Possibilities Africa
- Assets
- $531.6k
- Revenue
- $599.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Elkhorn, NE
- Founding
- 10/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 20-0703831
Organization Overview
Possibilities Africa is located in Elkhorn, NE. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Possibilities Africa is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Possibilities Africa generated $599.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $407.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
POSSIBILITIES AFRICA IS A CHRIST-CENTERED MINISTRY CHAMPIONING HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION THROUGHOUT RURAL COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA. POSSIBILITIES AFRICA PROVIDES HOPE AND EMPOWERMENT TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHURCH LEADERSHIP - TRAIN AND EQUIP CHURCH LEADERS AND YOUTH DIRECTORS SERVING IN LOCAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH SEMINARS, TEACHING MATERIALS, AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS. PA CONTINUES TO WORK THROUGHOUT COMMUNITIES IN ETHIOPIA, KENYA, MALAWI, RWANDA AND TANZANIA.
ECONOMIC PROGRAMS - DEVELOP DAIRY FARMING, POULTRY FARMING, SOLAR LIGHTING, COMMUNITY INITIATED FINANCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC PROJECTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT AFRICA TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND TRAIN UNEMPLOYED ADULTS AND TEENS IN BUSINESS.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS - SPONSOR CHRISTIAN YOUTH EVENTS IN AFRICA TO ENCOURAGE AND TEACH LOCAL CHILDREN TO TRUST AND GROW IN JESUS. ACTIVITIES ARE CENTERED AROUND SUPPORTING THE PASTOR LEADERS TO MENTOR AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO LOCAL CHILDREN. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN UNDER MENTORSHIP AND EDUCATION CONTINUE TO INCREASE EACH YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Doug Reed Mananging Director / Presi | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $84,767 |
Jerry Safranek Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Jacobson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Merrell Mcilwain Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Watson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Martin Simiyu Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $597,804 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $53,403 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $597,804 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $987 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $189 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $598,980 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $270,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,767 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,485 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,142 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,701 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,317 |
| Information technology | $2,389 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,019 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,169 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $406,959 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $324,388 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $44,164 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $531,552 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $531,552 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $531,552 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Possibilities Africa has recieved totaling $41,396.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $16,350 |
Christian Community Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $46 |
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