Tanzania Life Project is located in Wayzata, MN. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tanzania Life Project 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, Tanzania Life Project generated $418.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $269.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERING LIFE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE CLEAN WATER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHITOPE VILLAGE THIS IS OUR 19TH VILLAGE. IT HAS A POPULATION OF 7,762. WE BEGAN THE PROJECT BY HAVING THE VILLAGERS ATTEND BOTH MEN AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SEMINARS AND THEN DEVELOP HUMAN RIGHTS BY-LAWS WITH CONSEQUENCES TO STOP OLD HARMFUL PRACTICES OF BEATING WIVES MARRYING OFF YOUNG CHILDREN AND PERFORMING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION. THEY CAME UP WITH SEVERAL MORE CULTURAL IMPROVEMENTS ALL OF WHICH HAD TO BE DONE BEFORE WE BEGAN DRILLING THE WELL. DURING THE YEAR WE COMPLETED GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS DRILLED THE WELL CONSTRUCTED THE RESERVOIR AND THE FIRST DISTRIBUTION POINT.
FIELD VEHICLE REPLACEMENT OUR FIELD VEHICLE WAS OVER 20 YEARS OLD AND WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE WE NEEDED. WE REPLACED IT WITH A NEW USED VEHICLE THAT SHOULD SERVE US WELL FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS.
LOCAL NGO OFFICE THIS AMOUNT FUNDED OUR LOCAL NGO NON-PROFIT OFFICE IN TANZANIA. TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY OUR TANZANIA FRIENDS ESTABLISHED AN NGO LOCALLY IN 2006 NAMED TANZANIA LIFE PROJECT T TO DIFFERENTIATE THEIR ORGANIZATION FROM OURS IN THE USA NAMED TANZANIA LIFE PROJECT. WE HAVE 4 LOCAL TANZANIA PEOPLE WORKING OUT OF THAT OFFICE TO IMPLEMENT ALL THE PROJECTS NOTED IN SECTION 4. THIS ENTAILS ENGAGING LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO DRILL THE WELLS BUILD THE RESERVOIRS ETC. AS WELL AS MANAGING ALL THE FINANCES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING THESE PROJECTS. THEY HAVE SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNTS TO KEEP SEPARATE THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT. THE OFFICE STAFF REPORTS TO US MONTHLY ON ALL THESE ACCOUNTS AND ACTIONS TAKEN INCLUDING BANK STATEMENTS LEDGER SHEETS AND RECEIPTS FOR ALL EXPENDITURES. COST FOR THE OFFICE INCLUDES HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THEIR TEAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sam Claassen Chairman | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Cindy Johnson Vice-Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Mary Vanderheyden Secretary | Officer | 20 | $0 |
John Vanderheyden Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
John Allgaier Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Brickweg Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $418,478 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $418,478 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $418,478 |
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 | $256,396 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,418 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $269,814 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $157,712 |
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 | $157,712 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $157,712 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $157,712 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Tanzania Life Project has recieved totaling $61,875.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation Loretto, MN PURPOSE: CLEAN WATER IN TANZANIA | $40,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $11,850 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL | $10,000 |
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $25 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Trout Unlimited Chanhassen, MN | $885,128 | $2,532,595 |
Lakeshore Farm Management Coop Valders, WI | $1,770,762 | $1,460,336 |
International Water Institute Fargo, ND | $1,362,645 | $1,044,274 |
Fox Lake Conservation League Inc Sherburn, MN | $973,588 | $1,363,279 |
Wild Rivers Conservancy Of The St Croix & Namekagon Osceola, WI | $495,125 | $1,215,590 |
Mississippi Park Connection Saint Paul, MN | $3,749,419 | $985,197 |
Clean Lakes Alliance Inc Madison, WI | $705,548 | $888,055 |
Friends Of The Falls Minneapolis, MN | $6,450,506 | $2,666,964 |
Geneva Lake Conservancy Inc Fontana, WI | $3,243,177 | $1,183,074 |
Nahant Marsh Education Center Davenport, IA | $2,990,592 | $1,370,122 |
Northern Waters Land Trust Walker, MN | $1,079,991 | $814,843 |
Red River Basin Commission Fargo, ND | $574,607 | $550,424 |