named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Drop-In Center
Provides street-connected boys with access to meals, showers, medical care, counseling, and a safe space during the day
Family Reconciliation
Supports reunification of boys with their families when safe and appropriate, including mediation and follow-up
Outreach Programs
Team conducts regular outreach to connect with street boys, build trust, and invite them to services and support
Rehabilitation and Counseling
Addresses trauma and substance use, including support for boys using mafuta (fuel/glue inhalants)
Skills Training
Vocational training in poultry farming, fashion design, and computer skills to prepare boys for employment or entrepreneurship
Sponsorship Program
Individual donors sponsor boys to cover costs of education, housing, healthcare, and mentoring
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 2 activities
- Delivers educational and vocational training programs for street-connected boysOffers formal education support, digital literacy, computer skills, English, math, and career-ready training through a sponsorship program that covers school fees, supplies, tutoring, and transportation; graduates receive certificates and enter technology or vocational fields.
- Funds construction and expansion of schools in rural AfricaBuilds schools and supports expanded access to quality education for children in rural Africa through infrastructure development.
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Smallholder Agricultural Development 1 activity
- Manages an agricultural program to improve nutrition and generate incomeOperates a 20-acre farm in Kigumba district, Uganda, to support poultry farming and agricultural production, providing street-connected boys with fresh eggs and meat for improved nutrition and using sales revenue to sustain and expand programs.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Operates a Drop-In Center and outreach programs for street-connected boys in UgandaProvides daily access to services including meals, showers, laundry, counseling, and medical care for 35–40 street-connected boys, along with monthly and seasonal outreach events in Kampala and surrounding slums serving over 400 boys per event with food, hygiene services, medical care, and psychosocial support.
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Vocational Sewing and Tailoring Training 1 activity
- Operates vocational skills training workshops in tailoring, poultry farming, and personal careProvides structured training in tailoring, fashion, poultry farming, shoe and soap making, hair cutting, and nail care; includes business and financial literacy, with graduating participants receiving starter poultry flocks or tools to launch income-generating activities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides family reunification and social services for missing boysLocates and reunites missing street-connected boys with their families, often within hours or days of receiving a report or photo, and offers rehabilitation and counseling to support reintegration.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$34K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$840%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$31K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -38.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JACQUELINE WOLFSON — CO-FOUNDER/BOARD CHAIR/CEO
- MICHAEL DEJAGER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- 501(c)(3) Government — Recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under U.S. federal law.
- David Cohen Partner — Individual donor supporting the Shule Foundation.
- Enlight Vocational Institute Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Shule Foundation to deliver digital education to street-connected boys in Uganda.
- Erik H. Gordon Partner — Individual supporter of the Shule Foundation.
- Fabio Pannuti Partner — Individual supporter of the Shule Foundation.
- Goodshop Partner — Partnership that generates funding for Shule Foundation through a percentage of consumer retail purchases.
- Kampala Capital City Authorities Government — Source of data on daily influx of boys arriving on the streets; implies coordination or information-sharing.
- MDRT Foundation Partner — Trusted partner supporting the Shule Foundation's work.
- Main Title Entertainment Partner — Trusted partner supporting the Shule Foundation's programs.
- Mavazi Menswear Collection Partner — Signature clothing line designed and produced by trainees and instructors to generate program funding.
- Michael D. Schwamm, Alexandra Slavet, Sarah Peyronnel and Inez P. Vega Partner — Group of individual donors supporting the Shule Foundation.
- Rockefeller Foundation Partner — Supporting partner of the Shule Foundation.
- Shule Foundation Network — Shule Foundation is a 501C3 non-profit organization established in 2014 that leads the BoyChild Ambassador initiative.
- Shule Foundation Partner — Implements the sponsorship program for street boys in Uganda.
- Shule Foundation Inc Partner — Operates the Shule Center for Eggsellence as part of its mission to support street-connected boys.
- The Parsons Family Foundation Partner — Supporting partner of the Shule Foundation.
- The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation Partner — High-level donor supporting the Shule Foundation's work.
- Uganda Government — Primary country of operation and focus for the foundation's programs for street boys.
- Vernon Jordan Partner — Individual high-level donor supporting the Shule Foundation.
- local and government organizations Partner — Collaborates with local and government organizations during monthly slum outreach events to deliver essential services to street-connected children.
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.
- Education and Skills as Pathways Out of Povertymethodology: education-as-pathway-out-of-povertyBy sponsoring education and delivering targeted vocational training in digital skills, agriculture, and fashion, the organization creates pathways to self-sufficiency for street-connected boys, because acquiring market-relevant skills increases economic independence and social mobility.
- Gender Equity Through Boys' Empowermentmethodology: gender-equity_through_boys_engagementBy empowering boys to become responsible men, the organization advances gender equality and improves community outcomes, because transforming masculine norms reduces gender-based harm and promotes healthier social dynamics for both boys and girls.
- Holistic Reintegration Modelmethodology: holistic_reintegrationBy providing integrated services—including outreach, psychosocial support, vocational training, and education—the organization enables sustainable reintegration of street-connected boys into society, because addressing interconnected challenges simultaneously increases the likelihood of long-term success.
- Social Enterprise for Program Sustainabilitymethodology: social-enterprise-sustainability-modelBy integrating income-generating social enterprises—such as a clothing line—into youth training programs, the organization reduces reliance on external funding and strengthens program continuity, because self-sustaining models ensure long-term impact.
- Trust-Based Engagement for Lasting Changemethodology: trust-based-engagementBy building trust through sustained relationships, the organization identifies and supports boys ready to leave street life, because trust lowers psychological barriers to engagement and increases readiness for reintegration.