Sarara Institute, operating under the name Sarara Foundation, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. Sarara 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 12/2022, Sarara Foundation generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 40.7% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SARARA FOUNDATION OPERATES ACROSS THREE KEY PILLARS: EDUCATION & HEALTH, WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION, AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION: OUR CONSERVATION APPROACH FOCUSES ON HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON MANAGING THE EFFECTS OF RAPID POPULATION INCREASE AND RESULTING ISSUES WITH POLLUTION, BIODIVERSITY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE. OUR WORK INCLUDES: - RANGELAND RESTORATION THROUGH RE-SEEDING AND RE-GREENING PROGRAMS - SUPPORTING RETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY, LOCATED IN NAMUNYAK CONSERVANCY - WILDLIFE RETURNING AND MONITORING THE SAMBURU TRIBE HAS LIVED WITH A HEALTHY, ROBUST ENVIRONMENT FOR MANY GENERATIONS; OUR CORE ROLE IS TO OFFER SUPPORT IN NAVIGATING A MODERNIZING AND FAST-PACED WORLD WHERE TRADITIONAL WISDOM IS OFTEN FORGOTTEN.
HEALTH AND NUTRITION - OUR NOMADIC AND LOCALISED HEALTHCARE SUPPORT IS DESIGNED TO FOCUS ON DELIVERING WORLD CLASS PAEDIATRIC AND MATERNAL CARE TO INDIGENOUS SAMBURU COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN KENYA. EVERY DAY, THE HEALTHCARE TEAM SETS OFF IN THEIR MOBILE CLINIC TO VISIT MANYATTAS (HOMESTEADS) ACROSS THE 850,000 ACRE NAMUNYAK CONSERVANCY TO TREAT MOTHERS AND CHILDREN. OTHER PROGRAMS - SARARA PROMOTES SELF GOVERNANCE, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING AT A COMMUNITY LEVEL. SARARA SUPPORTS THE EMPLOYEMENT OF 75 WILDLIFE RANGERS, 16 ECO RANGERS, 25 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND 60 ELEPHANT KEEPERS.
EDUCATION & HEALTH: THE SARARA FOUNDATION IS HEAVILY INVESTING IN A SUSTAINABLE AND OPPORTUNITY-RICH FUTURE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES OF NORTHERN KENYA. WE OFFER CRITICAL SUPPORT TO A HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED SOCIETY THROUGH: - WORLD-CLASS, CULTURALLY RELEVANT EDUCATION FROM INFANCY TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD - HEALTHCARE SERVICE FOCUSING ON PEDIATRIC, MATERNAL AND DEEP TRAUMA INTERVENTIONS
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND KEY PARTNERSHIPS, WE ENDEAVOR TO EMPOWER THE INDIGENOUS SAMBURA COMMUNITY THROUGH ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROGRAMS. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - MILK TO MARKET PROGRAM WHERE SAMBURU WOMEN SELL EXCESS GOAT MILK, NOT REQUIRED BY THEIR FAMILIES, TO RETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY - BEADWORKS PROGRAM INVOLVES OVER 50 WOMEN WHO PRODUCE BEADED ITEMS SOLD IN THE SARARA ECO LODGE'S TOURISM SHOP - SARARA HAS BUILT THREE ECO LODGES WHOLLY OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY, WITH A TOTAL OF 50 BEDS, WHICH CURRENTLY EMPLOY 125 PEOPLE FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jonathan Bastard President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Jeremy Bastard Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Andrew Smiles Secretary/tr | Officer | 40 | $77,718 |
Nora Flood Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andre Shearer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vruti Shah Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $1,349,882 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,349,882 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,100,602 |
Investment income | $17 |
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 | $2,461,843 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $332,718 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,669 |
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 | $37,793 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,526 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $314 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $98,445 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,935 |
Office expenses | $14,911 |
Information technology | $17,844 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,474 |
Travel | $6,726 |
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 | $9,700 |
Insurance | $6,374 |
All other expenses | $76,390 |
Total functional expenses | $2,554,757 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $138,815 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,541 |
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 | $2,233 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $83,017 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $239,606 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $412,641 |
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 | $412,641 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$173,035 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $239,606 |