NonprofitsShine On Sierra Leone Inc

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.

Expenses: $18K

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.

Expenses: $42K

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.

Expenses: $23K

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.

Expenses: $15K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$283K
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$283K

Expenses

Grants paid$56K
Salaries & benefits
Fundraising$48K
Other expenses$180K
Total expenses$236K
Total assets$137K
Net assets$134K

People

4 listed

NameRoleCompensation

TIFFANY PERSONS

PRESIDENT

Board

20 hrs/wk

MELANIE COURBET

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

SUSAN HOEFLING

BOARD MEMBER

Board

5 hrs/wk

PELLAGIA GAMBIZA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

3 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 13 of 13

FromAmountPurposeYear
$11K
GENERAL
2024
$34K
GENERAL
2023
$21K
HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$20K
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
2023
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$1K
EDUCATION
2023
$57K
INTERNATIONAL
2021
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
2020
$1K
GENERAL USE
2020
$60K
ESTABLISH A SOLAR PANELED DIGITAL LIBRARY THAT SERVES THE MUDDY LOTUS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL.
2019
$32K
INTERNATIONAL
2019
$5K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018

Funded by

$287K from 9 funders · 13 grants · 2018–2024

National Philanthropic Trust

$110K · 3 grants · 2019–2023

Moneygram Foundation Inc

$60K · 1 grant · 2019

Pledgeling Foundation

$45K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Flora Family Foundation

$45K · 2 grants · 2020–2023

The Annenberg Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

Edgar G Cochrane Md &

$1K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN262755849
NTEE codeQ33
Subsection03
Ruling date2009-08
Formed2009
Employees0
Volunteers6
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