Wetsembekile Ministries is located in Centennial, CO. The organization was established in 2016. 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 12/2022, Wetsembekile Ministries employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wetsembekile Ministries 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, Wetsembekile Ministries generated $201.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $213.6k during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH WETSEMBEKILE MINISTRIES EXISTS IS TO COME ALONGSIDE RURAL AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES IN ESWATINI(SWAZILAND), AFRICA, TO SEE CHURCHES BECOMING HEALTHY AND TAKING CARE OF THE PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND RELATIONAL NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECTS & PROGRAMS: DURING 2022, WETSEMBEKILE MINISTRIES MAINTAINED FACILITIES AND WELLS AT 3 COMMUNITY CENTERS, DRILLING A WELL AT THE THIRD ONE EARLY IN THE YEAR. THIS PROVIDES CLEAN DRINKING WATER ONSITE FOR OVER 300 ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY MEMBERS. BECAUSE OF STORMS, 2 OF THE SOLAR PANELS FOR THE WELLS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WETSEMBEKILE MINISTRIES STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HOSTED FUN DAYS AND WEEKLY PROGRAMS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTERS TO HELP CHILDREN GROW IN BEING MORE PHYSICALLY, RELATIONALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY. WETSEMBEKILE PROVIDED BASIC HYGIENE SUPPLIES TO OVER 300 CHILDREN THROUGHOUT 2022.
BENEVOLENCE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH: IN 2022, WETSEMBEKILE MINISTRIES CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FOOD, HOUSING AND BASIC HOUSEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH NO OR SEVERLY INADEQUATE HOUSING, FUNDS FOR MEDICAL HELP, AND ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR TRANSPORTATION, UNIFORMS AND FEES FOR SCHOOL FOR STRUGGLING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING CHILD-LED HOMESTEADS. HOMES WERE BUILT FOR A SINGLE MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN AND AN ELDERLY MAN WITH NO FAMILY. THE THREE WELLS AND THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS ESTABLISHED IN PRIOR YEARS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER TO OVER 250 HOMESTEADS. A FOOD DISTRIBUTION WAS DONE IN DECEMBER TO PROVIDE 260 HOMESTEADS WITH A FEW WEEKS WORTH OF FOOD.
COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD: IN 2022, WETSEMBEKILE MINISTRIES PROVIDED FOOD FOR LOCAL SWAZI VOLUNTEERS TO COOK SIX DAYS A WEEK AT 3 COMMUNITY CENTERS. PRIMARILARY THEY WERE COOKING BREAKFAST FOR PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN, AND THEN LUNCH FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN ARE ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE, AND THIS IS THEIR MAIN MEAL EACH DAY. APPROXIMATELY 300 CHILDREN ARE SERVED,ADDING UP TO 2,175 MEALS SERVED PER WEEK, 52 WEEKS PER YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steve Anderson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mxolisi Myeni Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $50,000 |
Erica Myeni Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $18,000 |
Brent Corrigan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Hallock Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $201,440 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $201,440 |
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 | $201,440 |
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 | $119,967 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,202 |
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 | $4,123 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $72 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,203 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $257 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $880 |
Total functional expenses | $213,596 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,393 |
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 | $37,393 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,704 |
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 | $1,704 |
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 | $43,787 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$8,098 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,393 |