American Friends Of Le Korsa Inc

Organization Overview

American Friends Of Le Korsa Inc is located in Bethany, CT. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Friends Of Le Korsa 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 12/2022, American Friends Of Le Korsa Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE IN SENEGAL BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL LEADERS, EXPERTS, AND INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED AND SUPPORT THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE WORK IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, CULTURE, THE ENVIRONMENT,AND AGRICULTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: 1. WE CONTINUED TO FUND "THE FOYER DE TAMBACOUNDA" - A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY THAT ALLOWS OVER 140 YOUNG WOMEN TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION BY ATTENDING STATE-OPERATED AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS WHILE LIVING IN SAFE AND SALUBRIOUS CONDITIONS, INSTEAD OF BEING FORCED INTO MARRIAGE AND CHILDBEARING AT A YOUNG AGE - OFTEN AS YOUNG AS TWELVE - AND REMAINING IN THEIR VILLAGES WITHOUT AUTHORITY OVER THEIR OWN LIVES. LE KORSA PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO HELP THE YOUNG WOMEN PREPARE FOR THEIR COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS, AS WELL AS CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS. 2. LE KORSA CONTINUES OPERATING THE SCHOOL AT FASS WHICH IT CONSTRUCTED IN 2018. THIS SCHOOL IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE REGION PROVIDING EDUCATION TO A POPULATION THAT PREVIOUSLY HAD NO ACCESS TO COURSES IN MATH AND LITERACY. IT NOW HAS ABOUT 220 GIRLS AND BOYS, AGED 6 TO 14; LE KORSA PAYS TEACHER SALARIES AND COVERS OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. 3. LE KORSA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR TEACHER SALARIES AND SUPPLIES AT THE JARDIN DES ENFANTS IN SINTHIAN; SAINT ANNE'S SCHOOL IN THIES, AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE VILLAGES OF GOUMBAYEL AND KOAR.


MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROGRAMS: 1. IN 2022 WE CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC WARD AT THE TAMBACOUNDA HOSPITAL IN TAMBACOUNDA, SENEGAL. REVISIONS WERE REQUIRED AFTER INITIAL COMPLETION IN 2021. TAMBACOUNDA HOSPITAL IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN A VERY LARGE REGION OF EASTERN SENEGAL. IT SERVES THE 80,000 RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF TAMBACOUNDA, AND MORE THAN A MILLION PEOPLE FROM THE SURROUNDING AREA AND FROM MALI, WHOSE BORDER IS ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF AWAY. IT HAS 150 BEDS AND TREATS APPROXIMATELY 47,000 PATIENTS ANNUALLY, MOST OFTEN FOR MALARIA AND RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS. 2. MEDICAL GRANTS: LE KORSA PROVIDES FUNDING TO SERVERAL LOCAL HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO OFFSET THE COST OF PATIENT CARE AND TO BUY MEDICAL SUPPLIES, LIFE-SAVING DRUGS, AND EQUIPMENT. THIS HELPS ENSURE THAT PEOPLE ARE NOT REFUSED CARE DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO PAY. ADDITIONALLY, LE KORSA OFFERED PATIENT GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING CARE AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING WASSADOU MEDICAL CENTER, FESS MEDICAL CENTER, SINTHIAN MEDICAL CENTER, TAMBACOUNDA HOSPITAL, FANN HASPITAL, SAINT ANNE'S CLINIC, AND ALBERT ROYER HOSPITAL. 3. LE KORSA CONTINUED ITS SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT OF A WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER IN DAKAR WHERE IT SUBSIDIZES SALARIES OF THE ENTIRE STAFF, INCLUDING A NURSE AND AN OBGYN, TO EXPAND ITS ABILITY TO OFFER SAFE AND FREE PRENATAL HEALTH CARE TO A VULNERABLE POPULATION. 4. LE KORSA ALSO PROVIDES JOB TRAINING, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND VARIOUS FORMS OF GYNECOLOGICAL AND PRENATAL CARE.


OTHER PROGRAMS: 1. AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING COMMUNITY GARDENS AND PRODUCTION OF HONEY AND THE SENEGALESE GRAIN FONIO, BY USE OF COOPERATIVES. 2. CULTURAL EXCHANGE, INCLUDING PROJECTS INVOLVING VISUAL ARTS, THEATRE, AND WRITING, IN THE VILLAGE OF SINTHIAN AND THE CITY OF TAMBACOUNDA. 3. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES,THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY OF SENEGAL. 4. TREE PLANTING AND TOWN CLEANUP INITIATIVES, INCLUDING TREE PLANTING IN TAMBACOUNDA TO HELP BEAUTIFY THE CITY AND PROVIDE SHADE TO ITS RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS TREE PLANTING IN VILLAGES OUTSIDE OF THE CITY WHICH ACT AS A FIREWALL TO PROTECT RESIDENTS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING FRUIT AND NUT CROPS FOR FOOD AND FINANCIAL GAIN. 4. SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY RADIO STATION TO SERVE A LARGE REGION IN WHICH MULTIPLE LANGUAGES ARE USED, WITH HEADQUARTERS IN THE VILLAGE OF GOLOUMBOU. 5. DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS FACILITIES AND SPORTS TRAINING TO SUPPORT IMPROVED PHYSICAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY COHESIVENESS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nicholas Fox Weber
President
$0
Patrick Dewavrin
Secretary
$0
Louis Valentin
Treasurer
$0
Melanie Niemiec
Board Member
$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$2,156,053
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,156,053
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $27,600
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $4,973
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,188,626

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