Maasai Development Project is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 1998. 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, Maasai Development Project employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maasai Development Project 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, Maasai Development Project generated $370.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $400.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER AND STRENGTHEN THE MAASAI PEOPLE NOW AND FOR ETERNITY AND TO GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE AND EDUCATION TO MAASAI CHILDREN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAASAI DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ENGAGES IN A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS AND RESCUE ACTIVITIES IN KENYA. THOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE EDUCAION AND RESCUE OF YOUNG GIRLS FROM FORCED MARRIAGES AND OTHER ABUSE. MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING LAY PASTORS, LITERACY, TEACHERS AND PRIOGRAMS FOR WIDOWS AND MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND EXPANDING BUILDING FACILITIES TO FURTHER THOSE ACTIVITIES.
MAASAI DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EDUCATION CENTRE: A HOME FOR GIRLS THAT HAVE BEEN RESCUED FROM FORCED EARLY MARRIAGES AND/OR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION. (RESCUE AGES ARE FROM 6-13) THESE GIRLS ARE NOT ONLY PROVIDED A SAFE HOME IN WHICH TO LIVE, BUT AN EDUCATION THROUGH UNIVERSITY LEVEL. MDP WORKS WITH THE CHILDREN'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN KENYA AND THE LOCAL CHIEF TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE CHILD. THE COMMUNITY FOOD OUTREACH PROGRM FED OVER 2,000 MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN.
BUILDING PROJECTS AT THE CENTER; CONSTRUCTION OF GUEST HOUSE, UNDERGROUND WATER SYSTEM AND SIDEWALKS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jan Latsha Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Lynette Zapara Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 18 | $0 |
Terry Yoshida Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Breakie Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tawnya Breakie Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward Ashley Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $370,478 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $370,478 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $370,478 |
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 | $296,454 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,034 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,034 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $26,831 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,603 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,995 |
Office expenses | $6,783 |
Information technology | $10,029 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,074 |
Travel | $11,190 |
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 | $568 |
Total functional expenses | $400,771 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,636 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $100 |
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 | $163,736 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $979 |
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 | $979 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $162,757 |
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 | $163,736 |