Africa Foundation Usa
- Assets
- $427.4k
- Revenue
- $618.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Founding
- 03/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 88-0461880
Organization Overview
Africa Foundation Usa is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 2001. 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. As of 12/2021, Africa Foundation USA employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Africa Foundation USA 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, Africa Foundation USA generated $618.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $862.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA) FACILITATES THE EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE LIVING IN OR ADJACENT TO PROTECTED AREAS IN SOUTH/EAST AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION - AF (USA) MAKES THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PRESCHOOLS, PRIMARY SCHOOLS, AND HIGH SCHOOLS A PRIORITY BELIEVING THAT THROUGH EDUCATION, RURAL PEOPLE CAN BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. FUNDS ($261,218) WERE DISTRIBUTED TO CLASSROOMS, KITCHENS, AND FACILITIES PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA, TANZANIA, AND KENYA. AF (USA) HELPED FUND THE COMMUNITY LEADERS EDUCATION FUND (CLEF) ($57,950). THIS PROGRAM HAS THE GOAL OF EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING LEADERSHIP AND ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO COMPONENTS, THE ACADEMIC SPONSORSHIP AND THE RECIPIENT'S REQUIREMENT THAT THEY SHARE THEIR NEWLY ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES.
INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES - AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA) HELPS FOSTER INCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN RURAL COMMUNITIES, WHOSE MEMBERS MUST HAVE A SOURCE OF INCOME TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA) FUNDS VARIOUS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROVIDES ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TO FARMERS IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE ($149,916), AND BUILDS SKILL CENTERS AND MARKETS IN WHICH COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN SELL THEIR PRODUCTS.
HEALTHCARE AND CLEAN WATER - AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA) DISTRIBUTED FUNDS ($35,324) TO BUILD A KITCHEN AND DINING FACILITY FOR A HOME-BASED CARE CENTER IN MPUMALANGA, SOUTH AFRICA. THEY PROVIDED MASKS AND RELIEF ASSISTANCE ($13,400) FOR THE COVID 19 RESPONSE THROUGHOUT THE REGION, ($34,937) FOR ENVIROLOOS IN KIRKMANS AND PHINDA, ($13,164) FOR COMMUNITY WATER BOREHOLES AND OTHER WATER-RELATED PROJECTS IN BOTSWANA AND MOZAMBIQUE, AND ($2,500) FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES.
CONSERVATION
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy Wood Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $88,666 |
Jan Moehl Trustee/president | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Mark H Denzler Vice President | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Raylene Ames Treasurer | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Mark J Jenness Secretary | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Susan S Briggs Trustee | Trustee | 0.1 | $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 | $621,814 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $621,814 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $15 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,531 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $618,298 |
| 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 | $625,356 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,365 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,788 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $43,640 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,702 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,811 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,583 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,371 |
| Information technology | $16,375 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,536 |
| Travel | $2,931 |
| 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 | $5,848 |
| Total functional expenses | $862,518 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $107,425 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $317,076 |
| 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 | $2,896 |
| 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 | $427,397 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,681 |
| 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 | $11,681 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $99,646 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $316,070 |
| 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 | $427,397 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Africa Foundation Usa has recieved totaling $217,795.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Aileen Getty Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL | $131,000 |
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $15,950 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $12,845 |
Hevrdejs Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $7,500 |
Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: EMPLOYEE HELPING HANDS GRANT | $500 |
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Surgical Eye Expeditions International Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $14,555,876 | $8,599,014 |
Volunteers For Interamerican Development Assistance Berkeley, CA | $167,273 | $11,297,919 |