Tanzania Life Project
- Assets
- $153.4k
- Revenue
- $305.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Wayzata, MN
- Founding
- 12/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 68-0611130
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Tanzania Life Project generated $305.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $309.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 5 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
2023
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 7762 WE FINISHED THE FINAL PHASES OF THE PROJECT WHICH INCLUDED ADDING XX PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION POINTS FOR CLEAN WATER AS WELL AS A CATTLE TROUGH FOR WATERING ALL THE ANIMALS IN THE VILLAGE WE ALSO HELD WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE WASH TRAINING FOR THE VILLAGE INCLUDING SPECIAL SESSIONS FOR THE SCHOOLS ALONG WITH A CONTEST FOR IMPROVING WASH PRACTICES AND DEVELOPING SCHOOL CLUBS TO CONTINUE PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES WE HELD A MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT MHM TRAINING WITH A DISTRIBUTION OF REUSABLE FEMININE HYGIENE KITS THESE KITS WERE PRODUCED WITHIN THE AREA BY SMALL LOCAL BUSINESSES
CHIPANGA VILLAGE THIS IS OUR 20TH VILLAGE IT HAS A POPULATION OF 8920 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 THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND DRILLED A SUCCESSFUL WELL VIULLAGE
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sam Claassen Chairman | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Cindy Johnson Vice-Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
John Vanderheyden Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Mary Vanderheyden Secretary | Officer | 20 | $0 |
John Allgaier Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Brickweg Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $305,283 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $305,283 |
| 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 | $305,283 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $282,962 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $26,618 |
| Total functional expenses | $309,580 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,415 |
| 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 | $153,415 |
| 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 | $153,415 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $153,415 |