Give Us Wings is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Give Us Wings employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Give Us Wings 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, Give Us Wings generated $430.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $434.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GIVE US WINGS ENCOURAGES SUPPORTS AND PARTNERS WITH PEOPLE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY IN UGANDA AS THEY TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES THROUGH GREATER ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAMILY TO FAMILY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: 87 FAMILIES IN UGANDA ARE PARTNERED WITH US SPONSORS. THE UGANDAN FAMILIES RECEIVE SEVERAL BENEFITS THAT HELP THEM ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE PAY THE TUITION AND SCHOOL FEES FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE FAMILY USUALLY A GIRL TO BE ENROLLED IN A HIGH-QUALITY BOARDING SCHOOL. THE FAMILY RECEIVES HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH OUR CLINIC. THE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS THAT COVER TOPICS SUCH AS POSITIVE PARENTING CHILD NUTRITION CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ETC.
ST. JOHN'S KAYORO HEALTH CENTER: OUR CLINIC PROVIDED BASIC MEDICAL SERVICES TO OVER 24,000 PEOPLE IN 2023. THE CLINIC FOCUSES ON MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH IMMUNIZATIONS FAMILY PLANNING HIV TESTING AND MANY OTHER SERVICES. REGULAR HEALTH OUTREACHES ARE DONE IN RURAL SETTINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT REACH THE CLINIC.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. OUR STAFF WORKS WITH SMALL MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVES IN THE DISTRICT OF TORORO. WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING TEACHING THE COOPERATIVE MEMBERS HOW TO MANAGE THEIR COOPERATIVE AND RUN SMALL SAVINGS AND LOAN OPERATIONS THROUGH THE COOPERATIVE. WE ALSO PROVIDE SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING AND HELP THEM IDENTIFY CASH CROPS THAT WILL BE PROFITABLE. WE ALSO HELP THEM DEVELOP MARKET CONNECTIONS TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeremy Bikah Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Anjalek Flowers Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Janet Johanson Chair | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Jennifer Kinkead Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Cassidy Meeks Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Anita Namanya Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $117,637 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $336,813 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,215 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $454,450 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $85 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,753 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $430,782 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $264,478 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,417 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,825 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $50,827 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,440 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,589 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $875 |
Office expenses | $12,543 |
Information technology | $6,163 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,063 |
Travel | $10,090 |
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 | $5,853 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $434,003 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,563 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,179 |
Accounts receivable, net | $170 |
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 | $1,800 |
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 | $68,712 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,584 |
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 | $20,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $25,584 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,160 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,968 |
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 | $68,712 |