Uweza Aid Foundation
- Assets
- $124.0k
- Revenue
- $225.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 08/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-2098595
Organization Overview
Uweza Aid Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2008. 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. Uweza Aid 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, Uweza Aid Foundation generated $225.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $214.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UWEZA AID FOUNDATION EMPOWERS KENYAN CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO PURSUE A PATH TO A BETTER FUTURE THROUGH THE DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOCCER PROGRAM/UWEZA SOCCER ACADEMY: SOCCER IS VERY POPULAR AMONG YOUTH IN KIBERA AND OUR LARGEST AND MOST WELL-KNOWN PROGRAM IN KENYA,MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO REACH VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN WAYS THAT MIGHT NOT HAVE OTHERWISE BEENPOSSIBLE. WE USE SOCCER AS A VEHICLE TO PROMOTE LIFE SKILLS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION. 150 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN OUR AGE-SPECIFIC TEAMS FOR BOTH BOYS/MEN AND GIRLS/WOMEN. THE UWEZA SOCCER ACADEMY IS PIONEERING GIRLS AND WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS IN KIBERA AND KENYA.
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM:EDUCATION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO KIBERA FAMILIES, WHO RECOGNIZE ITS POTENTIAL TO LIFT STUDENTS OUT OF POVERTY. ALTHOUGH BOTH PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOL HAVE BEEN DECLARED FREE BY THE KENYAN GOVERNMENT,THERE ARE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH ATTENDING SCHOOL THAT MANY FAMILIES CAN'T AFFORD. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED 40 SCHOLARSHIPS TO PRIMARY STUDENTS ATTENDING LOCAL SCHOOLS; SECONDARY STUDENTS MOST OF WHOM ATTENDBOARDING SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF KIBERA; AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS WHO ATTEND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS ANDCOLLEGES AROUND THE COUNTRY. SCHOLARSHIPS COVER THE COSTS OF SCHOOL FEES, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SCHOOLSUPPLIES, MENTORSHIP AND GUIDANCE, AND LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS.
ART PROGRAM/UWEZA ART GALLERY:THE UWEZA ART GALLERY OPENED IN 2013 TO PROVIDE YOUNG, UP-AND-COMING ARTISTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TOEXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY AND EARN AN INCOME FROM THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS. THE GALLERY PROVIDES ARTISTS WITH FREE MATERIALS AND MARKETING SUPPORT. 60% OF ALL ART SALES GOES TO THE ARTIST. 40% OF SALES GOES BACK INTO THE GALLERY TO PAY RENT AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES. THE GALLERY STRIVES TO BE SUSTAINABLY RUN THROUGH THE SALES OF ARTWORK. SEVERAL OF THE ARTISTS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PAY THE ENTIRETY OF THEIR PRIMARY, HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION THROUGH THE SALES OF THEIR ARTWORK, AND MANY OF THE OLDER ARTISTS ARE ABLE TO FULLY SUPPORT THEMSELVES THROUGH THEIR SALES. UWEZA ART GALLERY ALSO HOSTS FREE ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN FROM KIBERA TWICE A WEEK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Sapitro Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $39,729 |
Dorothy Coletta President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anne-Marie Auguston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tara Bukowski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Patricia Mara Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Stephanie Proesel Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $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 | $145,155 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $145,155 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,214 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $57,141 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $225,791 |
| 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 | $34,360 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,926 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,963 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,506 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,135 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,340 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $72 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,156 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,977 |
| Office expenses | $940 |
| Information technology | $2,722 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,466 |
| Travel | $4,852 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $48 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,145 |
| Insurance | $1,058 |
| All other expenses | $8,694 |
| Total functional expenses | $214,789 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $61,875 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,017 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $21,018 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,088 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $123,998 |
| 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 | $123,998 |
| 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 | $123,998 |