Congo Relief Mission Inc is located in Littleton, CO. The organization was established in 1997. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Congo Relief Mission Inc 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 12/2021, Congo Relief Mission Inc generated $60.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $41.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AND HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE PEOPLE OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE THIRD LARGEST COUNTRY IN AFRICA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC) BORDERS NINE COUNTRIES AND IS SITUATED IN THE REGION KNOWN AS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. IN TERMS OF QUALITY OF LIFE, DRC RANKS 179 OUT OF 189 OF THE UNS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX IN THE WORLD, AMONG THE LOWEST LIFE EXPECTANCY, EDUCATION LEVELS, AND INCOME. LIFE FOR MOST PEOPLE IS A DAILY STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE. ACCORDING TO THE UN, THE PEOPLE EARN $584 PER YEAR OR $1.60 PER DAY. THE DRC'S POPULATION IS ALMOST 96 MILLION PEOPLE, WITH 27 MILLION PEOPLE, INCLUDING 15.8 MILLION CHILDREN, LIVING IN ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY. SOME 5 MILLION CHILDREN AND ORPHANED. IN 2021, CONGO RELIEF MISSION INC. (CRM) CONTINUED TO SUPPORT ORPHAN CHILDREN. CRM PROVIDED FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT 5 ORPHANAGES WITH AROUND 200 CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM NEWBORNS TO 18 YEARS OLDS. IN 2021 CRM RAISED $67,000 TO HELP FEED AND CARE FOR THESE ORPHANS. SCHOOL FEES WERE PAID FOR 187 ORPHANS. THE ORPHANAGES ALSO RECEIVED MONIES TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY FOOD. CRM SUPPORTED THE PLANTING OF MORINGA TREES IN MBUJI-MAYI TO IN THE HOPES OF PRODUCING A HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS FOOD SUPPLEMENT FOR THE ORPHANS. THE EFFORTS OF CONGO RELIEF MISSION (CRM) BENEFIT PEOPLE IN EXTREME POVERTY LIVING IN MBUJIMAYI. MBUJIMAYI IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER-SOUTH REGION OF CONGO, IN THE EASTERN KASAI REGION. THE THIRD LARGEST CITY IN CONGO, MBUJIMAYI, HAS A POPULATION OF MORE THAN THREE MILLION PEOPLE. IT IS A LARGELY UNDERDEVELOPED AREA WITH A TOTAL LACK OF BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE. ONLY A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY AND RUNNING WATER. CONFLICT, POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY, AND ECONOMIC COLLAPSE HAVE LEFT MANY PEOPLE WITHOUT BASIC ESSENTIALS, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN. CRMS PROGRAMS HELP THE MOST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ms Alison Suthers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Dr Lucy Nolan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Mr Dustin Gallegos President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
FR Gaston Muyombo Field Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Mrs Patti Zecchi Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Mr Randy Haverkamp Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $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 | $60,585 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $60,585 |
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 | $60,585 |
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 | $39,640 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $41,557 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,447 |
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 | $54,447 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $54,447 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $54,447 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Congo Relief Mission Inc has recieved totaling $35,272.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $30,250 |
Lloyd L King And Eleanor R King Foundation Littleton, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22 |
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