Nicaragua Christian Education Foundation
- Assets
- $300.4k
- Revenue
- $60.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Highland, IL
- Founding
- 08/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 37-1393158
Organization Overview
Nicaragua Christian Education Foundation, operating under the name NiCE Foundation, is located in Highland, IL. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. NiCE Foundation 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 12/2023, NiCE Foundation generated $60.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (30.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $108.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.1%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NICE EQUIPS NICARAGUANS TO REACH THEIR COUNTRY FOR CHRIST BY SUPPORTING CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NICE CONTINUED OUR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP WITH PARTIAL SUPPORT OF 6 SCHOOLS WITH A TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF OVER 1600 STUDENTS. THIS FUNDING HELPS WITH TEACHER PAY AND UTILITIES. OUR SCHOOLS ARE LOCATED IN VERY HIGH POVERTY AREAS. WE ALSO CONTINUE TO FUND A 3 DAY YEARLY EDUCATIONAL RETREAT FOR TEACHERS.
MEAL PACKING CEASED IN 2023 DUE TO INCREASING DELAYS IN GETTING MEALS THROUGH CUSTOMS AND INCREASING CUSTOMS FEES. WHEN CONTAINERS OF MEALS WERE PREVIOUSLY SHIPPED WE WERE ABLE TO ADD DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES DESKS CHAIRS AND OTHER SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS LAYETTES HYGIENE KITS AND CLOTHING. IN 2023 WE SHIPPED ONE 20 FOOT AND ONE 40 FOOT CONTAINER WITH A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 50,941#. OUR REMAINING FOOD WAS GIVEN TO SEVERAL OTHER MINISTRIES SO IT COULD BE USED BEFORE IT EXPIRED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Rensberry Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Duane Rensberry Secretary Treasurer | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Menno Miller Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Shirley Beltz President | Officer | 10 | $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 | $57,409 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $57,409 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,724 |
| 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 | $60,133 |
| 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 | $88,521 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,706 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,413 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $108,640 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,129 |
| 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 | $139,318 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $300,447 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $161,129 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $139,318 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $300,447 |