EDUCATE BWINDI

EIN: 474260037 501(c)(3) Education

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$264,991
Total Expenses
$264,924
Total Assets
$22,077
Net Assets
$22,077
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Karen Pampush
Phone
3128058727
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

EDUCATE BWINDI, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $265K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

To provide support to educate the most vulnerable children in Bwindi, Uganda, to help them to build better futures for themselves and their families.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $211,079 Revenue: $0

We helped to support the operations of Bwindi Watoto elementary school through financial assistance for operation and infrastructure, as well as administrative and technical support through...

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We helped to support the operations of Bwindi Watoto elementary school through financial assistance for operation and infrastructure, as well as administrative and technical support through volunteers. During the school year beginning in early calendar year 2024, the school had approximately 200 students in pre-kindergarten through seventh grade. Most students board at the school and receive nutritious food. Class sizes at the school are limited to 22, unusual in Uganda. In 2024, the school continued to have the highest test scores in the district.

Program 2
Expenses: $35,442 Revenue: $0

We helped to support more than forty graduates of the school in obtaining secondary and post-secondary education through support given to Bwindi Community Program and through the administration of...

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We helped to support more than forty graduates of the school in obtaining secondary and post-secondary education through support given to Bwindi Community Program and through the administration of Bwindi Watoto School.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,000 Revenue: $0

The president of the organization travels to Bwindi, Uganda and visits the school on an annual basis. She visits with the children and provides technical and educational assistance and training and...

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The president of the organization travels to Bwindi, Uganda and visits the school on an annual basis. She visits with the children and provides technical and educational assistance and training and personally observes the use of grant funds.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $263,824
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,167
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $264,991

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $246,521
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $3,257
Program Expenses $248,521
Other Expenses $18,403
TOTAL EXPENSES $264,924

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $264,991 $337,975 -0.2%
Expenses $264,924 $383,544 -0.3%
Net Income $67 $-45,569 -1.0%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
7

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
7
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lorna Gladstone President 55
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Pampush President 20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Mills Treasurer 35
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Razinger Treasurer 20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Donahue Vice President 15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kyasiimire Mercy Vice President 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Hudson Secretary 5
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
2025 $264,991 $264,924 $22,077 $67
2024 $337,975 $383,544 $22,010 $-45,569
2023 $230,590 $254,853 $67,579 $-24,263
2022 $164,254 $169,904 $91,842 $-5,650
2021 $195,495 $117,563 $97,492 $77,932
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