Think East Africa
- Assets
- $7.1m
- Revenue
- $6.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Keller, TX
- Founding
- 08/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4782701
Organization Overview
Think East Africa is located in Keller, TX. The organization was established in 2015. 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 12/2021, Think East Africa employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Think East Africa 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, Think East Africa generated $6.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 73.3% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMAZI WATER IS WORKING TO PROVIDE THE BASIC NEED OF WATER TO THE PEOPLE OF BURUNDI, AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMAZI WATER (AW) IS A TEXAS BASED, CHRIST CENTERED, BURUNDI REGISTERED NON-PROFIT DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO SERVE AND EQUIP THE PEOPLE OF BURUNDI.AMAZI WATER IS THE PRIMARY IMPLEMENTER OF BURUNDIAN WATER PROJECTS, WORKING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATERWITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING 20 LITERS OF CLEAN WATER WITHIN 20 MINUTES TO 100% OF VILLAGES.AMAZI WATER IS IMPLEMENTING THE AMAZI KURI BOSE PROGRAM WITH THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI TO ENSURE WATER IS AVAILABLE IN EACH OF THE 3,002 VILLAGES IN THE COUNTRY.THE IMF RANKS BURUNDI AMONG THE LOWEST PER CAPITA GDP. POLITICAL AND ETHNIC CONFLICT HAS HAD A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION. AW IS WORKING TO PROVIDE THE BASIC NEED OF WATER AS EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE TO THE PEOPLE OF BURUNDI. 2021 WAS AN EXCITING YEAR. AW COMPLETED 87 NEW PROJECTS OVER 1,500,000 NOW HAVE ACCESS TO WATER WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF THEIR HOUSE FROM SYSTEMS DEVELOPED BY AW. AMAZI WATER IS COMMITTED TO LONG TERM OPERATIONS AND MAINTAINS A FUNCTIONING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TRAINING, PARTS, AND SUPPORT FOR NEW AND PREVIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED WELLS. AT THE END OF 2021, AW WAS SUPPORTING 537 WATER SYSTEMS. IN ADDITION TO OUR CORE WORK, GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT OTHER LOCAL MINISTRIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Peake President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $120,462 |
Jake Kidane COO | 50 | $118,583 | |
Caelene Peake Director | Trustee | 20 | $21,145 |
Stephen Preskenis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Vanman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Celestin Musekura Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Africa Drilling & Exploration Ltd Drilling Services | 12/30/21 | $106,840 |
Isidima Engineering Services | 12/30/21 | $126,875 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,770 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,229,636 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,231,406 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | -$1,029 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,230,377 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $55,202 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $256,993 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $18,797 |
| Other salaries and wages | $493,648 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $79,684 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,603 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,324 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $84,267 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $308,288 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,652 |
| Office expenses | $93,000 |
| Information technology | $40,636 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $114,883 |
| Travel | $239,297 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,053 |
| Interest | $965 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $332,152 |
| Insurance | $27,199 |
| All other expenses | $9,167 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,438,463 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,587,053 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,827 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $11,500 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,214,351 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $211,715 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,114,631 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,142,077 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $434,110 |
| 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 | $434,110 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,707,967 |
| 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 | $7,142,077 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Think East Africa has recieved totaling $6,000,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $6,000,100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Christian Relief Fund Amarillo, TX | $12,393,094 | $11,849,734 |
Focus Humanitarian Assistance U S A Sugar Land, TX | $10,443,894 | $8,688,144 |
A Glimmer Of Hope Foundation Austin, TX | $0 | $5,415,626 |
Mission Enablers International Bentonville, AR | $795,841 | $7,887,827 |
Building Everyones Success Together In West Africa Grand Prairie, TX | $91,189 | $6,476,422 |
Dasra Houston, TX | $12,585,856 | $13,108,623 |
Mountain On Mastersroad Inc Manvel, TX | $56,044 | $5,994,766 |
4africa Fort Worth, TX | $780,808 | $4,207,403 |
Orphan Outreach Plano, TX | $6,019,298 | $5,276,048 |
Mission Mutual Arlington, TX | $1,503,426 | $4,739,100 |
C U R E Compassionate Utilization Of Resources Fort Smith, AR | $336,014 | $3,893,166 |
International Emergency And Development Aid Ieda Relief Inc Houston, TX | $425,583 | $3,732,117 |