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GOLF FORE AFRICA INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 261753089 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Medium ($1M-$10M) · golfforeafrica.org
revenue
$3.0M
expenses
$2.7M
net assets
$678K
employees
8
volunteers
41
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO BRING HOPE AND CHANGE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY IN AFRICA BY EMPOWERING THE GOLF COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT HOLISTICALLY ENHANCE THE FAMILIES WE SERVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Golf Fore Africa engages the golf community to fund clean water projects in Africa, primarily in Zambia. Partnering with World Vision, the organization focuses on installing wells and mechanized water systems to improve health, education, and opportunities for women and girls in rural communities. They maintain a highly efficient operation with minimal administrative expenses.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Clean Water Projects
Funding and implementation of clean water solutions, including wells and mechanized water systems, in partnership with World Vision, to provide access to safe drinking water in rural African communities.
activities · 1 cluster

what they do

  • Clean Water Well Development 6 activities
    • Funding clean water projects
      Supports broad clean water initiatives in African communities through financial contributions, enabling improved water access and related health and educational outcomes.
    • Funding of clean water projects
      Supports broad clean water initiatives in African communities through financial contributions, enabling improved water access and related health and educational outcomes.
    • Funding of mechanized water systems
      Provides funding for mechanized water systems in African communities to improve and expand access to clean water.
    • Funding of mechanized water systems
      Provides funding for mechanized water systems in African communities to improve long-term access to clean water.
    • Installation of wells for clean water access
      Installs wells in rural and underserved African communities to provide sustainable access to clean water, addressing public health and education challenges such as waterborne illness and school absenteeism, particularly among girls in Zambia.
    • Installation of wells for clean water access
      Installs wells in rural and underserved African communities to provide sustainable access to clean water, addressing public health and education challenges such as waterborne illness and school absenteeism, particularly among girls in Zambia.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$3.04M
Contributions & grants$3.18M104%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-268-0%
Other revenue$-136K
expenses
Total expenses$2.71M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$340K
Grants paid out$2.15M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$682K
Cash$350K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$678K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KENDALL DYE PRESIDENT CEO 40 $108K
board members · 10
  • AARON STEAD — DIRECTOR
  • BETSY KING — FOUNDER DIRECTOR
  • BILL RALEIGH — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • CAROL PETREN — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLINO LLANO — DIRECTOR/CO-TREASURER SINCE 2/2022
  • CHRIS HARDY — CHAIRMAN
  • PATTY HORN — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT J FINK JR — TREASURER/CO-TREASURER SINCE 2/2022
  • SHARON HEITZ — DIRECTOR
  • WENDY POSILLICO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Catherine Castelluccio Government — Contact person for pledges, check payments, and stock donations.
  • Chitunkuko Partner — Local community partner in Nyamphande A, Zambia, for clean water well installation.
  • Msamphasi Partner — Local community partner in Jonathan, Zambia, for clean water well installation.
  • Santhe Partner — Local community partner in Santhe, Zambia, for clean water well installation.
  • Shangobeka Tisa Partner — Local community partner in Shangobeka, Zambia, for clean water well installation.
  • Tom Nyambi Partner — Local community partner in Tom Nyambi, Zambia, for clean water well installation.
  • Twatasha Partner — Local community partner in Nyeleti, Zambia, for clean water well installation.
  • United Nations Partner — World Vision, Golf Fore Africa's partner, works with the United Nations in many countries.
  • World Vision Partner — Implementation partner for all projects in Africa.
  • World Vision Partner — Publishes GFA Annual Progress Reports in conjunction with World Vision.