Mwendo Congo is located in Golden Valley, MN. The organization was established in 2016. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mwendo Congo 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 12/2021, Mwendo Congo generated $18.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (40.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (64.2%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO BY GRANTING FUNDS TO ANOTHER ORGANIZATION CALLED LET AFRICA LIVE TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY CAPACITY IN TERMS OF WELDING, AUTO MECHANICS, AND CARPENTRY. THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO (1) ALLOW FORMER TRAINEES TO HAVE ACCESS TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES, ESTABLISH MORE SKILLS, AND EFFECTIVELY SHAPE THEIR EARNING POTENTIAL; (2) ALLOW LET AFRICA LIVE TO GENERATE MORE INCOME FROM THE PROPOSED PRODUCTION WORKS THAT ARE COMMON AND USEFUL FOR PRODUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, MODIFICATION, AND CAR REPAIRS. THE PROJECT IS SERVING, FIRST, BOTH LET AFRICA LIVE TRAINEES AND FORMER STUDENTS, WHO WILL BE ABLE TO USE THESE WORKSHOP FACILITIES TO LEARN NEW TECHNOLOGIES, ESTABLISHING NEW SKILLS WHILE PROVIDING THE FINISHED PRODUCTS TO DIFFERENT CUSTOMERS. SECOND, THE POPULATION AT LARGE WHO LIVES IN BUKAVU AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS WILL BENEFIT FROM LET AFRICA LIVE'S ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Amy Chatelaine Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Dave Chatelaine Board Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Keira Kim Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Krista Nelson Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Liz Andress Board Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Luke Jerviss Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,087 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $18,087 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,252 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $416 |
Total expenses | $4,668 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $39,058 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $39,058 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $39,058 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mwendo Congo has recieved totaling $315.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT | $315 |
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