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 08/2023, Rwanda Girls Initiative employed 2 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 12/2022, Rwanda Girls Initiative generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
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 2023 GRADUATED IN JUNE 2023, WITH OUR TENTH GRADUATION. WE CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 97%+ 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.
SCHOLARSHIP GRANT SUPPORT: A GRANT TO SUPPORT ALUMNAE STUDYING IN THE UNITED STATES. WHILE THESCHOLARSHIPS 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Suzanne Mcgill Board President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Thien-Di DO Vice President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lindsay Beck Treasurer/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nichole Heidrick Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Larissa Kaze Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ed Taylor Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $942,198 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $913,885 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $71,649 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,856,083 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $949 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$806 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$107,635 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $3,408 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,767,847 |
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. | $44,600 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $855,873 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,796 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,661 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $67,074 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,344 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $17,894 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,812 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,006 |
Office expenses | $20,037 |
Information technology | $6,716 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,963 |
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 | $7,369 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,240,484 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,257,358 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,920,417 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $29,950 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $5,427 |
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 | $3,213,168 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,500 |
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 | $2,097 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,597 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,097,546 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $111,025 |
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 | $3,213,168 |