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WOMEN'S INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN AND

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 412141986 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE P80 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.wisezambia.org
revenue
$178K
expenses
$179K
net assets
$-6K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ESTABLISH CENTERS FOR EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

This organization, WISE Zambia, focuses on empowering vulnerable women and children in rural Zambia through education. They provide comprehensive support to students from underserved communities, aiming to help them achieve their full potential and contribute to their families, communities, and country. The organization emphasizes long-term commitment to transformational change.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

360 Degree Support
Provides students and their families with all the support needed to succeed, including supply drives for students in need.
Beyond the Classroom
Expands educational horizons beyond traditional classroom settings, particularly for scholars with limited world experience.
No Ceilings
Offers support that continues until students achieve their full potential, demonstrating a long-term commitment to transformational change.
STEAM Centre
A center in Kaoma, Zambia, expanding science and technology education for rural students.
activities · 1 cluster

what they do

  • Child Sponsorship for Educational Support 5 activities
    • Deliver teacher education at Mongu College of Education
      Provides formal education to students enrolled at the Mongu College of Education, contributing to teacher training and educational capacity building in the region.
    • Expand science and technology education for rural students in Zambia
      Supports scholarships, libraries, computer labs, and operates the WISE Zambia STEAM Centre in Kaoma to improve access to science and technology education for rural students.
    • Operate educational branches in western Zambia
      Runs a branch in Mongu that serves local communities including Lukulu, established approximately one and a half years prior to 2026, providing educational services in the region.
    • Provide education to children in remote areas of Africa
      Delivers educational programming to children in remote African communities, with a focus on enabling students to reach their full potential through structured learning opportunities.
    • Providing educational support in Zambia
      Provides educational support to children in remote areas of Africa, specifically in Zambia, through scholarships, libraries, computer labs, and the WISE Zambia STEAM Centre in Kaoma. This includes serving local communities in Mongu and Lukulu, and students at the Mongu College of Education.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$178K
Contributions & grants$178K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$179K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$151K
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-6K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 5
  • EVAN HAGLUND — DIRECTOR
  • JOAN BOLLINGER — SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER
  • MICAELA HAUGLUNDWONG — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICIA STOCKFORD — TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHANIE ANDERSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Charles Schwab Partner — Brokerage partner facilitating stock donations to WISE Zambia.
  • Maggie Indopu Partner — Zambia Director and former resident of Western Province, providing local insight into rural education challenges.