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EIN 35-2347770

The Flame Tree Initiative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Tucson
State
Arizona
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q12: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
Description
The Flame Tree Initiative is a non-profit organization that provides training, mentoring, and support to development entrepreneurs in East Africa. They offer a one-year program called the Development Entrepreneur Studio (DEStudio) exclusively available to DELab graduates, providing tailored support through individualized sessions. FTI adapted their 2021 DELab program from a six-day long in-person gathering to a six-week online program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sessions are facilitated by FTI as well as graduates from the program. The Flame Tree Initiative is located in Tucson, AZ.
Total revenues
n/a
Total expenses
n/a
Total assets
n/a
Num. employees
n/a

Personnel at The Flame Tree Initiative

NameTitleCompensation
Wayne R DeckerPresident$0
Chifuniro KandayaProgram Manager / Programme Manager$7,200
Cynthia MorsethFinance and Administration Advisor$13,200
Grace HargisMarketing and Development Coordinator$18,330

Financials for The Flame Tree Initiative

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$104,625
Program services$6,672
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$164
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$111,461

Form 990s for The Flame Tree Initiative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023n/a990-N (e-Postcard)
2021-122022-05-03990EZView PDF
2020-122021-08-04990EZView PDF
2019-122020-08-11990EZView PDF
2018-122019-06-19990EZView PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
October 12, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
October 3, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2019
October 1, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsInternational-focused organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Foreign affairs
Characteristics
Operates internationallyState / local levelTax deductible donationse-Postcard filer
General information
Address
5630 E Shadow View CT
Tucson, AZ 85750
Metro area
Tucson, AZ
County
Pima County, AZ
Website URL
flametreeinitiative.org/ 
Phone
(520) 270-0817
IRS details
EIN
35-2347770
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-N / Postcard
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q12: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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