Tesfa Foundation is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tesfa 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 06/2023, Tesfa Foundation generated $77.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $197.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.3% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE TESFA FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN ETHIOPIA BY BUILDING, SUPPLYING, AND OPERATING KINDERGARTENS AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS; BY TRAINING TEACHERS, AND BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH THROUGH SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TESFA FOUNDATION WORKS PRIMARILY IN THE SOUTHERN NATIONS, NATIONALITIES, AND PEOPLES' REGION (SNNPR) OF ETHIOPIA IN THE ZONE OF KEMBATA-TEMBARO (POPULATION 680,837), SERVING THREE COMMUNITIES: KOLOLO, FUNDAME, AND AZEDABO. WE CURRENTLY SERVE 800 STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE. FIVE DAYS PER WEEK FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE, CHILDREN LEARN AMHARIC, ENGLISH, AND THEIR LOCAL LANGUAGE. OUR ALL-ETHIOPIAN STAFF ALSO TEACHES THE STUDENTS MATHEMATICS, READING, SCIENCE, AND BASIC LIFE SKILLS. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE A DAILY LUNCH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dana Roskey Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Scott Wolf Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lizbeth Moss Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Julie Corby Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jonathon Moss Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Lacey Yantis Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $77,420 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,420 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $77,420 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $159,295 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,061 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $36,661 |
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 | $156 |
Total functional expenses | $197,923 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,493 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $120,493 |
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 | $120,493 |
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 | $120,493 |