Africa Foundation Usa

Organization Overview

Africa Foundation Usa is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Africa Foundation USA employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Africa Foundation USA 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, Africa Foundation USA generated $618.3k 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 (11.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $862.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA) FACILITATES THE EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE LIVING IN OR ADJACENT TO PROTECTED AREAS IN SOUTH/EAST AFRICA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATION - AF (USA) MAKES THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PRESCHOOLS, PRIMARY SCHOOLS, AND HIGH SCHOOLS A PRIORITY BELIEVING THAT THROUGH EDUCATION, RURAL PEOPLE CAN BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. FUNDS ($261,218) WERE DISTRIBUTED TO CLASSROOMS, KITCHENS, AND FACILITIES PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA, TANZANIA, AND KENYA. AF (USA) HELPED FUND THE COMMUNITY LEADERS EDUCATION FUND (CLEF) ($57,950). THIS PROGRAM HAS THE GOAL OF EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING LEADERSHIP AND ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO COMPONENTS, THE ACADEMIC SPONSORSHIP AND THE RECIPIENT'S REQUIREMENT THAT THEY SHARE THEIR NEWLY ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES.


INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES - AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA) HELPS FOSTER INCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN RURAL COMMUNITIES, WHOSE MEMBERS MUST HAVE A SOURCE OF INCOME TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA) FUNDS VARIOUS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROVIDES ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TO FARMERS IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE ($149,916), AND BUILDS SKILL CENTERS AND MARKETS IN WHICH COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN SELL THEIR PRODUCTS.


HEALTHCARE AND CLEAN WATER - AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA) DISTRIBUTED FUNDS ($35,324) TO BUILD A KITCHEN AND DINING FACILITY FOR A HOME-BASED CARE CENTER IN MPUMALANGA, SOUTH AFRICA. THEY PROVIDED MASKS AND RELIEF ASSISTANCE ($13,400) FOR THE COVID 19 RESPONSE THROUGHOUT THE REGION, ($34,937) FOR ENVIROLOOS IN KIRKMANS AND PHINDA, ($13,164) FOR COMMUNITY WATER BOREHOLES AND OTHER WATER-RELATED PROJECTS IN BOTSWANA AND MOZAMBIQUE, AND ($2,500) FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES.


CONSERVATION


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wendy Wood
Executive Director
$88,666
Jan Moehl
Trustee/president
$0
Mark H Denzler
Vice President
$0
Raylene Ames
Treasurer
$0
Mark J Jenness
Secretary
$0
Jane Gaito
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$621,814
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$621,814
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $15
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$3,531
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $618,298

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Africa Foundation Usa has recieved totaling $217,795.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Aileen Getty Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$131,000
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$15,950
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$12,845
Hevrdejs Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$7,500
Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, IL

PURPOSE: EMPLOYEE HELPING HANDS GRANT

$500
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