Visions Global Empowerment is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Q19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Visions Global Empowerment employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visions Global Empowerment 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, Visions Global Empowerment generated $5.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 43.5% 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
VISIONS STRIVES TO ENABLE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY. VISIONS IS ESPECIALLY FOCUSED ON ENABLING SOCIAL CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY POVERTY, CONFLICT AND DISABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE ALL PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION, ARE EMPOWERED TO REALIZE THEIR UNIQUE ASPIRATIONS, AND ARE EQUIPPED TO MAKE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR WORLD. CURRENTLY, VISIONS OPERATES IN 5 COUNTRIES ETHIOPIA, INDIA, SRI LANKA, NICARAGUA AND THE U.S.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ESCUELA VERA ANGELITA (NICARAGUA)A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS THAT HAIL FROM UNDERSERVED & VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. THIS MODERN SCHOOL CAMPUS LIES ON A 437-ACRE PROPERTY IN THE COMMUNITY OF SAN RAMN, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA AND WILL SERVE YOUNG WOMEN FROM GRADES 5-12. IN FEBRUARY 2022, THE SCHOOL WILL FIRST OPEN ITS DOORS TO ITS INAUGURAL CLASS STARTING WITH GRADES 5-8 ONLY. THE CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN A SECURE SECTION OF THE ALMOST ENTIRELY SELF-SUFFICIENT VERA ANGELITA ESTATE, WHICH IS ALSO HOME TO A FULL-FLEDGED FARM, COFFEE PLANTATION, BOTANICAL GARDENS, ONSITE HOUSING FOR STAFF & GUESTS, PLANT NURSERY, AND NATURE RESERVE.
TABSCHOOLTABSCHOOL IS A COLLABORATIVE, OPEN-SOURCE DIGITAL PLATFORM OFFERING TOOLS FOR BOTH CREATING AND SHARING HIGH QUALITY E-LEARNING CONTENT. OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER OFFLINE, HIGH QUALITY E-LEARNING RESOURCES TO UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN GLOBALLY. WE STRIVE TO DEVELOP CONTENT THAT IS FUN AND EASY, YIELDS REAL LEARNING RESULTS, AND CAN BE ACCESSED BY ANYONE WITH THE DESIRE TO LEARN, REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU LIVE OR WHAT YOUR SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND MAY BE.
OTHERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gregory Buie Co-Founder | Trustee | 60 | $105,023 |
Meera Pathmarajah Co-Founder | Trustee | 40 | $85,013 |
Shahnaz Van Deventer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tamara Lafarga President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jayme Kaplan-Krutz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Grace Hamme Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $5,874,951 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,365 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,874,951 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $39 |
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 | $5,874,990 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $466,069 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,363,826 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $190,036 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,275 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $306,683 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,341 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,490 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $41,910 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $60,456 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,208 |
Office expenses | $49 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $9,083 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,061 |
Total functional expenses | $5,525,516 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $538,778 |
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 | $21,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $1,529 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $561,307 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,379 |
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 | $13,944 |
Total liabilities | $84,323 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $476,984 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $561,307 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Visions Global Empowerment has recieved totaling $10,576.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,826 |
Karunyan And Inpamani Arulanantham Foundation Lancaster, CA PURPOSE: PURPOSE OF GRANT -TO PROMOTE EDUCATION | $3,500 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $250 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Visions Global Empowerment Irvine, CA | $561,307 | $5,874,990 |
Child Aid Portland, OR | $2,720,496 | $2,773,488 |
Association For Better Living And Education Los Angeles, CA | $7,400,562 | $2,011,796 |
Makindu Childrens Program Eugene, OR | $340,871 | $366,490 |
International Funders For Indigenous Peoples San Francisco, CA | $910,298 | $419,978 |
Galilee International Us Fremont, CA | $211,715 | $386,087 |
Forward Advantage Foundation Inc Fresno, CA | $919,773 | $209,570 |
Fulbright Us Uk Foundation San Francisco, CA | $34,228 | $206,297 |
Water Underground Long Beach, CA | $20,917 | $171,387 |
Caring For China Inc Santa Ana, CA | $42,100 | $0 |
Awaso Hope Foundation Los Altos, CA | $29,437 | $0 |
Oasis World Mission Apple Valley, CA | $1,186,359 | $160,656 |