ORCHARD AFRICA

EIN: 161731124 501(c)(3)

Gilbert, AZ

Total Revenue
$1,511,711
Total Expenses
$1,538,932
Total Assets
$540,981
Net Assets
$383,450
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Michelle Tessendorf
Phone
4809669037
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ORCHARD AFRICA, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

Orchard: Africa equips the church to care for the vulnerable.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,511,711
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,511,711

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $600,119
Salaries & Benefits $577,378
Fundraising Expenses $67,575
Program Expenses $1,401,538
Other Expenses $361,435
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,538,932

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,511,711 $1,410,552 +0.1%
Expenses $1,538,932 $1,323,676 +0.2%
Net Income $-27,221 $86,876 -1.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
8
Volunteers
150

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$102,406
Total Directors
8
$102,406
Key Employees
1
$102,406
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Michelle Tessendorf CEO & Co-Founder Orchard: Africa 40
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$30,406 $72,000 $102,406
Michael Tessendorf Senior Pastor & Co-Founder - Orchard: Africa 40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian La Mew Executive Pastor - Orchard Africa 40
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Gates Owner - Awake Window & Door Company 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Herbert Fluharty Owner - MGI Services 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Wagner Owner - Heritage Tractor 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ric Leutwyler CEO - Evidence Solutions Inc 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nathan Buchalski Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,511,711 $1,538,932 $540,981 $-27,221
2022 $1,410,552 $1,323,676 $491,917 $86,876
2021 $993,489 $935,237 $440,033 $58,252
2020 $1,189,165 $884,222 $411,748 $304,943
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