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Self Help Africa Inc

EIN 27-0580530 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

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Profile

To empower rural africa to achieve economic independence.

115 East 23rd Street Floor 3New York, NY 10010

www.selfhelpafrica.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

42nd percentile

0.8%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-9.6%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$280,670

Up $83,589 (+42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$135,979

Up $83,367 (+158%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$144,691

Up $222 (+0.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$612,110

Up $197,286 (+48%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$607,261

Up $83,530 (+16%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$4,849

Up $113,756 (+104%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2014: $413,653Liabilities 2014: $241,174Net Assets 2014: $172,4792014Assets 2015: $450,075Liabilities 2015: $156,942Net Assets 2015: $293,1332015Assets 2016: $495,895Liabilities 2016: $89,113Net Assets 2016: $406,7822016Assets 2017: $491,175Liabilities 2017: $83,392Net Assets 2017: $407,7832017Assets 2018: $333,645Liabilities 2018: $119,446Net Assets 2018: $214,1992018Assets 2019: $408,240Liabilities 2019: $52,717Net Assets 2019: $355,5232019Assets 2020: $249,198Liabilities 2020: $70,175Net Assets 2020: $179,0232020Assets 2021: $463,746Liabilities 2021: $107,720Net Assets 2021: $356,0262021Assets 2022: $343,081Liabilities 2022: $79,338Net Assets 2022: $263,7432022Assets 2023: $197,081Liabilities 2023: $52,612Net Assets 2023: $144,4692023Assets 2024: $280,670Liabilities 2024: $135,979Net Assets 2024: $144,6912024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$280,670
Liabilities$135,979
Net Assets$144,691
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $1,090,643Expenses 2014: $955,830Net Income 2014: $134,8132014Revenue 2015: $1,009,392Expenses 2015: $888,738Net Income 2015: $120,6542015Revenue 2016: $1,760,238Expenses 2016: $1,646,589Net Income 2016: $113,6492016Revenue 2017: $1,063,395Expenses 2017: $1,028,447Net Income 2017: $34,9482017Revenue 2018: $1,541,050Expenses 2018: $1,688,042Net Income 2018: -$146,9922018Revenue 2019: $775,471Expenses 2019: $634,147Net Income 2019: $141,3242019Revenue 2020: $507,820Expenses 2020: $542,381Net Income 2020: -$34,5612020Revenue 2021: $951,953Expenses 2021: $774,950Net Income 2021: $177,0032021Revenue 2022: $970,826Expenses 2022: $1,010,312Net Income 2022: -$39,4862022Revenue 2023: $414,824Expenses 2023: $523,731Net Income 2023: -$108,9072023Revenue 2024: $612,110Expenses 2024: $607,261Net Income 2024: $4,8492024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$612,110
Expenses$607,261
Net Income$4,849
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$280,670
Liabilities
$135,979
Net assets
$144,691
Revenue
$612,110
Expenses
$607,261
Net income
$4,849
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.14$0.14$0.61$0.61$0.00
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.05$0.14$0.41$0.52$0.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.08$0.26$0.97$1.01$0.04
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.46$0.11$0.36$0.95$0.77$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.07$0.18$0.51$0.54$0.03
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.41$0.05$0.36$0.78$0.63$0.14
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.33$0.12$0.21$1.54$1.69$0.15
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.08$0.41$1.06$1.03$0.03
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.50$0.09$0.41$1.76$1.65$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.16$0.29$1.01$0.89$0.12
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.24$0.17$1.09$0.96$0.13
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$837,290
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To empower rural africa to achieve economic independence.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$167,690$194,692▲ $27,002
Pledges and Grants Receivable$15,263$70,585▲ $55,322
Investments Program Related$14,128$9,393▼ $4,735
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$6,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$197,081$280,670▲ $83,589
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$28,772$110,123▲ $81,351
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,840$25,856▲ $2,016
Total Liabilities$52,612$135,979▲ $83,367
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$144,469$144,691▲ $222
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$144,469$144,691▲ $222
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$197,081$280,670▲ $83,589

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$3,610$3,610
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Courtney RosenbloomExecutive DirectorFT$130,000$130,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Norman SheehanPresident
Jim GalvinBoard Member
John DardisBoard Member
Liam McclenoonBoard Member
Thomas CorcoranBoard Member
Megan FairlieSecretary , Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$836,877
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$413
Other Revenue
$-225,180
All Other Contributions
$218,883
Change in Net Assets
$4,849

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$612,110
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$108
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$612,218
Total Revenue per Form 990
$612,110
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$257,752
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$241,235
Total Fundraising Expense$144,660
Other Expenses$108,274
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$257,752--$257,752
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$49,970$19,501$60,529$130,000
Other Salaries and Wages$28,509$11,125$34,533$74,167
Travel$18,911$7,380$22,906$49,197
Office Expenses$3,191$18,457$3,865$25,513
Other Employee Benefits$7,764$3,030$9,405$20,199
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,133-$19,133
Payroll Taxes$6,484$2,531$7,854$16,869
All Other Expenses-$7,494$4,376$11,870
Occupancy$984$385$1,192$2,561
Total Functional Expenses$373,565$89,036$144,660$607,261

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$607,261
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$607,261
Total Expenses per Form 990$607,261
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$257,752

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram Program Service---$257,752
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$225,180
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
New York Ball$537,612-$82,003-
Nyc Marathon$41,904-$7,185-
Total Events$604,996-$225,179$-225,179
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is sent to the board of directors for their review and approval and all questions and comments are appropriately resolved before the return is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are required to disclose any conflict of interests which they may have in relation to an item or issue for discussion and, should such a conflict arise, to absent themselves from the discussion or issue. No such conflicts were disclosed in 2016.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Employee salaries are determined by a review of comparable salaries in the sector by the board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its documents available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Self Help Africa Inc
EIN
27-0580530
Phone
2122060847
Address
115 EAST 23RD STREET FLOOR 3, NEW YORK, NY 10010

Signing Officer

Name
Norman Sheehan
Title
Chair
Phone
2122060847
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Norman Sheehan
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Tait Weller & Baker Llp
Address
50 SOUTH 16TH STREET SUITE 2900, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Preparer
Harrison Pereira
Phone
2159798800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Impairment of program investment -4,735.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management has reviewed the tax positions for each of the open tax years taken (2020 - 2022) or those expected to be taken in self help africa's 2023 tax return and has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements.”

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IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt07854
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02531
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06484
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt016869
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt015263
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt070585
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt06000
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0NORMAN SHEEHAN
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0612796
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0130463
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0538
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0104947
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-198510
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-108907
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0288321
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0523731
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0414824
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt04849
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0412
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01088026
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0588284
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt04333610
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt04334835
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt03610
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt03610
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0607261
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt0108
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0108
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0612110
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT HAS REVIEWED THE TAX POSITIONS FOR EACH OF THE OPEN TAX YEARS TAKEN (2020 - 2022) OR THOSE EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN SELF HELP AFRICA'S 2023 TAX RETURN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0607261
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0612110
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0612218
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0607261
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt0257752
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0PROGRAM PROGRAM SERVICE
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt0257752
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0WIRE
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0PROGRAM SERVICES.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt0257752
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GRANT FUNDS ARE MONITORED BY REPORTING PROVIDED BY THE GRANTEES.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/Total501c3OrgCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt0257752
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt0604996
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt0537612
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt041904
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt025480
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt0225179
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentEvent1Amt07000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt07000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0NEW YORK BALL
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0NYC MARATHON
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt0112535
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt08000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt0120535
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt0537612
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt041904
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt025480
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0604996
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0-225179
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt08456
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt097644
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt082003
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt07185
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherEventsTotalCnt01
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL AND ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE APPROPRIATELY RESOLVED BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTERESTS WHICH THEY MAY HAVE IN RELATION TO AN ITEM OR ISSUE FOR DISCUSSION AND, SHOULD SUCH A CONFLICT ARISE, TO ABSENT THEMSELVES FROM THE DISCUSSION OR ISSUE. NO SUCH CONFLICTS WERE DISCLOSED IN 2016.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EMPLOYEE SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BY A REVIEW OF COMPARABLE SALARIES IN THE SECTOR BY THE BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4IMPAIRMENT OF PROGRAM INVESTMENT -4,735.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
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IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt089036
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0373565
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0607261
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt052612
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0135979
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0144469
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0144691
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0373565
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt0130000
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt0-224767
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0612110
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt00
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0197081
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0280670
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TravelGrp/FundraisingAmt022906
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07380
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt018911
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt049197
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
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