Empower Tanzania is located in Ames, IA. 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. Empower Tanzania 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, Empower Tanzania generated $394.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $240.9k 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
EMPOWER TANZANIA, INC. WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RURAL TANZANIANS TO DEVELOP MODELS THAT SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND RESILIENCE OF RURAL AREAS THROUGH HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPOWER TANZANIA HAS HELPED FURTHER ITS MISSION THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FARMING PROGRAMS, WATER PROJECTS, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH PROGRAMS, A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ALLIANCE PROGRAM, A REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RELATIONS PROGRAM, AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE PROGRAM. PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rebecca Gerke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jake Klipsch Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kip Peters Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Todd Byerly Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mike Gaul President | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Dr Holley Bzdega Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $52,203 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $342,185 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $394,388 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $984 |
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 | $394,470 |
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 | $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 | $61,116 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,416 |
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 | $51,072 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,884 |
Office expenses | $1,329 |
Information technology | $3,597 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,851 |
Travel | $19,024 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $396 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,903 |
All other expenses | $7,941 |
Total functional expenses | $240,902 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $426,173 |
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 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,123 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $30,927 |
Total assets | $461,223 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $656 |
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 | $656 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $37,470 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $423,097 |
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 | $461,223 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Empower Tanzania has recieved totaling $11,250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Growing Hope Foundation Owatonna, MN PURPOSE: FOCUS ON AREAS OF EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, AND NUTRITION | $6,250 |
Daniel J & Ann L Krumm Charitable Trust Ames, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
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Lifesong For Orphans Inc Gridley, IL | $55,071,126 | $40,755,637 |
Nph-Usa Chicago, IL | $9,523,398 | $16,657,427 |
One Collective Nfp Elgin, IL | $3,863,320 | $13,470,210 |
One World Surgery Deerfield, IL | $14,992,462 | $10,254,872 |
Meds & Food For Kids St Louis, MO | $9,342,329 | $4,463,955 |
American Relief Agency For The Horn Of Africa Araha Columbia Heights, MN | $1,563,044 | $5,680,724 |
Love Justice International Lincoln, NE | $1,486,894 | $4,623,371 |
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Heroic Hearts Organization Nfp Wheaton, IL | $2,259,688 | $4,346,155 |
Fabretto Childrens Foundation Inc Evanston, IL | $2,557,246 | $3,318,965 |