Ashesi University Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2023, Ashesi University Foundation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ashesi University 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, Ashesi University Foundation generated $13.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN GHANA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAMPUS EXPANSION: TO SERVE ASHESI UNIVERSITY'S (ASHESI) GROWING STUDENT BODY, WE ARE RAISING FUNDS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND BUILD MORE CLASSROOMS, LABS, STUDENT HOUSING, AND COLLABORATIVE SPACES.
SCHOLARSHIPS: AS ASHESI GROWS, WE ARE RAISING FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON SCHOLARSHIPS. 54% OF ASHESI'S STUDENTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID, FUNDED THROUGH TUITION AND DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS.
PROGRAM GROWTH: TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION, WE ARE RAISING FUNDS TO INVEST IN FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, THE EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE AND OTHER INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Patrick Awuah Foundation President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $106,227 |
Lisa Norton-Motulsky Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Conrad Gehrmann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Charles Agyeman Alumni Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Reggie Brown Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peggy Clark Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $640,598 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,642,400 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $475,402 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,282,998 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $580,649 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$24,743 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $13,838,904 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $4,057,700 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $261,676 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,335 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $397,975 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,501 |
Other employee benefits | $20,066 |
Payroll taxes | $54,479 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,836 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $59,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $195,504 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $34,349 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,170 |
Travel | $74,733 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $36,308 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,796 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,292,487 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,789 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,963,481 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,077,472 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $752,900 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $81,630 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $16,819,260 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $53,888 |
Total assets | $25,893,420 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,748 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $256,233 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $4,846,894 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $603,846 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $164,824 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,931,545 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,841,329 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,120,546 |
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 | $25,893,420 |