M-Lisada Africa Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, 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. M-Lisada Africa 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, M-Lisada Africa Foundation generated $197.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $134.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 8 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
ASSISTANCE TO M-LISADA ORGANIZATION:M-LISADA AFRICA FOUNDATION'S ASSISTANCE ALLOWED THE M-LISADA ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023:1.WITH SUPPORT FROM M-LISADA AFRICA FOUNDATION, OUR CLINIC WAS WELL STOCKED WITH DRUGS TO MANAGE BOTH MAJOR AND MINOR ILLNESSES IN CHILDREN WITHIN OUR MEANS AND HAVE REGISTERED SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT AND RECOVERIES2.OUR PROGRAMS REACHED OUT TO 1,852 NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN ALL OUR BRANCHES I.E. M-LISADA KAMPALA, KALANGALA AND M-LISADA PASSION.3.WE REGISTERED 15 PIONEER CANDIDATES FROM OUR PASSION PRIMARY SCHOOL AND ALL OF THEM EXCELLED IN THEIR PRIMARY LEAVING EXAMINATIONS. WE PLEASED TO SHARE THAT ALL THE PIONEER CANDIDATES JOINED SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR FURTHER EDUCATION.4.WITH SUPPORT FROM WESTPORT ROTARY CLUB FROM THE US, WE RECEIVED FUNDING TO EDUCATE 45 CHILDREN UNDER OUR BRIDGE EDUCATION PROGRAM.5.THROUGH THE GYMNASTICS PROGRAM, ONE OF OUR GYMNASTS REPRESENTED UGANDA IN ALL AFRICAN GYMNASTICS COMPETITION IN MAURITIUS.6.ONE OF M-LISADAS MUSIC STUDENTS WERE AMONG THE NGOMA YA MUNGU CHOIR UNDER AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSIC TO REPRESENT THE COUNTRY IN KOREA.7.WE SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED THE US DANCE OF HOPE TOUR 2023 UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF OUR TRAINED TEACHERS. 13 CHILDREN REPRESENTED M-LISADA ORGANIZATION IN THE US.8.WE RECEIVED NEW INSTRUMENTS FROM THE US DANCE OF HOPE TOUR 20239.WE HOSTED THE FORMER MISS KENYA TOURISM WHO TRAINED THE CHILDREN ON IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS LIKE GROOMING AND ETIQUETTE, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION, PERSONAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH, AND CAREER CHOICE AND WAYS TO IMPROVE IN THEIR ACQUIRED ABILITIES.10.WITHIN OUR MUSIC DEPARTMENT, NOTABLY ACHIEVEMENTS WERE ATTAINED. WE WITNESSED REMARKABLE PROGRESS AMONG OUR STUDENTS, WITH SEVERAL MASTERING NEW INSTRUMENTS AND OPENING UP CREATIVE DOORS FOR THEIR INNER MUSIC POTENTIAL.11.NOTABLY THE CHILDREN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED AT DIFFERENT EVENTS SHOWCASING THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND DEDICATION TOTALLING UP 50 CLIENTS GIVEN OUR SERVICES AS THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT BOTH CULTURE AND BRASS BAND.12.WE RECEIVED 28 BRASS INSTRUMENTS FROM THE NORWAY TO ENHANCE MUSIC DEPARTMENT AT M-LISADA ORGANIZATION. 13.THE DANCE OF HOPE CULTURAL TEAM MANAGED TO TOUR AROUND THE USA TO OVER 30 DIFFERENT CITIES AND TEACH THE CULTURAL RHYTHMS WITH DIFFERENT PATTERNS WHICH UNIFY THE STYLE OF AFRICAN CULTURE AND TRADITION.14.OUR MUSIC DEPARTMENT RECEIVED MUSIC BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF BRITISH ARMY CORPS OF MUSIC THROUGH OUR ALUMNI WHO IS CURRENTLY IN THE UK ARMY SO AS TO ENHANCE ON THE MUSICALITY OF THE CHILDREN AT THE CENTRE.15.WE OFFICIALLY OPENED OUR DINNING HALL IN PASSION PRIMARY SCHOOL WHICH HAS CAPACITY TO SIT 600 CHILDREN FOR THEIR MEALS.16.WE SIGNED CONTRACT WITH BAKUNUMBA GARDENS WHERE OUR JAZZ BAND PERFORMED EVERY END OF MONTH AND THIS HAS BUILT THE CAPACITY OF THE TEAM FOR GREAT PERFORMANCE IN ANY FUNCTION.17.OUR MUSIC TEACHERS TRAINED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN DAWN CHILDRENS CENTRE AND THE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO PERFORM AT THEIR END OF YEAR PARTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rochelle Zabarkes President | 5 | $0 | |
Emmanuel Okane Vice President | 5 | $0 | |
Bosco Segawa Adviser | 1 | $0 | |
Emilly Donia Adviser | 1 | $0 | |
Chris Weigers Adviser | 1 | $0 | |
Mark Smith Adviser | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $196,999 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $196,999 |
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 | $1,628 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $50 |
Total expenses | $134,710 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $128,291 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $128,291 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $128,291 |