Amani For Africa Usa Foundation is located in Billings, MT. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amani For Africa USA Foundation 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 12/2023, Amani For Africa USA Foundation generated $57.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $158.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FUND CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS AND DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
DURING 2022, AMANI FOR AFRICA USA FOUNDATION (AMANI) PURSUED IT'S MISSION BY OBTAINING DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND CHURCHES AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND PROMOTE EDUCATION AND HEALTH IN CENTRAL TANZANIA.AGRICULTURE: THESE PROGRAM GRANTS TO AMANI CARE SUPPORT THE AMANI CENTER IN MAKANG'WA, TANZANIA. THE CENTER PROVIDES WORK EXPERIENCES AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN CULTIVATING AND PROCESSING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS (PRIMARILY GRAPES AND MAIZE), RAISING AND MARKETING LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS (SUCH AS COWS, CHICKENS, PIGS, AND DAIRY PRODUCTS), AND CONSTRUCTING / REPAIRING EQUIPMENT AND BUILDINGS USING PROPER MATERIALS AND METHODS. (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES WORK PROJECTS IN TIMES OF FAMINE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCOME AND FOOD FOR NEARBY VILLAGE RESIDENTS. LOCAL PEOPLE MANAGE AND OPERATE THE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE AMANI CARE'S AIM TO DEVELOP THE LOCAL ECONOMY WITH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE FAMILIES THE INCOME TO AFFORD EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN.THE 2022 PROGRAM EXPENDITURES DETAILED IN PART III WERE DISTRIBUTED AS GRANTS TO AMANI DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (ALSO KNOWN AS "AMANI CARE"), A "COMMUNITY RELATED AND CHRIST CENTERED" NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION REGISTERED WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA AND OPERATED FROM THE AMANI CENTER. THE AMANI CENTER IS LOCATED ON 530 ACRES OF LAND ORIGINALLY DONATED BY THE VILLAGE OF MAKANG'WA, TANZANIA.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: SUPPORT FOR OTHER PROGRAMS OPERATED BY AMANI CARE INCLUDE GRANTS FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING PRE-SCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS OPERATED BY AMANI CARE. ADDITIONAL GRANTS SUPPORT COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR DESERVING STUDENTS AND SPECIALIZED VOCATIONAL TRAINING. OVER 300 STUDENTS FROM LOCAL VILLAGES ARE INVOLVED. EVANGELISM: OTHER GRANTS SUPPORT CHRISTIAN OUTREACH THROUGH EVANGELISM AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIBLES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL TANZANIA.
VIMECHIA CHILDREN'S HOME: THESE PROGRAM GRANTS TO AMANI CARE SUPPORT A HOME NEAR THE CITY OF DODOMA, TANZANIA, FOR ORPHANED CHILDREN OPERATED BY AN INDEPENDENT TANZANIAN NGO VIMECHIA ("VIABLE MEANS FOR CHILD AID"). THE GRANTS PROVIDE MEALS, CLEAN WATER, CARE, AND SUPERVISION FOR OVER 300 CHILDREN.
WATER PROJECTS: THESE PROGRAM GRANTS TO AMANI CARE SUPPORT DRILLING AND MAINTAINING WATER WELLS THAT PROVIDE CLEAN, HEALTHY WATER FOR OVER 40,000 PEOPLE IN NEARBY VILLAGES AND SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Thomas President/ Director | 4 | $0 | |
Shelly Nauman Vice President/ Director | 2 | $0 | |
Jim Shaffer Secretary/ Director | 4 | $0 | |
Abram Mac Stevens Treasurer/ Director | 4 | $0 | |
Rich Robbins Director | 2 | $0 | |
Gretchen Knapp Director | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $54,344 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $3,192 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $57,536 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $4,740 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $222 |
Other expenses | $1,477 |
Total expenses | $158,790 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $167,989 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $167,989 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $167,989 |