Thomas Charities

Organization Overview

Thomas Charities is located in Landenberg, PA. The organization was established in 2013. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thomas Charities 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, Thomas Charities generated $189.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $272.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THOMAS CHARITIES IS A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER THOSE WITHOUT RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY IN EAST AFRICA. WE DEVELOP AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS FOR WOMEN/WIDOWS, PROVIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL FEES FOR ORPHANS, LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS TO SECONDARY SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL/HIGHER EDUCATION, DRILL AND REPAIR COMMUNITY WATER WELLS, PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPORT, AND TEACH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. THE MAJORITY OF OUR WORK IS IN EXTREME RURAL AREAS OF UGANDA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS AND MICROENTERPRISES FOR WOMEN. THOMAS CHARITIES-UGANDA OPERATES APPROXIMATELY FIFTY ACRES OF LAND AND A PIGGERY PROVIDED TO ABOUT 500 WOMEN AND 50 MEN TO FARM AND REAP. MOST ARE WIDOWS AND FORMER SEX-SLAVES HELD BY REBELS IN NORTHERN UGANDA WITH NO PROPERTY OF THEIR OWN. THE WOMEN KEEP THE PROFITS AND MANAGE THEIR OWN FUNDS. IN ADDITION, SEED-FUNDING IS PROVIDED TO SEVERAL WOMEN'S/WIDOW'S GROUPS WHO OPERATE VARIOUS MICROENTERPRISES SUCH AS CATERING, CHICKENS, SMALL GOODS SHOPS, AND SEWING.


EAST AFRICA LITERACY PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION. IN UGANDA, THOMAS CHARITIES SPONSORS TEACHER SEMINARS TO ENHANCE AND ENCOURAGE LOCAL TEACHERS WHO THEMSELVES HAVE MINIMAL TRAINING. ALL ORPHANS WITHIN VARIOUS VILLAGES ARE PROVIDED SCHOOL FEES, UNIFORMS, AND SUPPLIES TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS. THE LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITH ADDITIONAL BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES THAT VILLAGERS CANNOT AFFORD. STUDENTS/ORPHANS ARE PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO SECONDARY SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL AND COLLEGE LEVEL SCHOOLS.


MEDICAL CENTER AND GENERAL MEDICAL EXPENSES. THOMAS CHARITIES OPERATES A FULL-TIME MEDICAL CENTER AND MOBILE MEDICAL CLINICS IN RURAL AREAS IN NORTHERN UGANDA WHERE ACCESS TO LOCAL MEDICAL CARE IS DIFFICULT OR NONEXISTENT. THE CLINICS PROVIDE BASIC ASSESSMENT AND CARE. UGANDAN DOCTORS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL PROVIDE PRESCRIPTIONS AND REFERRALS FOR ADVANCED CARE. THOMAS CHARITIES PURCHASES THE MEDICINE NEEDED FOR THE CLINICS IN UGANDA AND PROVIDES MEDICAL SUPPORT ON AN INDIVIDUAL AS-NEEDED BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christopher B Thomas
Board President
$0
Eric Thomas
Board Vice President
$0
Craig Wellman
Board Secretary
$0
Lynn Patten
Board Member
$0
Jamie Irwin
Board Treasurer
$0
Willard Boyes
Board Member
$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$177,507
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $35,629
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$177,507
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $34
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 $11,885
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $189,426

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Helen Keller International
New York, NY
$145,494,796
American Society For Technion- Israel Institute Of Technology Inc
New York, NY
$86,399,228
Brothers Brother Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
$99,353,737
Concern Worldwide U S Inc
New York, NY
$83,957,773
Central European University
New York, NY
$20,041,991
Jewish National Fund -Keren Kayemeth Leisrael- Inc
New York, NY
$140,855,420
Pro Mujer Inc
New York, NY
$75,116,159
End Fund Inc
New York, NY
$56,392,358
American Jewish World Service Inc
New York, NY
$42,598,085
Handicap International
Silver Spring, MD
$42,111,446
Hope International
Lancaster, PA
$37,095,644
Citihope International Inc
Margaretsville, NY
$19,381,397
International Planned Parenthood Federation
New York, NY
$24,831,284
Center For Social Change Inc
Elkridge, MD
$26,354,870
American School In London Foundation
Princeton, NJ
$23,412,213
International School Of Kenya Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
$26,676,896
Innovation Africa
Mount Kisco, NY
$18,361,095
Womens World Banking Inc
New York, NY
$23,644,561
Trustees Of Robert College Of Istanbul
New York, NY
$18,503,033
Brac Usa Inc
New York, NY
$15,402,619
Global Hunger Project
New York, NY
$21,533,860
International Youth Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$19,420,484
Near East Foundation
Syracuse, NY
$15,526,282
International Schools Services Inc
Princeton, NJ
$13,743,105
Istanbul International Community School Inc
Princeton, NJ
$13,833,561

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or