EIN 47-5197777

Friends of Rwandan Education

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Friends of Rwandan Education empowers teens and young adults in Rwanda to achieve their educational goals by establishing schools, offering financial assistance to existing schools, and aiding Rwandan students seeking additional education in the U.S. The organization provides funding assistance for the construction of St. Antoine Secondary School in the Diocese of Byumba and the District of Nyagatare, Rwanda. The school campus continues to grow, with enrollment increasing as well.
Total revenues
$279,236
2023
Total expenses
$278,411
2023
Total assets
$37,196
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Friends of Rwandan Education

Provide funding assistance to St. Antoine Secondary School in the Diocese of Byumba and the District of Nyagatare, Rwanda. Funds include sponsorships for students' attendance, construction of a medical clinic on the school's site, bonuses and payroll support for school employees, and other miscellaneous expenses as needed and determined by the Board.
Provide financial assistance to Rwandan students who come to the U.S. seeking additional education at institutes of higher education. Applicants are considered for scholarships on a case-by-case basis, with a majority vote of the Board required for disbursement of funds. Funds are directly sent to the higher education institution; no funds are sent directly to the beneficiaries.

Who funds Friends of Rwandan Education

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Paul A Kintz and Dolores K Kintz FoundationGeneral Purpose$10,000
The James and Margaret Carreras FoundationEducational Support$5,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$205

Personnel at Friends of Rwandan Education

NameTitleCompensation
Debbie KukurzaPresident$0
Dan BosworthAssistant Treasurer$0
Beth DavisVice President$0
Pat RidolfiSecretary$0
Mary Lynn SilvestroFormer ) Vice President$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Friends of Rwandan Education

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$283,971
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$5
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-4,740
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$279,236

Form 990s for Friends of Rwandan Education

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990EZView PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

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Data update history
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The James and Margaret Carreras Foundation
May 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
January 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
46 Shopping Plz PMB 1007
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Cuyahoga County, OH
Website URL
friendsofrwandaned.org/ 
Phone
(216) 650-6860
IRS details
EIN
47-5197777
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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