Christs Footprints In Africa
- Assets
- $101.5k
- Revenue
- $252.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fifty Lakes, MN
- Founding
- 09/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-4833869
Organization Overview
Christs Footprints In Africa is located in Fifty Lakes, MN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Christs Footprints In 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 12/2022, Christs Footprints In Africa generated $252.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $168.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.7% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHRIST'S FOOTPRINTS IN AFRICA (CFA) IS A CHRISTIAN CHARITY SERVING PRIMARILY IN TWO OF THE POOREST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. MALAWI AND BURUNDI IN EAST CENTRAL AFRICA. SCHOOLS: PRIMARY SCHOOLING FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO OTHER SOURCE OF EDUCATION. THESE CHILDREN LEARN TO READ AND WRITE AND RECEIVE A MEAL AT SCHOOL. THEY ARE ALSO TAUGHT THE ESSENTIALS OF CHRISTIANITY. CFA HAS BUILT SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OFFERS HELP IN MAINTAINING THEM. PRISON MINISTRY: HELPING PRISONERS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL BRANCH OF PRISON FELLOWSHIP. PASTOR TRAINING: MANY OF THE PASTORS HAVE NEVER HAD FORMAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, AND MANY DO NOT OWN A BIBLE. CFA TRIES TO SUPPLY BIBLES AND TRAINING. CHILD EVANGELISM: CFA HAS PARTNERED WITH CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHURCHES WE WORK WITH. CHURCH SUPPORT: CFA HAS HELPED BUILD CHURCHES AND REPAIR CHURCHES. OTHER WORK: PUTTING IN WELLS IF NEEDED AND HELPING WITH GARDEN IRRIGATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE 2022 YEAR CHRIST'S FOOTPRINTS IN AFRICA (CFA) PROVIDED MANY HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS DURING THE EXTREME FLOODING AND HUNGER. CFA CONTINUED IN SUPPORTING RURAL PASTORS, BUILT SEVERAL NEW CHURCHES AND RE-ROOFED MANY. CFA SUPPORTED AN IRRIGATION PROJECT THAT WILL ALLOW FOR GARDENS TO GROW AND FLOURISH, FOR MANY OF THE RURAL VILLAGES. THESE PROGRAM SERVICES WERE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH WORD OF GRACE CHURCH, PASTOR MOSES N'KAHATA.
CFA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE MALAWI PRISON FELLOWSHIP HALFWAY HOUSE, WHICH BRINGS IN RELEASED PRISONERS AND GIVES THEM AN EDUCATION AND COUNSELING SO THEY CAN RE-ENTER THEIR COMMUNITIES WITH SKILLS AND SUPPLIES TO START A BUSINESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE MALAWI PRISON FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR, RODRICK ZALIMBA.
CFA CONTINUES TO SUPPORT SEVERAL SCHOOLS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PASTOR MOSES N'KHATA. THIS INCLUDES STAFF SALARIES, TEACHER TRAINING, PROVIDING MEALS FOR CHILDREN AND STAFF, AND SCHOOL BUILDING REPAIRS AS NEEDED.
CFA WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR SEVERAL LOCAL EVANGELISTS AND MISSIONARIES AND PASTORS WHO ARE OUR HANDS AND FEET WHEN WE CANNOT BE PRESENT IN THE COUNTRY. PROVIDING PASTOR TRAINING, CHURCH BUILDING MAINTENANCE, FLOOD AND HUNGER RELIEF, CHILD EVANGELISM OUTREACH INCLUDING MEALS AND EVANGELISM, MEDICAL AID WHEN NEEDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Glen Halvorsen Board Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Becky Perez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dianna Sandstrom Treasurer | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Barb Werner Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
William Nersesian Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Wade Halvorsen 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 | $251,991 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $251,991 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| 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 | $251,992 |
| 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 | $165,017 |
| 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 | $3,211 |
| Information technology | $303 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $168,531 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,472 |
| 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 | $101,472 |
| 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 | $101,472 |
| 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 | $101,472 |
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