irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $26KCommunity counseling for sixty first-generation survivors.
- #2 $40KThrough micro-loans and business training, the KYBORA program empowers second-generation survivors with entrepreneurial skills, aiming to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. In 2023, ten individuals received micro-loans to launch their own small businesses.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Counseling
Offers mental health counseling services to first-generation survivors of the Rwandan genocide
KYBORA Program
Provides micro-loans and business training to second-generation survivors of the Rwandan genocide to foster entrepreneurship and economic independence
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Delivering psychosocial and community counseling for survivors of genocidal rape and their childrenProvides biannual Community Counseling Youth Camps and ongoing counseling to over 207 second-generation survivor youth, and supports 610 mothers of these children in community counseling focused on inter-generational trauma and parenting. Also provides community counseling to first-generation survivors, including sixty first-generation survivors served directly.
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Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
- Funding small business development for second-generation survivor entrepreneursAwards small business grants ranging from $900 to $5,000 and provides business training to second-generation survivors, including through the KYBORA program, enabling them to launch and sustain small enterprises.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Providing vocational training in skilled trades to second-generation survivorsDelivers vocational training in fields such as catering, plumbing, cosmetology, construction, textiles, and mechanics to over 150 second-generation survivors, enabling economic independence and career development.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Supporting secondary and vocational education for children born of genocidal rapeProvides educational support to over 830 second-generation survivors (children born of genocidal rape) to complete secondary school or vocational training, with ongoing sponsorship for more than 800 children. Activities include enabling school attendance, facilitating access to university, and supporting educational advancement through holistic programs.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Using creative expression to support resilience and healing among second-generation survivorsEmploys photography and storytelling to help children of genocide rape survivors reflect on their personal journeys, visualize growth, and build resilience as part of psychosocial support programming.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitating truth-telling and disclosure to strengthen mother-child relationshipsSupports mothers in safely disclosing to their children the truth about their conception through genocide-related rape, fostering emotional healing, improved communication, empathy, and stronger family bonds. This includes psychosocial support during disclosure and interventions that help children process trauma and reduce violence.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$49K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$118K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out$69K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$74K
Cash$60K
Investments$14K
Liabilities$886
Net assets$73K
Liquid reserves7.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jules Shell | Executive Director & Vice-President | 10 | $36K |
board members · 3
- Dan Kusnetz — Treasurer
- Jonathan Torgovnik — President
- Sara Solfanelli — Secretary
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- AVEGA Agahozo Partner — Local partner organization supporting Foundation Rwanda families.
- Bernadette Partner — Mother of Faustin and survivor of sexual violence during the genocide; central figure in personal narrative supported by the organization.
- Clare Partner — Mother of Elisabeth, survivor of genocide rape, and direct beneficiary of Foundation Rwanda's support services.
- Jonathan Torgovnik Partner — Photographer who documented Foundation Rwanda families; all photographs on the site are by Jonathan Torgovnik.
- Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting Funder — Supported the Disclosure project.
- Solace Ministries Partner — Local partner organization providing services to Foundation Rwanda families.
- Survivors Fund (SURF) Partner — Key partner in providing life-changing services to Foundation Rwanda families.
- Survivors’ Fund Partner — Key partner in providing life-changing services to Foundation Rwanda families.
- University of Global Health Equity Partner — Partner in the first large-scale research initiative on perimenopause and menopause in Rwandan women who survived rape as a weapon of war.
- Valerie Partner — Mother of Robert and survivor of genocide rape, whose story is shared to highlight the organization's support for intergenerational healing.
- Yvette Partner — Survivor of genocide-related sexual violence supported by Foundation Rwanda
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Economic Empowerment Through Microfinance and Financial Literacymethodology: economic_empowerment_through_microfinanceBy providing microloans, business training, and financial literacy to second-generation survivors, we break intergenerational poverty cycles because economic self-reliance builds agency, stability, and hope for the future.
- Holistic, Family-Centered Healing Modelmethodology: holistic_family_centered_healingBy integrating psychosocial support, education, truth-telling, and family dialogue into a unified framework, we address the interconnected legacies of genocidal trauma because healing identity, relationships, and economic futures together produces deeper and more sustainable recovery than isolated interventions.
- Integrated Trauma-Informed Support Linkagemethodology: trauma_informed_supportBy connecting families affected by genocide-related trauma to mental health, medical, and social services, we break cycles of intergenerational trauma because addressing psychological and material needs concurrently fosters resilience and healing across generations.