Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 20-4269664 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA
Profile
Improve opportunities in serra leone
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
71st percentile
Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
92nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
19th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$22,577
Up $11,057 (+96%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$22,577
Up $11,057 (+96%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$67,009
Down $49,108 (-42%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$55,952
Down $90,363 (-62%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$11,057
Up $41,255 (+137%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
To improve education, economic opportunities and sustainable living for people in sierra leone.
Improve opportunities in serra leone
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| COLLEGE STUDENT GRANT - OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE TO PAY FOR TUITION, SUPPLIES, FOOD & HOUSING COSTS FOR THE FOUR YEAR DURATION | $18,989 | $18,989 |
| WELL PROJECT - COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR WELLS IN COMMUNITIES THAT NEED THEM THE MOST. | $9,188 | $9,188 |
| Other program services | $6,453 | $6,453 |
| SANITARY PAD PROJECT - WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE PAD PROJECT AND DAYS FOR GIRLS TO GET SANITARY PADS AVAILABLE FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN. | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH J CULBERSON | President & CEO | - | $0 | - | - |
| JAMES CULBERSON | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| JENNIFER KLEIN | CFO | - | $0 | - | - |
| SANDY BURKART | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
“Activity COLLEGE STUDENT GRANT Amount 18,989Activity SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS Amount 1,104Activity DISABLED CHILDREN DONATION Amount 3,479Activity WELL PROJECT Amount 9,188Activity SANITARY PAD PROJECT Amount 1,700Activity SANITATION & HYGIENE (WASH) PRO Amount 520Activity SOLAR LANTERN PROJECT Amount 1,350”
“Description AmountWEBSITE EXPENSE 63STIPENDS TO OVERSEE PROJECTS 5,400TEAM SUPPORT 200ADVERTISING 276BANK CHARGES 553BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 640DUES AND FEES 3,981SUPPLIES 1,764TRAVEL 250CONFERENCE,COVENTION,MEETINGS 150MEALS 135”
“Category Beginning of Year End of YearCURRENT ASSETS 1,025 1,025COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 7,073 7,073”
“Seminars & workshops - sierra leone rising conducts educational seminars and workshops focused on leadership development, education, womens empowerment, and community health initiatives. These sessions aim to provide knowledge, skills, and resources to support sustainable development within local communities disabled children donation - supports children with disabilities by providing essential resources such as mobility aids, educational materials, and basic care supplies to improve their quality of life and access to education. Our primary donation initiative in this area is legs for sierra leone, helping restore mobility and independence.”
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | POWDER SPRINGS |
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| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 14479 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 67009 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 11057 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 1021 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 11520 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 22577 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 36330 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 67009 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 11520 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 22577 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 11520 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 22577 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 3000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 0.00 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | SARAH J CULBERSON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | JAMES CULBERSON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | JENNIFER KLEIN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | SANDY BURKART |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT & CEO |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | CFO |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 8098 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 8098 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 13412 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES IN SERRA LEONE |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 2189 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | COLLEGE STUDENT GRANT - OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE TO PAY FOR TUITION, SUPPLIES, FOOD & HOUSING COSTS FOR THE FOUR YEAR DURATION |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | SANITARY PAD PROJECT - WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE PAD PROJECT AND DAYS FOR GIRLS TO GET SANITARY PADS AVAILABLE FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | WELL PROJECT - COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR WELLS IN COMMUNITIES THAT NEED THEM THE MOST. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 3 | Other program services |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 18989 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 1700 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 2 | 9188 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 3 | 6453 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 18989 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 1700 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 2 | 9188 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 3 | 6453 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 55952 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 36330 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 67009 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 67008 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 119072 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 88356 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 111557 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 53331 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 439324 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 45 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 3 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 50 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.88530 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 390759 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 48565 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 67008 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 119072 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 88356 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 111557 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 439324 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 439374 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Activity COLLEGE STUDENT GRANT Amount 18,989Activity SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS Amount 1,104Activity DISABLED CHILDREN DONATION Amount 3,479Activity WELL PROJECT Amount 9,188Activity SANITARY PAD PROJECT Amount 1,700Activity SANITATION & HYGIENE (WASH) PRO Amount 520Activity SOLAR LANTERN PROJECT Amount 1,350 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Description AmountWEBSITE EXPENSE 63STIPENDS TO OVERSEE PROJECTS 5,400TEAM SUPPORT 200ADVERTISING 276BANK CHARGES 553BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 640DUES AND FEES 3,981SUPPLIES 1,764TRAVEL 250CONFERENCE,COVENTION,MEETINGS 150MEALS 135 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Category Beginning of Year End of YearCURRENT ASSETS 1,025 1,025COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 7,073 7,073 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS - SIERRA LEONE RISING CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, WOMENS EMPOWERMENT, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES. THESE SESSIONS AIM TO PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITIES DISABLED CHILDREN DONATION - SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS MOBILITY AIDS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND BASIC CARE SUPPLIES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION. OUR PRIMARY DONATION INITIATIVE IN THIS AREA IS LEGS FOR SIERRA LEONE, HELPING RESTORE MOBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | List of grants and similar amounts paid Part I line 10 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Description of other expenses Part I line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Description of other assets Part II line 24 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Other program services Part III line 31 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
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| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | SARAH J CULBERSON |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT & CEO |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3109754095 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-08-21 |
| ReturnHeader/DisasterReliefTxt | 0 | LA CO WILDFIRES IN JANUARY 2025 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | THE KPOSOWA FOUNDATION INC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | KPOS |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/InCareOfNm | 0 | % SARAH J CULBERSON |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1049 HAVENHURST DRIVE STE 112 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | LOS ANGELES |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 90046 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 884200910 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | HSS ASSOCIATES |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 3500 E Colorado Blvd Suite 111 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | Pasadena |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 91107 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 6264463126 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-09-15 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | ESTHER HO |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-09-15T13:35:28-04:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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