Program areas at Possibilities Africa
Church leadership - train and equip church leaders and youth directors serving in local african communities through seminars, teaching materials, and mentorship programs. Pa continues to work throughout communities in ethiopia, kenya, malawi, rwanda and tanzania.
Children's programs - sponsor christian youth events in Africa to encourage and teach local children to trust and grow in jesus. Activities are centered around supporting the pastor leaders to mentor and provide education to local children. The number of children under mentorship and education continues to increase each year.
Economic programs - develop dairy farming, poultry farming, solar lighting, community initiated financial associations and other economic projects in local communities throughout Africa to alleviate poverty and train unemployed adults and teens in business.
Who funds Possibilities Africa
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Possibilities Africa
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Merrell McIlwain | Secretary | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Doug Reed | President | $87,633 | 2024-04-14 |
| David Watson | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Jerry Safranek | Vice Chairman | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Matthew Jacobson | Chairman | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Possibilities Africa
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $975,223 | $597,804 | 63.1% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,684 | $987 | 273.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $189 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $978,907 | $598,980 | 63.4% |
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| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Care 4 Needy Copts (C4NC) | 501(c)(3) | Jericho, NY | $2,370,357 |
| True Impact Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Castle Rock, CO | $417,981 |
| India Partners | 501(c)(3) | Eugene, OR | $3,503,989 |
| Friends of Chimbote | 501(c)(3) | Fargo, ND | $1,663,396 |
| Blessman International | 501(c)(3) | Urbandale, IA | $2,352,480 |
| Jabula New Life Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Ovilla, TX | $590,834 |
| Christian Ministries in Africa | 501(c)(3) | Fort Worth, TX | $748,570 |
| Every Child Ministries (ECM) | 501(c)(3) | Hebron, IN | $2,049,410 |
| Hand of Help Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Garland, TX | $2,069,283 |
| Jerry and Jana Lackey Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $872,637 |
Data update history
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from WaterStone May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 209
- Elkhorn, NE 68022
- Metro area
- Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
- County
- Douglas County, NE
- Website URL
- usa.possibilitiesafrica.org/Â
- Phone
- (308) 991-0402
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-0703831
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2004
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q33: International Relief
- NAICS code, primary
- 813110: Religious Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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