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 12/2022, Thomas Charities generated $172.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $221.3k during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
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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:
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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 AND KENYA. THOMAS CHARITIES SUPPORTS ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND MOTHER TONGUES THROUGH WESTERN AND SOUTHWESTERN KENYA AND FOR SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEES IN THE KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP IN NW KENYA. IN UGANDA, THOMAS CHARITIES SPONSORS TEACHER SEMINARS TO ENHANCE AND ENCOURAGE LOCAL TEACHERS WHO THEMSELVES HAVE MINIMAL TRAINING. ALL ORPHANS WITHING 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. SEVERAL STUDENTS/ORPHANS ARE PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO SECONDARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEVEL SCHOOLS.
MOBILE MEDICAL CLINICS/GENERAL MEDICAL EXPENSES. THOMAS CHARITIES OPERATES 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eric Thomas Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Christopher B Thomas Board President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Craig Wellman Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Thomas Board Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Robin Thomas Executive Officer | Officer | 60 | $0 |
Lynn Patten Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $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 | $157,122 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $38,294 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $157,122 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $104 |
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 | $15,609 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $172,835 |
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 | $212,557 |
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 | $41 |
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 | $2,275 |
Information technology | $2,333 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,185 |
Travel | $123 |
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 | $388 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $221,325 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,770 |
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 | $2,543 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $103,373 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $328 |
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 | $328 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $103,045 |
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 | $103,373 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Thomas Charities has recieved totaling $500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Francis E And Mildred W Gardiner Jr Family Foundation Annapolis, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE BY RECIPIENT | $500 |
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