International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
Shine On Sierra Leone Inc
TOPANGA, CA
Total revenue
$283K
Total expenses
$236K
Net assets
$134K
Grants received
$287K
13 grants
EIN
262755849
Tax year
2023
Mission
To operate as a human service foundation and provide education, mentoring, nutritional support and creative curriculum to schools both nationally and internationally.
Programs
4 programs
Ashley's clinic is a health care program within the muddy lotus primary school grounds that provides health care services to all muddy lotus primary school students, their parents, and school staff.
63 brave supports the 63 orphans whose parents passed from the ebola crisis. This program provides education sponsorships, caregiver placement and support, food and water provisions, and access to a monthly community program/social services. This approach to meeting the needs of 63 orphans, other vulnerable children and 17 caregivers in kono, nimikoro chiefdom affected by the ebola virus provides for the children's educational needs, while ensuring they receive psychosocial support and appropriate in-home care from their caregivers.
Muddy lotus - education program structured to address the academic needs of 504 students in sierra leone west africa. Sosl, inc provides all learning materials and supplies as well as interior and exterior buildings and recreation centers.
The nourish program offers a daily hot, nutritious lunch to both students and staff, ensuring they have access to healthy meals each school day. Run by two dedicated women, the program not only prepares and serves these meals but also partners with local farmers to source fresh, seasonal vegetables. Currently, the program provides nourishing meals to 250 students and 16 staff members, fostering a community of well-being and support.
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
4 listed
TIFFANY PERSONS
PRESIDENT
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20 hrs/wk
MELANIE COURBET
BOARD MEMBER
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0.5 hrs/wk
SUSAN HOEFLING
BOARD MEMBER
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5 hrs/wk
PELLAGIA GAMBIZA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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3 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$287K from 9 funders · 13 grants · 2018–2024
$110K · 3 grants · 2019–2023
$60K · 1 grant · 2019
$45K · 2 grants · 2023–2024
$45K · 2 grants · 2020–2023
$10K · 1 grant · 2020
$10K · 1 grant · 2023
$5K · 1 grant · 2018
$1K · 1 grant · 2023