FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA INC | MI | Q33 | $136,046 | $107,863 | EXEC DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BETHESDA CARE INTERNATIONAL | MI | Q33 | $110,495 | $95,792 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| EDO HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN | MI | Q33 | $152,976 | $160,017 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FUTRUSS INTERNATIONAL | MI | Q33 | $147,210 | $157,701 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HUMAN DIGNITY FOUNDATION | MI | Q33 | $154,052 | $139,787 | PRES/TREASUR | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| REFUGE OF HOPE PERU | TX | Q33 | $145,115 | $147,855 | Executive Dir. | $30,330 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE CENTER UGANDA | NE | Q33 | $133,738 | $142,967 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| WORLDHOPE US INC | IL | Q33 | $140,193 | $102,921 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| NEW HOPE CENTRE INC | OH | Q33 | $132,831 | $151,211 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE 2 OTHERS INTERNATIONAL | CO | Q33 | $120,660 | $41,551 | Executive Director | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| CLOTHED IN HOPE | NC | Q33 | $110,631 | $118,467 | PRESIDENT | $48,892 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| REAL HOPE MINISTRIES INC | OR | Q33 | $157,690 | $152,818 | Board Member | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| PHOENIX HOPE INTERNATIONAL | CA | Q33 | $106,921 | $64,243 | Legal Counsel | $1,000 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| TI KAY INC | WA | Q33 | $115,821 | $134,662 | President and Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990EZ · $109,681 spent · pay $16,022 · grants $68,460 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $68,460 | 62.4% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $17,244 | 15.7% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $16,022 | 14.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $7,591 | 6.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $364 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $109,681 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $125,920 spent · pay $16,079 · grants $84,923 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $84,923 | 67.4% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $17,111 | 13.6% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $16,079 | 12.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $7,453 | 5.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $354 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $125,920 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $121,431 spent · pay $16,274 · grants $76,983 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $76,983 | 63.4% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $21,008 | 17.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $16,274 | 13.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $6,834 | 5.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $332 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $121,431 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $111,455 spent · pay $7,240 · grants $89,117 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $89,117 | 80.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $9,237 | 8.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $7,240 | 6.5% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,539 | 5.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $322 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $111,455 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $129,943 spent · pay $0 · grants $113,436 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $113,436 | 87.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $11,563 | 8.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,690 | 3.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $254 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $129,943 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $129,406 spent · pay $0 · grants $115,250 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $115,250 | 89.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $10,247 | 7.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,675 | 2.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $234 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $129,406 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $134,265 spent · pay $0 · grants $115,400 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $115,400 | 85.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $14,500 | 10.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,151 | 3.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $214 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $134,265 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $130,907 spent · pay $0 · grants $112,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $112,000 | 85.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $14,672 | 11.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,623 | 2.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $612 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $130,907 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $130,136 spent · pay $0 · grants $113,100 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $113,100 | 86.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $8,946 | 6.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $7,918 | 6.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $172 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $130,136 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $233,223 spent · pay $0 · grants $219,713 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants outside the US | $219,713 | $219,713 | - | - | 94.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DONOR WEBSITE SERVICE F | $4,095 | $4,095 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Travel | $3,831 | $1,277 | $1,277 | $1,277 | 1.6% | |
| Office expenses | $3,641 | $3,641 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,127 | - | $1,127 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | WIRE FEES | $632 | $632 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $164 | - | $164 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | BUSINESS LICENSES FEES | $20 | - | $20 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $233,223 | 100% |