Focus On Tanzanian Communities Inc
- Assets
- $578.3k
- Revenue
- $349.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Watertown, MA
- Founding
- 12/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-3369475
Organization Overview
Focus On Tanzanian Communities Inc is located in Watertown, MA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (Q12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Focus On Tanzanian Communities 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, Focus On Tanzanian Communities Inc generated $349.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $430.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASSIST TZ COMMUNITIES: EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT & SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDED CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE RESIDENCES, EACH DESIGNED WITH APARTMENTS FOR TWO FAMILIES TO LIVE IN, FOR TEACHERS NEAR HAYMU PRIMARY SCHOOL, AND FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS NEAR THE SUKENYA DISPENSARY. CONSTRUCTION OF A DORMITORY TO HOUSE 80 GIRLS AT THE SOIT SAMBU SECONDARY SCHOOL.
FUNDED CONSTRUCTION OF A DORMITORY TO HOUSE ROBANDA SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRLS, KITCHEN AS THE FIRST PART OF AN EXPANSION SCHOOL IN ORKUYENE, WHICH WILL ALSO INCLUDE A DINING HALL, DORMITORY, BOREHOLE, AND TEACHERS HOUSING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING TO HOUSE THREE CLASSROOMS IN MONDOROSI.
FUNDED TRAINING SESSIONS FOR COCOBA WOMENS SAVINGS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS TO TEACH MAASAI WOMEN TO OPEN SMALL, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUSINESSES AND TO TEACH THEM BASIC BOOKKEEPING AND BUSINESS SKILLS. TRAINING PROGRAMS CONSISTED OF A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING LESSONS IN MAKING BEADED JEWELRY, LEATHER TANNING, BEEKEEPING, AND PLANTING SEEDLINGS, ALONG WITH BUSINESS MENTORING AND COACHING. COCOBA FUNDING HAS ALSO BEEN ALLOCATED TO BUYING TOOLS AND MACHINES TO ASSIST THE WOMEN IN CREATING AND MARKETING THEIR PRODUCTS, AS WELL AS STRATEGIC PLANNING, CONSERVATION MEETING, AND EVALUATION STUDY OF PROGRAMS. $41,822
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deborah Hornberger Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bonnie Clendenning President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sally Byrne Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Walt Przygocki Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Loeken Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kennedy Mmasi Director | Trustee | 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 | $347,919 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,860 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $347,919 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $17 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,377 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $349,313 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $361,852 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| 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 | $28,725 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,086 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,192 |
| Information technology | $3,314 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,315 |
| All other expenses | $440 |
| Total functional expenses | $430,010 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $528,257 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $84 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
| 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 | $578,341 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,515 |
| 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 | $19,515 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $336,289 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $222,537 |
| 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 | $578,341 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Focus On Tanzanian Communities Inc has recieved totaling $86,113.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $42,818 |
Foundation For A Better World Inc Marietta, GA PURPOSE: PROGRAM EXPENSES | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $9,550 |
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund St Petersberg, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Running Deer Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Louis Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | $197,064,966 | $87,861,352 |
Central Fund Of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | $25,861,859 | $55,454,981 |
American Friends Of Yeshiva Dmir Inc Brooklyn, NY | $9,703,912 | $39,700,022 |
Acumen Fund Inc New York, NY | $151,257,086 | $30,454,797 |
Armenian General Benevolent Union New York, NY | $296,944,132 | $43,918,491 |
Root Capital Inc Cambridge, MA | $84,001,332 | $21,396,934 |
Jerusalem Foundation Inc New York, NY | $41,082,907 | $16,301,645 |
American Society Of The University Of Haifa New York, NY | $7,655,758 | $11,239,823 |
Tibet Fund New York, NY | $8,176,885 | $9,507,647 |
Friends Of Ir David Inc New York, NY | $1,931,131 | $8,657,861 |
Yeshivas Chasidei Belz-Belz Institutions In Israel Brooklyn, NY | $1,824,863 | $9,693,412 |
United Board For Christian Higher Education In Asia New York, NY | $134,521,171 | $6,638,102 |