Building Everyones Success Together In West Africa
- Assets
- $44.1k
- Revenue
- $358.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Founding
- 01/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-5149588
Organization Overview
Building Everyones Success Together In West Africa, operating under the name Bestwa Inc, is located in Grand Prairie, TX. The organization was established in 2014. 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. As of 12/2023, Bestwa Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bestwa Inc 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, Bestwa Inc generated $358.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $371.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.8%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE REGION OF WEST AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FEEDING PROGRAM HAS THREE LOCATIONS IN BUCHANAN, LIBERIA. IT PROVIDES DAILY HOT FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, CHILD EVANGELISM ACTIVITIES, DEWORMING, AND ANNUAL GIFTS OF CLOTHING AND SHOES TO AT-RISK CHILDREN. 1,027 CHILDREN BENEFITTED.
THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED DONATED CLEAN BIRTH KITS TO 800 PREGNANT WOMEN, AND PAID FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR 40 MOTHERS IN DANGER DURING BIRTH. 840 PEOPLE BENEFITTED.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED PRE-K SCHOLARSHIPS TO 60 CHILDREN, ELEMENTARY SCHOLARSHIPS TO 120 CHILDREN, SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS TO 22 CHILDREN, AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS TO 8 STUDENTS. PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT REGULAR GRADE SHEETS, AND FOLLOW PROGRAM GUIDELINES TO QUALIFY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATED THE DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICINE TO A GOVERNMENT REFERRAL HOSPITAL THAT SERVES 1/3 OF THE COUNTRY, AS WELL AS 12 LOCAL CLINICS. 45,000 PEOPLE BENEFITTED. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATED DISTRIBUTION OF EMERGENCY FORTIFIED RICE MEALS TO 26 MINISTRY PARTNERS ALL OVER LIBERIA. 2,500 PEOPLE BENEFITTED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew J Perkins Founder And Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $48,794 |
Candice Summers Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $48,600 |
Dan Baucum Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Darlene Hardy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Gracie Brownell-Vinton Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rudolph Vinton Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $67,456 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $291,265 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $358,721 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| 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 | $358,735 |
| 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 | $206,497 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,394 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,697 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,388 |
| Fees for services: Management | $4,725 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,805 |
| 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 | $14,728 |
| Information technology | $5,374 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,000 |
| Travel | $10,914 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,211 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $10,931 |
| Total functional expenses | $371,717 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,240 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,821 |
| 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 | $44,061 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,822 |
| 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 | $2,822 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,489 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $38,750 |
| 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 | $44,061 |