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  • Pipersville, PA
  • Tax-exempt since March 2014
  • EIN: 27-4036536

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Relief (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$19.2k (2024)

Expenses
$29.3k (2024)

Total Assets
$448k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$546 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$19,156
Expenses
$29,338
Net Income
-$10,182
Net Assets
$447,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $13,337
69.6%
Interest Revenue $5,819
30.4%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $29,788
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $448,405
Total Liabilities $546
Net Assets $447,859
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Margaret Krist (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$85,395
Expenses
$42,823
Net Income
$42,572
Net Assets
$458,041
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $85,389
100.0%
Interest Revenue $6
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $42,823
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $458,204
Total Liabilities $163
Net Assets $458,041
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Margaret Krist (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$193,125
Expenses
$49,125
Net Income
$144,000
Net Assets
$415,469
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $193,116
100.0%
Interest Revenue $9
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $49,125
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $418,191
Total Liabilities $2,722
Net Assets $415,469
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Margaret Krist (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,656
Expenses
$46,080
Net Income
-$39,424
Net Assets
$271,469
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $6,650
99.9%
Interest Revenue $6
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $46,080
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $271,926
Total Liabilities $457
Net Assets $271,469
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Margaret Krist (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$109,748
Expenses
$35,636
Net Income
$74,112
Net Assets
$310,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $109,720
100.0%
Interest Revenue $28
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $35,637
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $311,040
Total Liabilities $147
Net Assets $310,893
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Margaret Krist (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$24,962
Expenses
$24,630
Net Income
$332
Net Assets
$236,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $24,943
99.9%
Interest Revenue $19
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $24,599
99.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,690
Total Liabilities $909
Net Assets $236,781
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Margaret Krist (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$18,663
Expenses
$39,248
Net Income
-$20,585
Net Assets
$236,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $18,600
99.7%
Interest Revenue $63
0.3%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $57,277
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $240,594
Total Liabilities $4,145
Net Assets $236,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Margaret Krist (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 21, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,794
Expenses
$49,099
Net Income
-$43,305
Net Assets
$257,034
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,700
98.4%
Interest Revenue $94
1.6%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $49,097
100.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $261,086
Total Liabilities $4,052
Net Assets $257,034
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Margaret Krist (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$78,132
Expenses
$28,307
Net Income
$49,825
Net Assets
$300,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $78,038
99.9%
Interest Revenue $94
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,307
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $301,420
Total Liabilities $1,081
Net Assets $300,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Margaret Krist (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 12, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$97,941
Expenses
$88,317
Net Income
$9,624
Net Assets
$250,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,800
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $141
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,514
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $250,514
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cindy Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$68,584
Expenses
$89,146
Net Income
-$20,562
Net Assets
$240,890
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,475
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $109
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $240,890
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $240,890
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cindy Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Robert A Beck (Marketing & Promotional Di) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 17, 2015

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$77,352
Expenses
$11,818
Net Income
$65,534
Net Assets
$261,452
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,196
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $156
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $261,452
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $261,452
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cindy Ruenes (President) $0 $0
Robert C Krist (Vice President) $0 $0
Robert A Beck (Marketing & Promotional Di) $0 $0
Albert Ruenes Jr (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 14, 2014

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$77,530
Expenses
$25,173
Net Income
$52,357
Net Assets
$195,918
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,530
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,918
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $195,918

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$149,650
Expenses
$6,089
Net Income
$143,561
Net Assets
$143,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,343
95.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,307
4.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,561
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $143,561

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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