AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA)

EIN: 880461880 501(c)(3) International Affairs

RENO, NV

Total Revenue
$1,255,311
Total Expenses
$1,254,092
Total Assets
$1,290,918
Net Assets
$1,006,505
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
NV
Principal Officer
JOSHUA J HARVEY
Phone
7754124300
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA), founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

AF (USA) FACILITATES THE EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE LIVING IN OR ADJACENT TO PROTECTED AREAS IN AFRICA BY FORGING UNIQUE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN CONSERVATION INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITIES, SPECIFICALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1. EDUCATION - SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONSERVATION LESSONS. 2. HEALTHCARE AND CLEAN WATER - PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTERS, HIV/AIDS AWARENESS PROGRAMS, ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, AND SANITATION. 3. INCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES - AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS, SKILL CENTERS, ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION AWARENESS - EDUCATING RURAL COMMUNITIES SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT LAND MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $535,324

EDUCATION - AF (USA) MAKES THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LOCAL SCHOOLS A PRIORITY BELIEVING THAT RURAL PEOPLE CAN BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION. FUNDS ($475,570) WERE DISTRIBUTED TO...

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EDUCATION - AF (USA) MAKES THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LOCAL SCHOOLS A PRIORITY BELIEVING THAT RURAL PEOPLE CAN BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION. FUNDS ($475,570) WERE DISTRIBUTED TO CLASSROOMS, KITCHENS, AND FACILITIES PROJECTS IN TANZANIA, SOUTH AFRICA AND KENYA. AF (USA) DISTRIBUTED ($59,754) TO FUND THE COMMUNITY LEADERS EDUCATION FUND (CLEF). THIS PROGRAM HAS THE GOAL OF EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING LEADERSHIP AND ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO COMPONENTS, THE ACADEMIC SPONSORSHIP AND THE RECIPIENT'S REQUIREMENT THAT THEY SHARE THEIR NEWLY ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $360,886

HEALTHCARE AND CLEAN WATER - AF (USA) GRANTED FUNDS ($229,469) FOR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CENTERS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND TANZANIA. FUNDS WERE DISTRIBUTED ($81,614) FOR COMMUNITY WATER BOREHOLES AND OTHER...

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HEALTHCARE AND CLEAN WATER - AF (USA) GRANTED FUNDS ($229,469) FOR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CENTERS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND TANZANIA. FUNDS WERE DISTRIBUTED ($81,614) FOR COMMUNITY WATER BOREHOLES AND OTHER WATER-RELATED PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA AND KENYA. AF (USA) FUNDED ($27,977) FOR SOLAR CLINICS IN TANZANIA AND MOZAMBIQUE. AF (USA) DISTRIBUTED ($21,826) FOR ENVIROLOOS FOR SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Program 3
Expenses: $33,177

CONSERVATION - ($16,250) WAS DISTRIBUTED FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, ($11,150) WAS DISTRIBUTED TO OWB PROGRAM FOR OCEAN CONSERVATION, ($4,050) WAS DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PHINDA CONSERVATION...

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CONSERVATION - ($16,250) WAS DISTRIBUTED FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, ($11,150) WAS DISTRIBUTED TO OWB PROGRAM FOR OCEAN CONSERVATION, ($4,050) WAS DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PHINDA CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUPPORTING PANGOLINS AND ($1,727) TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE NYAKWERI FOREST IN KENYA.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,232,100
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $23,211
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,255,311

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $946,405
Salaries & Benefits $208,832
Fundraising Expenses $64,135
Program Expenses $946,405
Other Expenses $98,855
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,254,092

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,255,311 $1,363,386 -0.1%
Expenses $1,254,092 $773,816 +0.6%
Net Income $1,219 $589,570 -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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
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
4
$0
Total Directors
5
$118,407
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WENDY WOOD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0
Director
$118,407 $0 $118,407
RON BRIGGS TRUSTEE 0.1
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE GAITO TRUSTEE 0.1
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA LYON TRUSTEE 0.1
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN MOEHL TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT 0.1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK H DENZLER VICE PRESIDENT 0.1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA J HARVEY SECRETARY 0.1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RAYLENE AMES TREASURER 0.1
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,255,311 $1,254,092 $1,290,918 $1,219
2022 $1,363,386 $773,816 $1,121,470 $589,570
2021 $618,298 $862,518 $427,397 $-244,220
2020 $566,276 $830,363 $665,777 $-264,087
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