EIN 84-1671995

The BOMA Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Manchester Center
State
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The BOMA Project's mission is to provide economic inclusion programs that increase resilience to economic and environmental shocks for the people and governments of Africa's drylands. Their Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) is an innovative, data-driven poverty graduation program that targets ultra-poor women in the true "last mile" of economic and climate change challenges. In addition, Boma has a strong commitment to expand knowledge through education and advocacy by collaborating with research institutions and partners. The project is located in Manchester Center, VT.
Also known as...
The Boma Fund
Total revenues
$1,399,712
2022
Total expenses
$4,365,147
2022
Total assets
$10,648,272
2022
Num. employees
14
2022

Program areas at The BOMA Project

The rural entrepreneur access Project ("reap") is an innovative, data driven, high-impact, gender focused poverty graduation program that targets ultra-poor women at The epicenter of extreme poverty, climate change and The true "last mile" of economic and social-isolation. Through a two-year process of sequenced interventions - including a cash transfer to start a small business, financial and life skills training, mentoring, and a savings program - reap helps The poorest and most vulnerable women establish savings to build their resilience to shocks and lift themselves and their families out of extreme poverty. On average, 96% of women "graduate" from extreme poverty based on Boma's strict criteria, meaning they have food for their children, diversified income and savings, and The ability to pay for life-changing resources like education and medical care.
Education and advocacy - Boma has a strong commitment to expand The knowledge of poverty graduation, livelihoods, gender programming, financial inclusion, and savings models by collaborating with research institutions and partners that can help us advance global knowledge of The unique challenges in The arid lands of africa. Boma continues to bring The issues of The most vulnerable populations in forgotten areas into global debate through publications and speaking engagements. In addition, Boma conducts outreach with governments and other stakeholders in The poverty graduation field by hosting poverty graduation learning events, field visits, and briefings for government delegations, such as for kenya, ethiopia and sudan, who are interested in testing Boma's model in their countries.
Technical advisory - as a strategic partner and technical advisor to non- governmental organizations, Boma leverages its expertise and conclusive evidence of impact to embed The graduation approach into humanitarian response systems in fragile states and regions. As a technical advisor to governments, Boma supports The activities and processes that will lead to The adoption of The graduation approach into social protection systems, beginning with kenya.

Grants made by The BOMA Project

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
EARTH University FoundationTuition for Kenyan Students$24,000

Who funds The BOMA Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kasperick FoundationUltra-Poor Graduation: Kenya$700,117
The Ray and Tye Noorda FoundationHumanitarian$500,000
Greater Houston Community FoundationInternational$300,000
...and 22 more grants received totalling $2,233,256

Personnel at The BOMA Project

NameTitleCompensation
Greg GottliebCEO, Dimora Brands
Sam OwillyChief Executive Officer
Spring HollisChief Executive Officer and Founder, Star Strong Capital$0
Stephen KellyChief Operations Officer Linkedin$180,898
Thomas Kong'Ong'OChief Technology
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for The BOMA Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,374,755
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$19,962
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,014
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,981
Total revenues$1,399,712

Form 990s for The BOMA Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2022-092023-07-28990View PDF
2021-092022-07-29990View PDF
2020-092021-06-17990View PDF
2019-092020-10-14990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $700,117 from Kasperick Foundation
June 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational developmentPublic policy
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1865
Manchester Center, VT 05255
County
Bennington County, VT
Website URL
boma.ngo/ 
Phone
(802) 231-2542
Facebook page
thebomaproject 
Twitter profile
@bomaproject 
IRS details
EIN
84-1671995
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0173900
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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