Friends Of Meali International Inc
- Assets
- $153.4k
- Revenue
- $358.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 26-3476805
Organization Overview
Friends Of Meali International Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Meali International 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 06/2022, Friends Of Meali International Inc generated $358.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $451.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF MEALI INTERNATIONAL INC'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR TANZANIAN CHILDREN TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE HIGHER EDUCATION LEVELS AS THE FOUNDATION FOR GREATER LIFE OPPORTUNITIES AND TO ENHANCE CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN AMERICAN AND TANZANIAN CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOPE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND BOYS, A SPECIAL PROJECT OF OUR TANZANIAN DIRECTOR, A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF ARUSHA, TANZANIA THAT WILL EVENTUALLY ACCOMMODATE BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE FIRST KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ARRIVED FEBRUARY 2020; ENROLLMENT IS NOW ABOUT 400 STUDENTS, PRE-K THROUGH 7.
TEACHER SUPPORT AT ALL THREE OF OUR RURAL PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS, AUGMENTING THE GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED TEACHING STAFF AND PAYING INCENTIVE BONUSES FOR ALL THE TEACHERS AT SCHOOLS THAT ACHIEVE OUTSTANDING RESULTS ON THE TANZANIAN NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS FOR STANDARD(GRADE)VII, WHICH HAS RESULTED IN A MUCH HIGHER PROPORTION OF STUDENTS QUALIFYING FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL. PROVIDED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND MEALI SECURITY PERSON.
LUNCH & SCHOLARSHIP AID TO CHILDREN IN AND GRADUATES FROM ALL THREE OF OUR RURAL PUBLIC SCHOOOLS: MEALI; LOSIRWA; & OLDEANI. WE SUPPORT A TOTAL OF 2100 PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN (PRE-K-7), AND OVER THE PAST 9 YEARS HAVE SUBSIDIZED HIGHER EDUCATION FOR 720 STUDENTS. TWO OF THOSE ARE NOW IN UNIVERSITIES, ONE STUDYING MEDICINE AND THE OTHER STUDYING SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING. EIGHTEEN ARE ENGAGED IN OR ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN STUDIES AT OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO PREPARE FOR CAREERS IN BUSINESS, MEDICINE, PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING, ACCOUNTING, PROCUREMENT, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, AND SOCIAL WORK - CAREER PREPARATION THEY COULD NOT HAVE CONSIDERED WITHOUT OUR SUPPORT. FIVE ARE NOW ENROLLED AT ADVANCED SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOLS IN PREPARATION FOR ENTERING UNIVERSITIES IN 2023/2024.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR ALL THREE OF THE RURAL PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS; MEALI, LOSIRWA, AND OLDEANI. MOST SIGNIFICANT WAS THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSROOMS AT LOSIRWA, WHICH HAS BEEN GROWING VERY RAPIDLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nancy C Scull President, Treasurer & Dir | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Elizabeth Mccombs Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Vyce Secretary/clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dana Devereux Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ina Heafitz Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sarah H Halpin Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $358,226 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $358,226 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $358,226 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $438,292 |
| 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 | $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 | $6,026 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,732 |
| Office expenses | $348 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,664 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $451,232 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,372 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $153,372 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $153,372 |
| 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 | $153,372 |