Rwanda Girls Initiative
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Medina, WA
- Founding
- 06/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 26-3503023
Organization Overview
Rwanda Girls Initiative is located in Medina, WA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rwanda Girls Initiative employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rwanda Girls Initiative 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 12/2020, Rwanda Girls Initiative generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE AND EMPOWER GIRLS OF RWANDA TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT OF RWANDA GIRLS INITIATIVE NGO. THE SCHOOL IS AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITH 275 STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-12. THE CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATED IN 2021 DUE TO COVID SHUT DOWN, WITH OUR EIGHTH GRADUATION. WE CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 95%+ OF OUR STUDENTS CONTINUE ON TO UNIVERSITY. THE SCHOOL IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE TOP, IF NOT THE TOP SCHOOL IN RWANDA AND IS SERVING AS A MODEL FOR THE COUNTRY. WE CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE GIRL, OFFERING MANY EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS DEBATE, CHOIR, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND YOGA TO NAME JUST A FEW. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A FULLY OPERATIONAL FARM WHICH IN ADDITION TO SUPPLYING THE SCHOOL WITH FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, EGGS AND HONEY ALSO SERVES AS AN "OUTDOOR CLASSROOM" ALLOWING STUDENTS TO PURSUE RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
THE HOWARD G. BUFFETT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS ARE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED TO SUPPORT A TOTAL OF 33 GASHORA STUDENTS IN 3 ENROLLMENT COHORTS FOR 4 YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY IN SCHOOLS OF AGRICULTURE IN APPROVED UNIVERSITIES WHICH CURRENTLY INCLUDE SOME IN THE USA. WHILE THE SCHOLARSHIPS DO NOT COVER 100% OF THE COSTS OF ATTENDANCE, EACH ONE IS SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE RECEIVING INSTITUTIONS TO "CLOSE THE GAP" USING THEIR OWN FINANCIAL AID DOLLARS. WE ADDITIONALLY, SUPPORT A FEW OTHER US SCHOLARSHIPS. WHILE THE SCHOLARSHIPS DO NOT COVER 100% OF THE COSTS OF ATTENDANCE, EACH ONE IS SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE RECEIVING INSTITUTIONS TO "CLOSE THE GAP" USING THEIR OWN FINANCIAL AID DOLLARS.
THE ALUMNAE PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR GASHORA GIRLS ACADEMY ALUMNAE AS THEY TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL, TO COLLEGE AND INTO THEIR CAREER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hillary Carey Executive Director | Officer | 16 | $150,112 |
Thien-Di DO Vice President / Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lindsay Beck Treasurer / Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Suzanne Mcgill Board President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kimberly Mecham Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Larissa Kaze Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $138,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,095,796 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $583,487 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,388 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,817,283 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $503 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$153,931 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,663,855 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,152,116 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,212,840 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,150 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,355 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $85,856 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,344 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,386 |
| Fees for services: Management | $25,510 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,486 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,105 |
| Advertising and promotion | $266 |
| Office expenses | $19,334 |
| Information technology | $21,274 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,782 |
| 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 | $9,955 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,740,404 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,975,847 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,991,278 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,500 |
| 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 | $7,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,977,125 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,300 |
| 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 | $51,410 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $58,710 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,090,765 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $827,650 |
| 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 | $3,977,125 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rwanda Girls Initiative has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Shanbrom Fam Foundation Ojai, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,000 |
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