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EIN 38-2693388

Tent Schools International

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Grand Rapids
State
Michigan
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
Description
Tent Schools International has worked in in 48 countries, impacting more than 175,000 students annually with the vision of Christ-centered education for all children.
Related structure
Tent Schools International is a subordinate organization under Comprenew.
Also known as...
Worldwide Christian Schools
Total revenues
$279,835
2023
Total expenses
$226,573
2023
Total assets
$326,891
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Tent Schools International

We advocate for displaced children and their families through access to education and other welcoming initiatives, regardless of religion, ethnicity or nationality. We prioritize school projects that can offer children tools to heal from the trauma of displacement of life in refugee camps. In 2022-23, we partnered with organizations in 3 countries to provide schools and educational resources for refugee children.

Who funds Tent Schools International

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cornucopia Family FoundationChristian Ministry$12,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$11,500
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$6,900
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Tent Schools International

NameTitleCompensation
Scott VanderkooyPresident$0
Keija VanderslikBoard Member$0
Landon MendesChairman$0
Berniz ConstanzaChairman / Board Member$0
Trent WierengaTreasurer / Board Member$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Tent Schools International

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$279,792
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$43
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$279,835

Form 990s for Tent Schools International

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-13990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062020-09-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Mission PossibleFindlay, OH$978,229
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Haitian Christian MissionBoca Raton, FL$1,073,558
Apprenticeship to Jesus International Turkey Network / QuellenAustin, TX$1,355,165
Good Shepherd MinistriesClanton, AL$465,025
TEAMS for Medical MissionsMacungie, PA$597,316
The Paul Carlson PartnershipChicago, IL$1,381,078
Answering the Call / Fuller John David PresRoanoke, VA$1,077,163
Connect MinistriesEdmonds, WA$191,046
Global Seed PlantersSandstone, MN$378,056
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Cornucopia Family Foundation
July 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Modglin Family Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
629 Ionia Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
tentschoolsint.org/ 
Phone
(616) 531-9102
Facebook page
TentSchoolsInt 
Twitter profile
@tentschoolsint 
IRS details
EIN
38-2693388
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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