The Samburu Project Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2006. 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 12/2023, Samburu Project Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Samburu Project 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 12/2023, Samburu Project Inc generated $602.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $643.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 9 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
TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT WELL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WELL DRILL - DRILLING OF NINE HANDPUMP WATER WELLS AND ONE DEEP COMMUNITY BOREHOLE AND KIOSK ($230,250), IN ADDITION TO MAJOR REPAIRS MADE TO 32 WELLS AND MONITORING OF 111 EXISTING WELLS ($9,874.)
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT ($9,762) - CONDUCTED EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS AT TWO REMOTE VILLAGES. GARDENING INITIATIVES INCLUDED CONSTRUCTING A GARDEN AT KONYEK VILLAGE AND TWO SCHOOL GARDENS TO BE COMPLETED IN 2024 ($27,294).
MENSTRUAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOP AND DISTRIBUTION OF REUSABLE PRODUCTS, SOAP AND UNDERWEAR TO 1,500 GIRLS AND 300 WOMEN LIVING IN REMOTE VILLAGES.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT - PROVIDED SCHOOL FEES FOR SIX SAMBURU CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linda Hooper Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $103,600 |
Douglas Smith Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Doretta Bonner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Harold Zagunis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mamen Saura Board Member | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Kirsten Swanson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $177,934 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $423,501 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $91,594 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $601,435 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $407 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$33 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,186 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $602,477 |
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 | $7,867 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,344 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,861 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $117,739 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,605 |
Payroll taxes | $21,295 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $313 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,535 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $213,967 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,575 |
Office expenses | $32,530 |
Information technology | $15,384 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,243 |
Travel | $28,990 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,129 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,111 |
All other expenses | $8,367 |
Total functional expenses | $643,106 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $222,466 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $50,323 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $44,149 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,336 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,159 |
Total assets | $356,433 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $172,668 |
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 | $172,668 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $149,170 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,595 |
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 | $356,433 |