THE RUKWA FOUNDATION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN KEANE

Phone

8607528957

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE RUKWA FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $176K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $212K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

AT THE RUKWA FOUNDATION WE BELIEVE IN THE INGENUITY, CREATIVITY, AND VIBRANCY OF THE PEOPLE OF TANZANIA. OUR AIM IS TO ISSUE GRANTS THAT IMPROVE HEALTH AND EDUCATION OUTCOMES IN THIS SPECIAL CORNER OF THE WORLD. OUR INTENT IS TO GROW THE FOUNDATION'S RESOURCES AND PUT THOSE RESOURCES TO WORK ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN TANZANIA. WE HAVE A TRACK RECORD OF EFFECTIVE SMALL-SCALE PROJECTS WITH MAXIMUM IMPACT. WE GROW AND LEARN ALONGSIDE OUR GRANTEES IN A QUEST TO NURTURE PROGRAMS THAT HAVE PROFOUND IMPACTS ON THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $207,290 Revenue: $7,252

GRANTS TO SUPPORT HEALTH THROUGH DRILLING CLEAN WATER WELLS AND EDUCATION THROUGH SUPPORTING SCHOOLS IN TANZANIA

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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%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $168,674

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $7,252

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $175,926

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $199,078

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $207,290

Other Expenses $12,799

TOTAL EXPENSES $211,877

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$175,926	$227,729	-0.2%
Expenses	$211,877	$311,263	-0.3%
Net Income	$-35,951	$-83,534	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PATRICK KEANE	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN KEANE	TREASURER/SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN KEANE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR DANIEL MORRISON	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
GLENN PERRONE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK VANDEVANTER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBRA REYNOLDS	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN KANDUSI	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	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	$175,926	$211,877	$167,715	$-35,951
2023	$227,729	$311,263	$203,666	$-83,534
2022	$337,355	$77,244	$287,200	$260,111