Friends Of Rwandan Education Inc is located in Chagrin Falls, OH. The organization was established in 2016. 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. Friends Of Rwandan Education Inc 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, Friends Of Rwandan Education Inc generated $279.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $278.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERING TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN RWANDA TO ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOLS IN RWANDA, OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EXISTING SCHOOLS AND AIDING RWANDAN STUDENTS WHO COME TO THE U.S. SEEKING ADDITIONAL EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO ST. ANTOINE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN THE DIOCESE OF BYUMBA AND THE DISTRICT OF NYAGATARE, RWANDA. FUNDS INCLUDE SPONSORSHIPS FOR STUDENTS' ATTENDANCE, CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDICAL CLINIC ON THE SCHOOL'S SITE, BONUSES AND PAYROLL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES AS NEEDED AND DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RWANDAN STUDENTS WHO COME TO THE U.S. SEEKING ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AT INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION. APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS, WITH A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD REQUIRED FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. FUNDS ARE DIRECTLY SENT TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION; NO FUNDS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE BENEFICIARIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Debbie Kukurza President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Beth Davis Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Daniel Conway Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Pat Ridolfi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dan Bosworth Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Beth Baumhoer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $102,402 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $181,569 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $283,971 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,740 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $279,236 |
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 | $262,665 |
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 | $1,950 |
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 | $761 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,504 |
Office expenses | $8,010 |
Information technology | $970 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,850 |
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 | $701 |
Total functional expenses | $278,411 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,196 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,000 |
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 | $37,196 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,892 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,304 |
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 | $37,196 |