irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $833KDEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTIES IN JERUSALEM AND ROME USED BY CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE $636,002 IN PROPERTY DEPRECIATION.
- #2 $2.61MSAXUM CENTER CONSISTS OF A CONFERENCE CENTER WHICH OPERATES WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND SPIRITUAL RETREATS; AS WELL AS A VISITOR CENTER. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE $1,839,971 IN PROPERTY DEPRECIATION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
International Property Support
Develops and maintains institutional properties in Jerusalem and Rome for use by charitable, educational, and training institutions that align with ACI's mission of cultural interchange
Kimlea Girls’ Technical Training Centre Support
Provides funding to the Kianda Foundation for a hospitality school in Kiambu County, Kenya, offering training in housekeeping, laundry, food and beverage production, and entrepreneurial skills to girls from impoverished tea plantation communities
Macheo Program Support
Supports Strathmore University’s Macheo program in Nairobi, which offers academic tutoring, life skills, and character development to high-performing students from urban slums, preparing them for college and full scholarships
Saxum Center
Owns and operates a conference and visitor center in Abu Gosh, Israel, hosting workshops, conferences, spiritual retreats, and providing orientation for individuals and groups visiting the Holy Land
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 2 activities
- Funding infrastructure improvements at educational and cultural centers internationallyProvides grants and low-interest or interest-free loans to support infrastructure development at educational and cultural institutions globally, including solar panel installation at the Lakeside Study Centre in Nigeria and renovation of the Dorim Cultural Center in Seoul, South Korea.
- Providing capacity-building support to charitable institutionsOffers financial and consulting assistance to charitable organizations, managing full-cycle facility development projects including property acquisition, construction planning, regulatory approvals, and handover to user organizations.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Direct implementation of educational projects in underserved regionsLaunched a temporary girls' day school in Enugu, Nigeria in September 2018, directly contributing to educational access in underserved communities.
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Nonprofit Real Estate Holding 1 activity
- Direct operation and maintenance of educational and cultural facilitiesOwns, constructs, and maintains properties in Israel and Italy—including the Saxum Center in Abu Gosh, Israel—providing them rent-free to educational and cultural institutions for use as conference centers, spiritual retreats, and visitor centers.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarship programs for students at partner educational institutionsSupports scholarship initiatives at institutions such as Eastlands College of Technology through the SERT Scholarship Program and has funded scholarship programs under the Strathmore Educational Trust since 2005.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding construction and development of educational facilities worldwideProvides grant funding for major construction projects, including $492,300 for the U Palavy Student Residence in Brno, Czech Republic, and supports the development of a 10,000 square meter STEM Complex at Strathmore University through partnership in fundraising.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.91M
Contributions & grants$11.47M72%
Program service revenue$430K3%
Investment income$-355K-2%
Other revenue$4.37M
expenses
Total expenses$11.91M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$635K
Grants paid out$7.26M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$242.24M
Cash$6.54M
Investments$178.97M
Liabilities$219K
Net assets$242.02M
Liquid reserves186.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +40.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW P O'MEARA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $140K |
| WILLIAM P ORCHARD | PRESIDENT/DIREC | 40 | $105K |
board members · 6
- BRENDAN F QUIGLEY — SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
- FEDERICO RIERA-MARSA — V.P./TREASURER/DIRECTOR
- JOHN E FAGAN — DIRECTOR
- JULIEN NAGORE — DIRECTOR
- LUIS E TELLEZ — DIRECTOR
- TIMOTHY BARRY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Barbara Spencer (kamalini) Partner — Partner involved in supporting girls' education and self-confidence development.
- Dorim Cultural Center Partner — Receives grant funding from ACI to support building renovations and programming for university students in Seoul.
- Eastlands College of Technology Partner — Long-term beneficiary of ACI's scholarship grants through the SERT Scholarship Program.
- Fraternidad El Camino Partner — Partners with Fraternidad El Camino to support women exiting the sex trade through vocational and personal development programs.
- Fundación Siramá Partner — Provides financial support to Fundación Siramá for its women’s empowerment programs in El Salvador.
- International Federation for Family Development (IFFD) Partner — Provides the international curriculum used in Dorim Cultural Center’s “Couple’s Coffee” program for relationship mentoring.
- Kianda Foundation Partner — Receives grant funding from ACI to support the Kimlea Girls' Technical Training Centre.
- Lakeside Study Centre Partner — Partner organization in Nigeria receiving grant funding from ACI for infrastructure improvements and student programming.
- Limuru Country Club Partner — Hosts Kimlea students for internships and collaborates with the training center on workforce preparation.
- Opus Dei Partner — ACI primarily supports organizations inspired by the Catholic Prelature of Opus Dei.
- Roseville Secondary School Partner — Partner school in Enugu, Nigeria providing girls' education in collaboration with parents and staff.
- Saxum Center Partner — Owns and operates the Saxum Center in Abu Gosh, Israel, which hosts workshops, conferences, spiritual retreats, and visitor services.
- Strathmore Educational Trust Partner — Partner organization as Eastlands College of Technology is a project of the Strathmore Educational Trust, which receives support from ACI.
- Strathmore Educational Trust Partner — Receives support from ACI for scholarship programs including Macheo
- Strathmore University Partner — Hosts the Macheo program and provides academic resources, facilities, and teaching staff
- Strathmore University Partner — Partner organization in Nairobi, Kenya, collaborating with ACI to raise funds for the Kevin O’Byrne STEM Complex.
- U Palavy Partner — Partner organization in Brno, Czech Republic, focused on classical education and virtue formation, supported by ACI through grant funding for facility development.
strategies · 5
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.
- Cultural Interchange Through Infrastructure and Accessmethodology: cultural interchangeBy funding cross-cultural exchange programs and providing physical and financial infrastructure, we produce international understanding, because sustained engagement across cultures requires both relational space and material support.
- Integral Education for Holistic Developmentmethodology: integral_educationBy integrating intellectual, character, spiritual, physical, and social development within a values-based environment, we produce well-rounded individuals capable of leadership and service, because human formation is most effective when it addresses all dimensions of the person.
- Leadership Development Through STEM and Scholarship Investmentmethodology: education-for-leadershipBy funding scholarships, research, and innovation in STEM fields, we produce ethical, community-oriented leaders in Africa, because access to advanced education enables transformative leadership grounded in service.
- Mentorship and Relational Formation Modelmethodology: mentorship_for_empowermentBy combining personal mentoring, peer-to-peer relationships, and a family-like environment, we produce resilience, self-esteem, and hope in students, because sustained relational support counteracts isolation and models aspirational identity.
- Practical and Creative Vocational Empowermentmethodology: practical_trainingBy delivering hands-on vocational training with an emphasis on creative application, we produce market-ready skills and personal agency in women and disadvantaged youth, because experiential learning fosters both competence and confidence.