Operation Bootstrap-Africa
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 06/1966
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 41-6051952
Organization Overview
Operation Bootstrap-Africa is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1966. 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 08/2023, Operation Bootstrap-Africa employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Bootstrap-Africa 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 08/2023, Operation Bootstrap-Africa 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 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATION BOOTSTRAP AFRICA (OBA) PARTNERS WITH AFRICANS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AGRICULTURE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL OPERATING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: *OPERATION BOOTSTRAP AFRICA'S LARGEST PROGRAM IS THE MAASAE GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL (MGLSS) IN MONDULI, TANZANIA. STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE EDUCATION OF 267 STUDENTS AT THIS RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL. IN ITS 28TH YEAR, THE SCHOOL CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PASTORALIST AND SEMI-NOMADIC GIRLS TO BE EDUCATED IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. A MONTHLY GRANT TO THE SCHOOL SUPPORTS TEACHER AND STAFF SALARIES, FOOD, TEXTBOOKS, UTILITIES, AND OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES. *ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WERE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS: MORINGE SOKOINE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN MONDULI, TANZANIA, NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, KITAMBOLU SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA, BASSODAWISH SCHOOL IN THE KARATU REGION OF TANZANIA, STEP BY STEP SCHOOL, UNAMBWE SECONDARY SCHOOL, MICHAUD SECONDARY SCHOOL, FRANSALIAN HEKIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, AND KIYOORA HIGH SCHOOL IN NTUNGAMO, UGANDA. *IN MADAGASCAR A GRANT WAS PROVIDED TO PAY TEACHER SALARIES AT FIVE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE RURAL SOUTH. THESE TEACHERS TAUGHT MORE THAN 1,500 STUDENTS IN ONE OF THE MOST IMPOVERISHED AREAS OF THE COUNTRY. *PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS WERE GIVEN TO 75 CHILDREN AT BEST SCHOOL ACADEMY IN BUNUKU, KENYA *SCHOLARSHIPS WERE GRANTED TO 21 PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS AT ERIPOTO SAFE HOUSE IN ARUSHA. *SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED FOR 3 PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN AND 15 POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS AT THE COURAGE HOUSE IN MOSHI. * SPECIALTY TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS IN NURSING WERE GRANTED TO 4 QUALIFIED STAFF MEMBERS AT THE ALMC SCHOOL OF NURSING.
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: *THE OBA POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATES OF THE MAASAE GIRLS SCHOOL THROUGH SPONSOR SUPPORT. THIS YEAR, 84 MGLSS GRADUATES PURSUED DEGREES AT COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN TANZANIA WITH SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH OPERATION BOOTSTRAP AFRICA. 6 GRADUATES OF OTHER SECONDARY SCHOOLS ALSO RECEIVED POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS. *FOURTEEN STUDENTS AT THE ARUSHA LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING EACH RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP OF $1,000 - $1,500 TO HELP DEFRAY THE HIGH COST OF NURSING TRAINING.
NUTRITION: * LUNCH PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HUNGER BECAUSE OF DROUGHT OR LACK OF FAMILY RESOURCES WERE CONTINUED OR ESTABLISHED AT OLCHOKI PRIMARY SCHOOL, ILBORU SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL, AND FIVE MALAGASY SCHOOLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Bergmann Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $92,865 |
Doreen Hernesman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Hedley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peyton Taylor Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marlys Melius Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Mcallister Director | 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 | $1,718,206 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,718,206 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $41,678 |
| Investment income | $21,530 |
| 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 | $1,781,414 |
| 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 | $1,225,801 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,726 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,573 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $97,596 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,799 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,462 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,657 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,949 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $18,861 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,983 |
| Office expenses | $13,783 |
| Information technology | $3,690 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,844 |
| Travel | $53,083 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,472 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,934 |
| All other expenses | $1,480 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,695,536 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,876 |
| 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 | $37,715 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,890,482 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $22,400 |
| Total assets | $2,020,473 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,938 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $20,365 |
| 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 | $23,643 |
| Total liabilities | $84,946 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $323,537 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,611,990 |
| 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 | $2,020,473 |