Friends Of Africa Education
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $19.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cottage Grove, MN
- Founding
- 03/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-2012415
Organization Overview
Friends Of Africa Education is located in Cottage Grove, MN. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Africa Education 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 12/2021, Friends Of Africa Education generated $19.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (26.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $135.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF AFRICA EDUCATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING AIDS ORPHANS, OTHER AT RISK CHILDREN AND ADULTS ACCESS TO EDUCATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR LOW AND MEDIUM INCOME PEOPLE OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, PARTICULARLY GIRLS WHO ARE HIV / AIDS ORPHANS OR AT RISK YOUTH. FIFTY-SIX TOTAL STUDENTS WERE SUPPORTED IN 2021. NINE STUDENTS WERE SUPPORTED AT ST MARGARETS ACADEMY ARUSHA, TANZANIA. FINANCIAL SUPPORT WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR NINETEEN STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS. TWENTY-EIGHT STUDENTS WERE SUPPORTED IN POST SECONDARY EDUCATION TO CONTINUE THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION TRAINING IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. FUNDING WAS PROVIDED FOR TUITION AND TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR ST MARGAETS SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NEED AND AT RISK.
BEGA KWA BEGA EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND - THE EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND IS USED TO SUPPORT CAMPUS INPROVEMENTS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE ELCT IRINGA DIOCESE. RECENT PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED ROOFING THE MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING AT MTERA SECONDARY SCHOOL AND CONSTRUCTING TWO SCIENCE LABORATORIES AT LUTANGILO SECONDARY SCHOOL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Keith Weber Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Galen Britz President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Robyn Moravetz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 12.5 | $0 |
Charles Jones Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Larry Paulson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Kinsella Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $19,922 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,922 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11 |
| 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 | $19,933 |
| 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 | $126,170 |
| 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 | $5,875 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $550 |
| Office expenses | $1,000 |
| 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 | $1,510 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $135,861 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of Africa Education has recieved totaling $18,480.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $6,160 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $6,160 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $6,160 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | $39,897,595 | $62,648,844 |
American Relief Agency For The Horn Of Africa Araha Columbia Heights, MN | $1,563,044 | $5,680,724 |
Partners In Food Solutions Minneapolis, MN | $6,630,359 | $3,742,547 |
Childrens Shelter Of Cebu Shoreview, MN | $4,022,401 | $2,605,054 |
Alimenta La Solidaridad Inc Madison, WI | $589,785 | $2,393,623 |
International Association For Refugees Minneapolis, MN | $1,103,297 | $2,184,072 |
Arrive Ministries Minneapolis, MN | $1,605,784 | $2,579,150 |
Gods Child Project Golden Valley, MN | $2,857,798 | $2,322,486 |
Potters House Association Internationl Inc Pewaukee, WI | $198,362 | $1,642,419 |
Gospel To Haiti Inc Reedsburg, WI | $906,868 | $1,622,429 |
Haiti Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | $1,003,985 | $1,530,233 |
Children Of The Promise Willmar, MN | $1,318,055 | $1,240,203 |