Liabilities / Assets
Score unavailable
Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 80-0673707
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
Score unavailable
Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.
Liabilities / Revenue
Score unavailable
Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.
Net Margin
3rd percentile
Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.
Asset Growth
3rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
37th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$2,412
Down $17,425 (-88%) from 2013
Net Assets
Down$2,412
Down $17,425 (-88%) from 2013
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
Down$11,613
Down $740 (-6.0%) from 2013
Expenses
Up$29,038
Up $26,112 (+892%) from 2013
Net Income
Down-$17,425
Down $26,852 (-285%) from 2013
The organization distributes Lapboards and does teacher training in schools in Malawi
Our mission is to impact the countries of Africa by equipping men, women and children to live healthy lives, receive and excellent education, provide for their families and communities through profitable businesses, become leaders of tomorrow and integrate their faith in Jesus Christ into every aspect of their lives.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Africa began the process to change their name to PAL Portable Academic Lapdesk in April 2013, followed up by filings with the Secretary of State in Washington State. All transactions done in 2014 were done under the name of PAL Portable Academic Lapdesk; this name more accurately reflects our mission and workings as a non-profit corporation. In January of 2014 we began the process of finding a more efficient method of producing the PAL. This led us to a sign company in Spokane Washington that suggested we print directly onto an aluminum composite product commonly known as di-bond. Once this product is printed it is then laminated which also provides UV protection for the PAL. This process proved to be highly effective and in July of 2014 we produced 600 PALs and distributed 550 in 3 African nations. It is our goal as we grow and develop as a non-profit to take teams to Malawi annually to distribute PALs; giving individuals the chance to have the personal experience of making life changes in teachers and students in Africa. We also intend to make the PAL available for other organizations to distribute through their connections. To this end one organization took 20 PALs to South Sudan to distribute in a local school where they work.In addition we added an Advisory Board consisting of 11 individuals with vast experience in business, government, non-profits, teaching, and fund raising. A 63 page Teachers Manual was developed and produced in 2014 which empowers teachers; giving them a tool that enhances the use of the PAL in their class rooms. The Teachers Manual complements each element on the PAL. Our distribution to village schools in July of 2014, included teacher training. We also left assessment forms with our man on the ground in Malawi. He has since collected them and forwarded them on to us. The teachers expressed an overall excitement about the PALs and the benefits to their students. One teacher wrote, By seeing the PAL some of our older learners are self-correcting things they had learned wrong. Another wrote, teaching becomes simple to me because learners participate actively using these PALs. A third teacher wrote, I had problems in teaching the solar system but with availability of PAL the topic was successful. In a letter of endorsement from the new Director of Basic Education in Malawi, Dr. Chimombo states, The PAL gains the attention of our students with its bright and colorful presentation and gives them a global perspective. Many of our schools have limited supplies. If we can establish the distribution of this tool into these schools the PAL will provide them with a much needed resource. The teacher's manual that accompanies the PAL will provide great support to instructors. | $29,881 | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL D WELLS | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| JACQUELYN R WELLS | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| TED COOKE | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| JALENE COOKE | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| DALE WELLS | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
“Interest $9”
“Office Expenses $249”
“Travel $8294”
“PAL Production Costs $17381”
“Licenses & Permits $110”
“Bank Fees $20”
“Inventory - Beginning $0 Inventory - Ending $1542”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | JOEL D WELLS |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 5098280357 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 9910 N EXCELL DR |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | SPOKANE |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 99218 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 19837 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 870 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 11604 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -17425 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 1095 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form720FiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 19837 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2412 |
| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 11613 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsForPublicUseAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InitiationFeesAndCapContriAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 19837 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 2412 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 19837 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2412 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 948 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | JOEL D WELLS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | JACQUELYN R WELLS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | TED COOKE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | JALENE COOKE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | DALE WELLS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Secretary |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Trustee |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Trustee |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Trustee |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationFiled990TInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 1542 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 26054 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 9 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | Our mission is to impact the countries of Africa by equipping men, women and children to live healthy lives, receive and excellent education, provide for their families and communities through profitable businesses, become leaders of tomorrow and integrate their faith in Jesus Christ into every aspect of their lives. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 941 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | Americans for Africa began the process to change their name to PAL Portable Academic Lapdesk in April 2013, followed up by filings with the Secretary of State in Washington State. All transactions done in 2014 were done under the name of PAL Portable Academic Lapdesk; this name more accurately reflects our mission and workings as a non-profit corporation. In January of 2014 we began the process of finding a more efficient method of producing the PAL. This led us to a sign company in Spokane Washington that suggested we print directly onto an aluminum composite product commonly known as di-bond. Once this product is printed it is then laminated which also provides UV protection for the PAL. This process proved to be highly effective and in July of 2014 we produced 600 PALs and distributed 550 in 3 African nations. It is our goal as we grow and develop as a non-profit to take teams to Malawi annually to distribute PALs; giving individuals the chance to have the personal experience of making life changes in teachers and students in Africa. We also intend to make the PAL available for other organizations to distribute through their connections. To this end one organization took 20 PALs to South Sudan to distribute in a local school where they work.In addition we added an Advisory Board consisting of 11 individuals with vast experience in business, government, non-profits, teaching, and fund raising. A 63 page Teachers Manual was developed and produced in 2014 which empowers teachers; giving them a tool that enhances the use of the PAL in their class rooms. The Teachers Manual complements each element on the PAL. Our distribution to village schools in July of 2014, included teacher training. We also left assessment forms with our man on the ground in Malawi. He has since collected them and forwarded them on to us. The teachers expressed an overall excitement about the PALs and the benefits to their students. One teacher wrote, By seeing the PAL some of our older learners are self-correcting things they had learned wrong. Another wrote, teaching becomes simple to me because learners participate actively using these PALs. A third teacher wrote, I had problems in teaching the solar system but with availability of PAL the topic was successful. In a letter of endorsement from the new Director of Basic Education in Malawi, Dr. Chimombo states, The PAL gains the attention of our students with its bright and colorful presentation and gives them a global perspective. Many of our schools have limited supplies. If we can establish the distribution of this tool into these schools the PAL will provide them with a much needed resource. The teacher's manual that accompanies the PAL will provide great support to instructors. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 29881 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrgSect527OrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 29038 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 29881 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 11613 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | www.americansforafrica.com |
| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years509Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 11604 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 12350 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 11477 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 7402 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 42833 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt | 0 | 42833 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 11604 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 12350 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 11477 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 7402 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 42833 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 11604 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 12350 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 11477 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 7402 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 42833 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Interest $9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Office Expenses $249 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Travel $8294 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | PAL Production Costs $17381 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Licenses & Permits $110 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Bank Fees $20 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Inventory - Beginning $0 Inventory - Ending $1542 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Other Revenue.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Other Expenses.1002 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Other Expenses.1005 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Other Expenses.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Other Expenses.4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Other Expenses.5 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Other Assets.1 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | JACQUELYN R WELLS |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Secretary |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2015-05-07 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | PAL |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | PAL |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 800673707 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 5098280357 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | PO BOX 18929 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | SPOKANE |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 99228 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | JORDAN HATFIELD LLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 25 S BLAKE RD |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | SPOKANE VALLEY |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 992160793 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 5099271040 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | Jeffrey A Jordan EA |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2015-05-07T14:13:41-07:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2014-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2014-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2014 |
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.
Displayed year
2014 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.