Friends Of Ruwenzori Foundation

Organization Overview

Friends Of Ruwenzori Foundation is located in Orinda, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (P12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Ruwenzori Foundation 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 Ruwenzori Foundation generated $253.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $271.4k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

"INVESTING IN HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION TO BUILD ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE FOR RURAL UGANDANS." WE ARE THE MAIN FUNDING PARTNER OF KIDA (KITOJO INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ACTION), A UGANDAN-RUN NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HOSPITAL OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS: 147,394. 1.SUBSIDY OF KIDA HOSPITAL OPERATIONS APPLIED TO SALARIES OF 53 HEALTHCARE WORKERS: 143,629. KIDA HOSPITAL PROVIDES 24-HOUR INPATIENT CARE, LABOR AND DELIVERY, C-SECTIONS AS NEEDED, MINOR SURGERY, OUTPATIENT CARE INCLUDING HIV TESTING, IMMUNIZATIONS, PRENATAL CARE AND FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES. IN 2023 THERE WERE 2,821 INPATIENT ADMISSIONS, 4,845 OUTPATIENT VISITS, 373 BABIES DELIVERED, 851 FAMILY PLANNING VISITS, 345 WOMEN RECEIVED PRENATAL CARE, 2,003 HIV TESTS WERE PERFORMED, 97% OF 5,018 ACTIVE HIV+ CLIENTS SUPPRESSED THEIR VIRAL LOAD, 202 SURGICAL OPERATIONS TOOK PLACE, INCLUDING 91 C-SECTIONS, AND 8,533 CHILDREN WERE VACCINATED FOR MEASLES, DPT, POLIO, AND TB. 98 WOMEN WERE SCREENED FOR CERVICAL CANCER.


2.SUBSIDY FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH: 3,765. COMMUNITY OUTREACHES CONTINUED IN 2023 TO ADDRESS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHERE MANY OF THE VACCINATIONS WERE PERFORMED, FAMILY PLANNING SESSIONS WERE CONDUCTED, AND WOMEN RECEIVED PRENATAL CARE. KIDA'S DRAMA GROUP PERFORMED EDUCATIONAL SHOWS DURING COMMUNITY OUTREACHES. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS VISITED MANY HIV POSITIVE CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES. THE DRAMA GROUP ALSO HELPED PROMOTE KIDA'S HEALTH INSURANCE COOPERATIVE (KCHIP).


ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR: 40,606. 1.ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN EDUCATION COSTS: 30,532. UGANDAN SCHOOLS REOPENED IN 2022. 109 STUDENTS WERE SUPPORTED WITH SCHOOL FEES, SUPPLIES AND COUNSELING. KIDA STAFF MONITORED STUDENT PROGRESS WITH HOME AND SCHOOL VISITS. 2.VOCATIONAL SCHOOL FOR YOUTH SUBSIDY: 10,074. STUDENTS PAY A SMALL TUITION THAT PARTLY COVERS THE COST FOR TEACHER SALARIES AND SUPPLIES. GOAL IS FOR EACH STUDENT TO LEARN A MARKETABLE TRADE AND EARN INCOME. IN 2023 INSTRUCTION CONTINUED IN THE CLASSES OF BRICK BUILDING, CARPENTRY, TAILORING AND HAIRDRESSING. 34 STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM PREVIOUS PANDEMIC YEARS' CLASSES AND AT THE END OF 2023, 10 STUDENTS WERE CONTINUING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deborah Shefler
Board Chair
$0
Anne Meyer
Board Secret
$0
Karen Gleason
Board Treasu
$0
Kristen Brock
Executive Di
$56,575
Debbie Cox
Board Member
$0
Tim Hart
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$14,133
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$239,953
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,233
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$254,086
Total Program Service Revenue$335
Investment income $6
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$111
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$854
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $253,462

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