Civic Intelligence

Solar Sister Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 27-1185128

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 16, 2015

Organization Profilewww.solarsister.org
PO Box 1002Bristol, RI 02809

(224) 406-4483

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

65th percentile

8.8%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$98,334

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.4% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

22%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

8.1%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$452,601

Up $80,445 (+22%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$440,744

Up $86,490 (+24%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$11,857

Down $6,045 (-34%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,176,699

Up $87,863 (+8.1%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$1,073,036

Up $243,620 (+29%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

$103,663

Down $155,757 (-60%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2012: $102,645Liabilities 2012: $11,548Net Assets 2012: $91,0972012Assets 2013: $372,156Liabilities 2013: $17,902Net Assets 2013: $354,2542013Assets 2014: $452,601Liabilities 2014: $11,857Net Assets 2014: $440,7442014Assets 2015: $679,796Liabilities 2015: $435,789Net Assets 2015: $244,0072015Assets 2016: $285,410Liabilities 2016: $211,866Net Assets 2016: $73,5442016Assets 2017: $577,841Liabilities 2017: $56,465Net Assets 2017: $521,3762017Assets 2018: $520,299Liabilities 2018: $16,715Net Assets 2018: $503,5842018Assets 2019: $537,855Liabilities 2019: $4,047Net Assets 2019: $533,8082019Assets 2020: $665,003Liabilities 2020: $152,673Net Assets 2020: $512,3302020Assets 2021: $695,942Liabilities 2021: $251,884Net Assets 2021: $444,0582021Assets 2022: $718,966Liabilities 2022: $248,867Net Assets 2022: $470,0992022Assets 2023: $3,513,843Liabilities 2023: $157,099Net Assets 2023: $3,356,7442023Assets 2024: $3,757,875Liabilities 2024: $2,365Net Assets 2024: $3,755,5102024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$452,601
Liabilities$11,857
Net Assets$440,744
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $449,9952012Revenue 2013: $1,088,836Expenses 2013: $829,416Net Income 2013: $259,4202013Revenue 2014: $1,176,699Expenses 2014: $1,073,036Net Income 2014: $103,6632014Revenue 2015: $1,480,766Expenses 2015: $1,627,635Net Income 2015: -$146,8692015Revenue 2016: $1,232,901Expenses 2016: $1,398,175Net Income 2016: -$165,2742016Revenue 2017: $2,050,942Expenses 2017: $1,600,081Net Income 2017: $450,8612017Revenue 2018: $1,690,216Expenses 2018: $1,700,397Net Income 2018: -$10,1812018Revenue 2019: $1,742,114Expenses 2019: $1,701,439Net Income 2019: $40,6752019Revenue 2020: $1,740,570Expenses 2020: $1,759,288Net Income 2020: -$18,7182020Revenue 2021: $2,413,061Expenses 2021: $2,510,895Net Income 2021: -$97,8342021Revenue 2022: $3,232,217Expenses 2022: $3,226,489Net Income 2022: $5,7282022Revenue 2023: $1,846,794Expenses 2023: $1,726,969Net Income 2023: $119,8252023Revenue 2024: $2,321,173Expenses 2024: $1,922,407Net Income 2024: $398,7662024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$1,176,699
Expenses$1,073,036
Net Income$103,663
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 16, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,428,192
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Solar sister eradicates energy poverty by empowering women with economic opportunity. We are creating a deliberately woman-centered direct sales network to being the breakthrough potential of clean energy technology to even the most remote communities in rural africa.

To empower women and girls in Africa providing light and energy using the natural power of the sun.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$258,915$166,836▼ $92,079
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$144,000-
Inventories for Sale or Use$54,797$103,442▲ $48,645
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,745$19,495▲ $13,750
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,103$16,045▲ $3,942
Accounts Receivable$38,743$1,126▼ $37,617
Total Assets$372,156$452,601▲ $80,445
Other Assets Total$1,853$1,657▼ $196
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,252$11,857▼ $2,395
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$3,650$0▼ $3,650
Total Liabilities$17,902$11,857▼ $6,045
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$434,103$635,722▲ $201,619
Unrestricted Net Assets$-79,849$-194,978▼ $115,129
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$354,254$440,744▲ $86,490
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$372,156$452,601▲ $80,445

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$16,045$7,671$23,716
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katherine LuceyCEO, FounderFT$98,334$98,334
Neha MisraChief Collaboration OfficerFT$76,000$76,000
David O'ConnorDirector of OperationsFT$62,667$62,667
Michelle HughesChief Financial OfficerPT$14,020$14,020

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael LoneyPresident
Alan HammondDirector
Kiberly Saylors-LasterDirector
Therisa JordanDirector
Thomas FryDirector
Brenda C NagleTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,153,591
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$168
Other Revenue
$22,940
All Other Contributions
$57,465
Change in Net Assets
$103,663

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$975,080
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$201,619
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$20,861
Other Revenue Adjustments
$201,619
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$995,941
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,176,699
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$544,699
Other Expenses$528,337
Total Fundraising Expense$13,072
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$171,586$73,150$6,285$251,021
Comp Disqual Persons$197,090$46,698-$243,788
Fees for Services Other$107,063$39,750-$146,813
Travel$125,308$4,438-$129,746
Other Employee Benefits$34,238$1,916-$36,154
Advertising$27,201-$2,482$29,683
Occupancy$26,118--$26,118
Information Technology$20,247$2,198$3,566$26,011
Fees for Services Accounting$996$20,861-$21,857
All Other Expenses$20,471--$20,471
Other Expenses$14,873$1,657$307$14,873
Payroll Taxes$5,099$8,205$432$13,736
Office Expenses$11,751--$11,751
Depreciation Depletion$3,482$896-$4,378
Insurance$422$1,785-$2,207
Total Functional Expenses$858,410$201,554$13,072$1,073,036

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,073,036
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,072,969
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,072,969
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$67
Other Expense Adjustments$67
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$0

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
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
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
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
No
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 11

“Disscussed among members at Board meeting.”

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

“Discussed at Board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Solar Sister Inc
EIN
27-1185128
Phone
2244064483
Address
PO Box 1002, Bristol, RI 02809

Signing Officer

Name
Katherine Lucey
Title
CFO
Phone
5084507362
Signed
2015-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Hughes CPA
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ri
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Michelle Hughes CPA
Address
8 Quenton Lane, Bristol, RI 02809
Preparer
Michelle Hughes CPA
Phone
5084507362
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part V, line 3B

“Additional review and confirmation of new entity registrations in Africa were required in order to finalize reporting docuements.”

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Consultants: Program service expenses 107,063. Management and general expenses 39,750. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 146,813.”

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Foreign currency translation adjustment -38,101. Book tax depreciation adjustment 67.”

Form 990, part XII, line 2C

“The board members discuss and decide upon accounting and information reporting needs”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Other Adjustments: Temporarily restricted grants”

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“book/tax depreciation adjustment”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt059570
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt116120
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt216775
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt314873
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt059570
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt118084
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt216775
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt314873
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0432
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08205
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt05099
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt013736
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0144000
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt05745
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt019495
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Michelle Hughes CPA
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01021596
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0101096
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt066
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0388964
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt067174
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0259420
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0339356
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0829416
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01088836
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0103663
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0951972
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0664691
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0348910
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0124657
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0128122
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt02218352
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0168
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt066
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt018
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt077
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt0329
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt022940
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt067174
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt061086
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt069548
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt011722
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0232470
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0168
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt066
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt018
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt077
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt0329
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00010
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00010
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.99990
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.99990
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt02450822
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0974912
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0731865
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0409996
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0194205
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0139844
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt02450822
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0975080
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0731931
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0410014
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0194282
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0139844
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt02451151
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/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt020861
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt016045
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt07671
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt023716
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt067
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01072969
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt067
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt0201619
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt020861
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0201619
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0975080
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Other Adjustments: Temporarily restricted grants
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1book/tax depreciation adjustment
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt016045
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01073036
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01176699
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0995941
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01072969
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt0N/A
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0Bank Wire
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0Monies are provided for program services for all related ordinary and necessary expenses to carry out mission of recruiting, training and supporting Solar Sister entrepreners, sales associates, and support staff.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Faso,
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0FMV
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Country Accountants, overseen by Country Managers, outside of the U.S., reconcile bank accounts, keep track of expenses, obtain receipts, and submit reports and receipts to the USA CFO who reviews all bookkeeping from three (3) African Country operations. Certain expenditures require CEO and/or Board approval. Grant monies are wired from the USA (after approval) to each country based upon monthly working capital requests. Grants are allocated based upon specific grant requirements for type of expense and geographical restrictions.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1QuickBooks Accounting Software; accrual accounting
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part I, line 3:
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Grants received in the United States are used for program expenses in Uganda
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/ContributionCnt02
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc0Professional legal and grant writing services
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt0Fair market value of
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt00
IRS990ScheduleM/ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Additional review and confirmation of new entity registrations in Africa were required in order to finalize reporting docuements.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Disscussed among members at Board meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Discussed at Board meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Upon request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Consultants: Program service expenses 107,063. Management and general expenses 39,750. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 146,813.

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$452,601
Liabilities
$11,857
Net assets
$440,744
Revenue
$1,176,699
Expenses
$1,073,036
Net income
$103,663
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.76$0.00$3.76$2.32$1.92$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.51$0.16$3.36$1.85$1.73$0.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.25$0.47$3.23$3.23$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.25$0.44$2.41$2.51$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.15$0.51$1.74$1.76$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.00$0.53$1.74$1.70$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.02$0.50$1.69$1.70$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.06$0.52$2.05$1.60$0.45
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.21$0.07$1.23$1.40$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.44$0.24$1.48$1.63$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.01$0.44$1.18$1.07$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.02$0.35$1.09$0.83$0.26
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.10$0.01$0.09$0.45