Shine On Sierra Leone Inc
- Assets
- $84.0k
- Revenue
- $181.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Topanga, CA
- Founding
- 08/2009
- Data as of
- 03/2020
- EIN
- 26-2755849
Organization Overview
Shine On Sierra Leone Inc is located in Topanga, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, 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. Shine On Sierra Leone 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 03/2020, Shine On Sierra Leone Inc generated $181.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $196.9k during the year ending 03/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OPERATE AS A HUMAN SERVICE FOUNDATION AND PROVIDE EDUCATION, MENTORING, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT AND CREATIVE CURRICULUM TO SCHOOLS BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUDDY LOTUS - EDUCATION PROGRAM STRUCTURED TO ADDRESS THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF 504 STUDENTS IN SIERRA LEONE WEST AFRICA. SOSL, INC PROVIDES ALL LEARNING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AS WELL AS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR BUILDINGS AND RECREATION CENTERS.
MUDDY LOTUS - EDUCATION PROGRAM STRUCTURED TO ADDRESS THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF 504 STUDENTS IN SIERRA LEONE WEST AFRICA. SOSL, INC PROVIDES ALL LEARNING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AS WELL AS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR BUILDINGS AND RECREATION CENTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tiffany Persons President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
David Angelo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dan Kelly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Hoefling Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Winkler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $181,326 |
| 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 | $181,326 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| 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 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,454 |
| Office expenses | $22,964 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $23,633 |
| 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 | $1,967 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $196,876 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,874 |
| 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 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $84,023 |
| 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 | $3,320 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,320 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $80,703 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Shine On Sierra Leone Inc has awarded $202,404 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $102,107 |
Yonkers, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $99,107 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $690 |
Pacific Palisades, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Shine On Sierra Leone Inc has recieved totaling $40,045.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Flora Family Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $20,000 |
Flora Family Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center Tustin, CA | $7,369,016 | $74,277,628 |
Give2asia Oakland, CA | $46,076,655 | $66,536,782 |
International Relief Teams San Diego, CA | $7,706,512 | $52,337,669 |
Armenia Artsakh Fund Inc Northridge, CA | $19,924 | $33,562,642 |
Global Operations And Development- Giving Children Hope Buena Park, CA | $8,064,213 | $30,512,149 |
Eden Reforestation Projects Glendora, CA | $7,036,830 | $26,588,598 |
Mission Without Borders International Camarillo, CA | $12,905,795 | $20,022,100 |
Assist International Inc Ripon, CA | $15,283,547 | $16,657,420 |
Maranatha Volunteers International Inc Roseville, CA | $22,832,161 | $24,229,076 |
Alliance For Medical Outreach And Relief Fresno, CA | $15,431,819 | $11,809,946 |
Iris Global Redding, CA | $6,251,509 | $13,219,595 |
Behring Global Educational Foundation Danville, CA | $225,486,118 | $12,863,733 |