Self Help Africa Inc
- Assets
- $463.7k
- Revenue
- $952.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 04/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-0580530
Organization Overview
Self Help Africa Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Q31) the organization is classified as: International Agricultural Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Self Help Africa Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Self Help Africa Inc 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 12/2021, Self Help Africa Inc generated $952.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $775.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER RURAL AFRICA TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SELF HELP AFRICA'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER RURAL AFRICA TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. ON A CONTINENT WHERE UP TO 75% OF THE PEOPLE RELY ON SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURE FOR THEIR SURVIVAL, SELF HELP AFRICA , INC. BELIEVES THAT IT IS ONLY BY TACKLING THE CHALLENGES FACED BY RURAL FARMING COMMUNITIES CAN REAL AND SUSTAINED ECONOMIC PROGRESS BE MADE ACROSS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. FOR OVER A QUARTER-CENTURY, SELF HELP AFRICA, IR HAS SOUGHT TO STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS; IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND INPUTS; AND TO PROVIDE RURAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITIES TO MARKET AND SELL THEIR PRODUCE. SELF HELP AFRICA WORKS WITH LOCAL STAFF AND PARTNERS IN NINE COUNTRIES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES TO GROW MORE FOOD; DIVERSIFY THEIR FARM PRODUCTION; DEVELOP NEW OFF-FARM ENTERPRISE; AND SELL THEIR FARM SURPLUSES. IT SUPPORTS RURAL MICRO- FINANCE PROGRAMS; ASSISTS PRODUCERS TO ORGANIZE INTO FARMERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND CO-OPERATIVES; AND ENABLES FARM FAMILIES TO ACCESS MARKETS AND ADD VALUE TO THEIR PRODUCE. ADDITIONALLY IT PROMOTES LOW-COST SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO THE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ADAPTION TO A CHANGING CLIMATE; AND PROVIDES RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF GENDER INEQUALITY. SELF HELP AFRICA IS ALSO COMMITTED TO ADVOCATING IN SUPPORT OF THE INTERESTS OF AFRICAN SMALLHOLDER FARMERS, URGING ALONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO AID AND INVESTMENT, TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. THIS ADVOCACY INVOLVES GIVING VOICE TO SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AT NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS, SEEKING TO ENSURE THAT THE UNIQUE POSITION OF SMALLHOLDERS IN AFRICAN AGRICULTURE IS UNDERSTOOD AND THAT IT IS USED TO POWER ECONOMIC GROWTH IN AFRICA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Galvin Evp, Head Of Operations | 40 | $160,840 | |
Norman Sheehan President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Megan Fairlie Secretary , Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Davis Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
John Dardis Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jim Galvin Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $534,550 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $553,476 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,088,026 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$136,073 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $951,953 |
| 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 | $356,145 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,839 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,042 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $81,700 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,042 |
| Other employee benefits | $66,123 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,826 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,836 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $30,781 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,041 |
| Travel | $8,523 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $16,004 |
| Total functional expenses | $774,950 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $352,607 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $26,177 |
| 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 | $7,535 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $70,914 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,513 |
| Total assets | $463,746 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,500 |
| 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 | $43,220 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $107,720 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $356,026 |
| 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 | $463,746 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Self Help Africa Inc has recieved totaling $33,754.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,754 |
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