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.
Form
990
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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Shefler Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anne Meyer Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Karen Gleason Board Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kristen Brock Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $56,575 |
Debbie Cox Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Tim Hart Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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 | $188,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,576 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,288 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $535 |
Payroll taxes | $4,440 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,215 |
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 | $4,537 |
Information technology | $4,286 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $595 |
Travel | $420 |
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 | $2,648 |
All other expenses | $1,114 |
Total functional expenses | $271,366 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,794 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $72,851 |
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 | $700 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,714 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $99,059 |
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 | $69,059 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,000 |
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 | $99,059 |