Redemption Song Foundation is located in Frisco, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Redemption Song Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REDEMPTION SONG FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE EDUCATION OF UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, MAINLY INDIGENOUS BATWA, IN UGANDAN SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AND AROUND BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK IN SW UGANDA (CLEAN WATER, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, BUILDING HOUSES, SOLAR POWER, LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS). THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MENTORS AND TRAINS YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN IN VARIOUS WORK ENDEAVORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: REDEMPTION SONG FOUNDATION HAS DONOR SPONSORS FOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION (PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND UNIVERSITY) AND PROVIDES MENTORING, TUTORING, AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THESE CHILDREN.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: REDEMPTION SONG FOUNDATION SUPPORTS BASIC SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE BATWA COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING PROVIDING CLEAN WATER, HOUSING, SOLAR POWER, AND ORGANIC PERMACULTURE (ANIMALS, VEGETABLES, COFFEE, ETC) AS LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS TO HELP THE BATWA DEVELOPE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND GET OUT OF EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MENTORING ON HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND CHRISTIAN MORAL GUIDANCE. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO DEVELOPING TOURISM AND DANCE PROGRAMS.
ARTISAN COOP: REDEMPTION SONG FOUNDATION BUYS BASKETS AND PRODUCTS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SELLS THEM IN THE U.S. AND ONLINE TO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THE WOMEN MAKING THE PRODUCTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Elise Fleming-Hendrix Chair & Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rene Francis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Balboa Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Wilson Bamwerinde Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Samantha Ibanez Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Farrah Leone 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 | $215,882 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $215,882 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77 |
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 | $528 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $216,487 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,776 |
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 | $21 |
Office expenses | $1,461 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,795 |
Travel | $2,706 |
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 | $34,510 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $192,624 |
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 | $192,624 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $79 |
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 | $79 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $192,545 |
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 | $192,624 |