irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $36KProjects in Central America include the following projects by name. The 4 Walls project in El Sauce, Nicaragua works with families to build simple homes. Each home costs approximately $2500 to build. 12 houses were completed in 2024.
- #2 $6KProjects in Asia include the following by project name. The India Widows project supports a group home for widows in rural India. The Nepal project provides scholarships for the children of a Sherpa family.
named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
4 Walls Project
Builds simple homes for low-income families in El Sauce, Nicaragua; each house costs approximately $2,500 to construct.
Amigos en Acción
Runs a before-school program for grades 4–6 students from impoverished families in El Sauce, Nicaragua.
Child Sponsorship Program
Supports education and development of individual children in Tanzania through donor-sponsored funding.
El Guásimo School Supplies Project
Provides school supplies to a rural school in Nicaragua to support children's education.
India Widows Project
Supports a group home for widows in rural India and provides aid to approximately 200 widows and 300 children.
Karo Tribe Water System
Installs and maintains fresh water systems for the indigenous Karo tribe in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley.
Namanya Memorial Center
Provides Ugandan children with access to books, computer training, and educational opportunities through a community library and learning center.
New Hope Waves
Funds a minibus to transport students and athletes in Livingstone, Zambia, and supports long-term vocational training in hospitality.
Sherpa Families – Nepal
Provides scholarships for children of Sherpa families and funds English language training for Sherpa porters.
Solola Home Project
Supports a shelter in Guatemala’s Western Highlands that provides temporary accommodation for children unable to live with their families.
Wishing You Well Nutrition Project
Addresses chronic malnutrition in Ugandan children under five through nutrition-focused interventions.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 3 activities
- Outreach to children in the Jinja region of UgandaProvided outreach to over 300 children in the Jinja region in 2024.
- Supporting vulnerable children’s temporary housing in GuatemalaSupported Solola Home in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, which provides temporary accommodation for children unable to live with their families.
- Supporting widows and children in rural IndiaSupports approximately 200 young widows and 300 children in Vrindavan, India, and funds a group home for widows in rural areas.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 3 activities
- Providing long-term educational sponsorship for studentsSupported more than 20 students over 16+ years through primary, secondary, vocational, and higher education, with plans to complete the mission by 2027 and provide a one-time transition gift upon completion of advanced studies.
- Providing scholarships and language training for Sherpa communities in NepalFunded scholarships for children of Sherpa families, English language training for Sherpa porters, and repairs to a home damaged by an earthquake in Nepal.
- Sponsoring education for children unable to afford school feesProvides school sponsorship for twelve children who otherwise could not afford school fees.
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School Infrastructure Development 2 activities
- Constructing schools in TanzaniaConstructed a school in Yusuf’s village in Tanzania in 2024.
- Running before-school academic programs for children in NicaraguaOperated a before-school program for grades 4–6 primary students from impoverished families in El Sauce, Nicaragua through the Amigos en Acción project.
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Disaster-Resilient Home Reconstruction 1 activity
- Building simple homes in Nicaragua through the 4 Walls projectCompleted construction of 12 homes in El Sauce, Nicaragua in 2024, 12 in 2023, and 16 in 2019, providing basic housing for families in need.
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
- Construction and installation of water systems for underserved communitiesInstalled a fresh water system for the Karo tribe in Ethiopia, with final work completed in early 2025. Plans include purchasing a generator and water pump for southern Ethiopia and supporting ongoing maintenance through annual funding.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Delivering school supplies to rural schools internationallyProvided school supplies to Bulati School in Tanzania and to a rural school in Nicaragua through the El Guásimo project.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Facilitating U.S. tax-deductible donations for international projectsAccepted donations on behalf of the Namanya Memorial Center in Uganda, enabling U.S. donors to make tax-deductible contributions that support educational infrastructure and programming.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Implementing nutrition programs to combat child malnutrition in UgandaRuns the Wishing You Well Nutrition Project, providing nutrient-rich meals and nutrition education to address child malnutrition.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Operating the Namanya Memorial Community Library in UgandaOpened the library in July 2022, receiving over 23,000 donated books; serves approximately 30 people on an average school day, offering access to computers, textbooks, and educational activities such as spelling bees and board game tournaments.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Providing basic health care to students at a rural Ugandan schoolDelivers basic health care services to students at a rural school in Kameke village, Uganda.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Transportation and revenue generation using a 29-passenger busAcquired a 29-passenger bus in 2023 to transport students and athletes, and generates revenue by hiring it out to local commuters, Victoria Falls tourists, and other organizations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$308K
Contributions & grants$306K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$204K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$197K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$295K
Cash$295K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$295K
Liquid reserves17.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Andrea Stein — Director
- Jaima Herberger — Director
- John Howe - Wemett — Director
- Kirsti Shields — Director
- Linda Artruc — Director
- Lindsay Connelly — Director
- Lisa Bouchard — Director
- Ricky French — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Ethiopian Government Government — Responsible for constructing the Gibe dam, which has disrupted the natural flooding cycle essential to Karo agriculture.
- Intervol Partner — Donates medical supplies for the Oullo Family Medical Center
- Livonia Junior High School Partner — Students, staff, and friends collected school supplies delivered to Bulati School in Tanzania through Journeys of Solutions.
- Namanya Memorial Center Partner — Partner organization in Uganda for which Journeys of Solutions serves as a fiscal sponsor, accepting donations and distributing funds to support a library project.
- New Hope Waves Partner — Partner organization in Livingstone, Zambia, supported through funding and project development.
- Pack Paddle Ski Partner — Collaborates with Journeys of Solutions through shared volunteers and leadership; its president and a trip leader serve on JOS's board.
- Shalom Orphanage Centre Partner — Source of students supported through the Child Sponsorship Program.
- Wishing You Well Africa Partner — Local project led by Semei Jolley in Jinja, Uganda, focused on maternal and child nutrition.
- Yusuf Partner — Longstanding local partner in Tanzania who has supported organizational visits for nearly 30 years.
- Zimbabwe Amputees Football Federation Partner — Planned partner for securing a long-term contract to transport athletes across the border in Victoria Falls.
- nmclibrary.org Partner — Partner website for providing updates on the Namanya Memorial Community Library.
strategies · 4
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-Led Development Modelmethodology: community-led_developmentBy co-designing and funding projects based on grassroots ideas and local leadership, the organization increases community ownership and ensures cultural relevance, leading to more sustainable and effective outcomes because solutions emerge from within the community rather than being externally imposed.
- Fiscal Sponsorship Enabling Grassroots Actionmethodology: fiscal_sponsorshipBy serving as a U.S. fiscal sponsor, the organization enables individuals and foreign-based initiatives to access tax-deductible donations and offload administrative burdens, thereby lowering barriers to launching and sustaining community-led projects in developing countries because financial and legal infrastructure is provided as a public good.
- Long-Term, Relationship-Based Community Engagementmethodology: long-term_community_engagementBy maintaining multi-generational relationships and sustained partnerships with communities—such as in Nepal and Tanzania—the organization builds deep trust and continuity, enabling more effective development outcomes because long-term presence fosters accountability, adaptation, and locally grounded impact.
- Vocational Training for Economic Self-Sufficiencymethodology: vocational_training_for_economic_empowermentBy establishing vocational schools and training programs in hospitality, cooking, and trade skills, the organization equips youth with employable capabilities, promoting long-term economic empowerment because skill-based education directly links to livelihood opportunities and reduces dependency on aid.