Mission Africa
- Assets
- $454.6k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Federal Way, WA
- Founding
- 04/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 76-0843150
Organization Overview
Mission Africa, operating under the name Mission Africa US, is located in Federal Way, WA. The organization was established in 2007. 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. As of 12/2023, Mission Africa US employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mission Africa US 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, Mission Africa US generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.3% per year over the past 9 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
MISSION AFRICA PROVIDES FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY IN COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA AND WASHINGTON STATE THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTHCARE: PROVIDED FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN RURAL NIGERIA VILLAGES. ORGANIZED MOBILE CLINICS FOR TEACHING BASIC HYGIENE, PROPER NUTRITION AND DISEASES PREVENTION, INCLUDING HIV/AIDS AWARENESS.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM: SINCE 2008 THE MISSION AFRICA HAS AWARDED A SIX-YEAR FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP TO 50 UNDERPRIVILEGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE VILLAGES OF NIGERIA. THE SCHOLARSHIP COVERS THE FULL YEAR COST OF TUITION, TWO SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND A BACKPACK. THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS RECEIVE THESE BENEFITS FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE YEARS UNTIL THEY GRADUATE. ONCE THEY GRADUATE A NEW 50-STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP COHORT WILL BE SELECTED TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS. BOOKS FOR AFRICA: SINCE 2010, MISSION AFRICA HAS DONATED APPROXIMATELY FOUR MILLION BOOKS TO COUNTRIES IN AFRICA. IN MOST AFRICAN COUNTRIES, SCHOOLS MUST HAVE APPROVED LIBRARIES TO BE ACCREDITED FOR THEIR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA EXAMS. MISSION AFRICA ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF BOOKS FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LIBRARIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR STUDENTS IN AFRICA WHO HAVE NO BOOKS. THESE BOOKS ARE PICKED UP BY MISSION AFRICA VOLUNTEERS, SORTED BY SUBJECTS, INVENTORIED, PACKED AND SHIPPED IN 40 FEET CONTAINER LOADS TO AFRICA. THE BOOKS ARE THEN DONATED TO VILLAGE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES.
SMILES AT CHRISTMAS: ORGANIZED AROUND THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS AND BENEFITED LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES AROUND KING COUNTY, INCLUDING SEATTLE, RENTON, KENT, AUBURN AND FEDERAL WAY. PARENTS AND GUARDIANS BROUGHT THEIR CHILDREN TO THE EVENTS, AND EACH CHILD WAS GIVEN DONATED ITEMS SUCH AS WARM COAT, GAMES, TOYS AND CLOTHING. CHILDREN WERE ENTERTAINED WITH PARTY JUMPERS, FACE PAINTING, CRAFT MAKING, COTTON CANDY, POPCORN, ETC., WHILE THEIR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS DID THEIR HOLIDAY SHOPPING. THE PRESENTS WERE PRE-PACKAGED SO THAT PARENTS TOOK THEM HOME WITHOUT THEIR CHILDREN KNOWING THE CONTENT. MISSION AFRICA HAS ORGANIZED THIS EVENT ANNUALLY SINCE 2006.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ndudi Chuku Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $17,780 |
George Chuku Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Denise Berry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $32,701 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $534,563 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $908,946 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,476,210 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $43,428 |
| Investment income | $1,289 |
| 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 | $1,522,974 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $77,014 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $637,058 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,691 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,691 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $278,152 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,400 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,342 |
| Payroll taxes | $96,797 |
| Fees for services: Management | $57,408 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $3,669 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,880 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,094 |
| Office expenses | $9,708 |
| Information technology | $3,546 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,693 |
| Travel | $3,829 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,234 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,839 |
| All other expenses | $12,543 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,415,947 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,832 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $252,729 |
| 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 | $38,005 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $454,566 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $76,069 |
| 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 | $76,069 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $271,157 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $107,340 |
| 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 | $454,566 |