OPERATION BOOTSTRAP-AFRICA

EIN: 416051952 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Minneapolis, MN

Total Revenue
$2,022,436
Total Expenses
$1,789,255
Total Assets
$2,594,044
Net Assets
$2,441,081
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Jason Bergmann
Phone
6128714980
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

OPERATION BOOTSTRAP-AFRICA, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.8M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

Operation Bootstrap Africa (OBA) partners with Africans to strengthen their future through education, healthcare, agriculture, and other long-term development projects.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,903,533
Program Service Revenue $35,654
Investment Income $83,249
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,022,436

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,332,928
Salaries & Benefits $248,909
Fundraising Expenses $189,687
Program Expenses $1,456,982
Other Expenses $207,418
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,789,255

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,022,436 $1,781,414 +0.1%
Expenses $1,789,255 $1,695,536 +0.1%
Net Income $233,181 $85,878 +1.7%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

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
6
$100,109
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jason Bergmann Executive Director 40
Officer
$97,108 $3,001 $100,109
Doreen Hernesman Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Hedley Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peyton Taylor President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marlys Melius Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
John McAllister Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gene Mickelson Past President 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stan Guimont Vice-president 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dean McDevitt Treasurer 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kjell Ferris Secretary 1
Officer 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
2024 $2,022,436 $1,789,255 $2,594,044 $233,181
2023 $1,781,414 $1,695,536 $2,020,473 $85,878
2022 $1,648,306 $1,393,508 $1,806,143 $254,798
2021 $1,519,929 $1,202,235 $1,772,257 $317,694
2020 $1,121,445 $1,294,661 $1,248,994 $-173,216
2019 $1,282,889 $922,793 $1,394,625 $360,096
2018 $949,084 $834,141 $1,022,612 $114,943
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