Rwanda Girls Initiative

Organization Overview

Rwanda Girls Initiative is located in Medina, WA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rwanda Girls Initiative employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rwanda Girls Initiative 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 12/2020, Rwanda Girls Initiative generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EDUCATE AND EMPOWER GIRLS OF RWANDA TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SUPPORT OF RWANDA GIRLS INITIATIVE NGO. THE SCHOOL IS AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITH 275 STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-12. THE CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATED IN 2021 DUE TO COVID SHUT DOWN, WITH OUR EIGHTH GRADUATION. WE CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 95%+ OF OUR STUDENTS CONTINUE ON TO UNIVERSITY. THE SCHOOL IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE TOP, IF NOT THE TOP SCHOOL IN RWANDA AND IS SERVING AS A MODEL FOR THE COUNTRY. WE CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE GIRL, OFFERING MANY EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS DEBATE, CHOIR, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND YOGA TO NAME JUST A FEW. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A FULLY OPERATIONAL FARM WHICH IN ADDITION TO SUPPLYING THE SCHOOL WITH FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, EGGS AND HONEY ALSO SERVES AS AN "OUTDOOR CLASSROOM" ALLOWING STUDENTS TO PURSUE RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.


THE HOWARD G. BUFFETT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS ARE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED TO SUPPORT A TOTAL OF 33 GASHORA STUDENTS IN 3 ENROLLMENT COHORTS FOR 4 YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY IN SCHOOLS OF AGRICULTURE IN APPROVED UNIVERSITIES WHICH CURRENTLY INCLUDE SOME IN THE USA. WHILE THE SCHOLARSHIPS DO NOT COVER 100% OF THE COSTS OF ATTENDANCE, EACH ONE IS SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE RECEIVING INSTITUTIONS TO "CLOSE THE GAP" USING THEIR OWN FINANCIAL AID DOLLARS. WE ADDITIONALLY, SUPPORT A FEW OTHER US SCHOLARSHIPS. WHILE THE SCHOLARSHIPS DO NOT COVER 100% OF THE COSTS OF ATTENDANCE, EACH ONE IS SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE RECEIVING INSTITUTIONS TO "CLOSE THE GAP" USING THEIR OWN FINANCIAL AID DOLLARS.


THE ALUMNAE PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR GASHORA GIRLS ACADEMY ALUMNAE AS THEY TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL, TO COLLEGE AND INTO THEIR CAREER.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$138,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,095,796
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$583,487
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $40,388
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,817,283
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $503
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$153,931
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,663,855

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rwanda Girls Initiative has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Shanbrom Fam Foundation

Ojai, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

$20,000
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