irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $693KPROVIDE CARE TO 40+ CHILDREN INCLUDING A DORMITORY FOR VULNERABLE GIRLS AS WELL AS EDUCATION TO 609 IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN AT OUR SCHOOL, HOPE RISING ACADEMY. WE HAVE A WELL-MAINTENANCE TEAM PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND EMPOWERMENT AS WELL AS NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR THE CHILDREN WE CARE FOR. WE HAVE A MEDICAL FACILITY, BAKERY, COMMUNITY CENTER/INTERNET CAFE, AND OFFICES.
- #2 $2KFUND BUILDING PROJECTS FOR CHILDREN'S HOMES AND SCHOOLS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Building Projects
Funds construction of children's homes and schools in Sierra Leone to expand educational and residential infrastructure
Community Development
Operates a medical facility, bakery, and community center/internet cafe to support health, economic empowerment, and connectivity
Hope Rising Academy
Provides education to 609 impoverished children and dormitory care for over 40 vulnerable girls in Sierra Leone, including meals and job training opportunities
Water Projects
Drills and maintains clean water wells in Sierra Leone using a donated drilling rig, serving communities across an area equivalent to two U.S. counties
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
- Drills water wells in Sierra Leone using in-house operations and a donated drilling rigDrills new water wells across a region equivalent to two U.S. counties in Sierra Leone, using a donated $300,000 drilling rig to conduct operations independently.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funds construction projects for children's homes and schools in Sierra LeoneProvides funding for the construction of children's homes and schools in Sierra Leone as part of its grantmaking activities.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Provides care, education, and nutritious food to impoverished children at Hope Rising Academy in Sierra LeoneOperates Hope Rising Academy in Sierra Leone, providing care, education, dormitory housing, and nutritious food to 609 children, including over 40 vulnerable girls.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides job training and employment through well-maintenance operations in Sierra LeoneOperates a well-maintenance team in Sierra Leone that provides job training and employment opportunities as part of community empowerment efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$924K
Contributions & grants$826K89%
Program service revenue$39K4%
Investment income$2380%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$930K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$185K
Grants paid out$164K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.95M
Cash$136K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.75M
Net assets$1.20M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN VACANTI | PRESIDENT | 32 | $70K |
board members · 4
- DONALD ARNTS — DIRECTOR
- JENNA GOLDSMITH — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH VACANTI — TREASURER/SE
- ROBERT ANSTEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Hope Rising Academy Partner — School in Sierra Leone where the organization provides education and care to 609 impoverished children.
strategies · 1
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.
- Community-Driven Developmentmethodology: community-driven_developmentBy engaging local institutions like schools, families, and churches in development initiatives, we achieve more sustainable outcomes because solutions are locally owned, culturally embedded, and collectively maintained.