Friends Of@kowak is located in Erie, CO. 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@kowak 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, Friends Of@kowak generated $69.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $56.7k during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION ASSISTANCE: FRIENDS OF KOWAK FOK WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEVERAL PRIVATE AS WELL AS PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST TANZANIA TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT VOLUNTEER TIME AND COMMUNICATION SO THE SCHOOLS CAN OFFER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY TO INDIGENT STUDENTS. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS IDENTIFY STUDENTS AND ASSESS FINANCIAL NEED. FOK MANAGERS AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE SUBSTANTIAL INVOLVEMENT IN ADMINISTERING THE FINANCIAL AID MONITORING STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND MENTORING AND MAINTAINING CONTINUING COMMUNICATION WITH THE STUDENTS. 45 STUDENTS IN PARTNERING SCHOOLS KOWAK GIRLS SCHOOL BARATON GIRANGO ANGEL HOUSE AND OTHERS WERE SERVED.
KOWAK HOSPITAL SUPPORT: FOK ASSISTS KOWAK HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF TO IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT OR CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ADMINISTERS MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE NOURISHMENT SUPPLEMENTS INCLUDING MILK AND CEREAL TO INFANTS AND CHILDREN APPROX 90 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM EXPOSED TO HIV OR WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AIDS THROUGH THE HOSPITAL'S REGIONAL HIV AIDS OUTPATIENT CLINIC.
FRIENDS OF KOWAK PROVIDES FUNDS AND VOLUNTEER TIME TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES AND CHILDREN INCLUDING HEALTH AND EDUCATION SUPPORT. A SMALL STIPEND IS PAID TO A LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR TO MANAGE SUCH FUNDS AND TO MENTOR SUPPORTED STUDENTS AND MONITOR THEIR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE. MASUBI MANAGED STUDENTS
FRIENDS OF KOWAK ASSISTED THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. BRIGIT WITH ITS MINISTRY BY SUPPLEMENTING FUEL COSTS FOR PRIESTS AND DEACONS TO VISIT OUT-LYING REMOTE CHURCHES AND ALSO PROVIDED FUNDING FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas W Scott President | 18 | $0 | |
Kathy Montgomery Secretary | 8 | $0 | |
Henry Lachowski Board Member | 6 | $0 | |
James Montgmery Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $69,337 |
Interest on Savings | $16 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $69,353 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $0 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $21,077 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $21,077 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $35,651 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $56,728 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,854 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $29,075 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $73,929 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of@kowak has awarded $35,651 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WANZITA JULIUS PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES AND POVERTY RELIEF | $1,256 |
ST BRIGITA CATHOLIC CHURCH PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION; | $2,470 |
KOWAK GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: TO ASSIST WITH TUITION PAYMENTS OTHER FEES AND PURCHASE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR INDIGENT SECONDARY STUDENTS CHOSEN BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BASED ON NEED. | $10,267 |
GIRANGO SECONDARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: TO ASSIST WITH TUITION PAYMENTS OTHERS FEES AND PURCHASE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR INDIGENT SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AN ADMINISTERED BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL. | $2,885 |
ANGEL HOUSE SCHOOL PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE SCHOOL TO BE USED FOR AN INDIGENT STUDENT FOR TUITION ROOM BOARD AND PURCHASE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES. | $705 |
BARATON SCHOOL LTD PURPOSE: TO ASSIST WITH COST OF TUITION OTHER FEES AND PURCHASE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR INDIGENT PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AS ADMINISTERED BY THE SCHOOL PERSONNEL. | $4,612 |