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MAASAI GIRLS RESCUE CENTER INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 830625765 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE Q30 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.maasairescue.org
revenue
$885K
expenses
$910K
net assets
$344K
employees
0
volunteers
16
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Our mission is to rescue and transform the lives of at-risk Maasai girls by providing food & shelter medical attention counseling education and training in a loving familial and safe environment. We purposely and intentionally prepare the girls for a future of financial independence and self-sufficiency by developing a well-documented personalized plan for each girl that aligns with their personality interests and talents. In FY 2022 we completed Phases I II and III of the MGRC ecoVillage. This included 98% completion of 3 girls homes currently housing 20 girls plus 4 house mothers per house. We completed construction of our Multi-purpose complex which includes a dining hall administration building preschool building and educational skills building. We drilled for water installed water storage tanks for 100,000 liters of water as well as all of the plumbing systems necessary. The MGRC ecoFarm supplies 100% of our vegetables and protein.

profile · synthesized from sources

Maasai Girls Rescue Center (MGRC) provides a safe haven and educational opportunities for at-risk Maasai girls in Tanzania, focusing on those escaping forced child marriage and FGM. The organization emphasizes an entrepreneurial approach to foster financial independence and self-sufficiency. MGRC operates an ecoVillage that includes housing, educational facilities, and an ecoLodge for sustainable revenue generation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $122K
    Part III. Line 4b. In FY2022 MGRC USA provided funds to MGRC Intl in Tanzania for direct care of girls at MGRC International including clothing medical care food education tutoring costs and additional critical life skills. Total MGRC Intl General sponsorship expenses for FY2022: $122085: MGRC Intl staff salaries: $44,537 MGRC Intl ecoFarm expenses: $25,813 MGRC Intl Facilities maintenance: $14,447 MGRC Intl Food: $13,230 MGRC Intl Regulatory Compliance: $7,129 MGRC Intl Transportation: $4,867 MGRC Intl Education: $4,770 MGRC Clothing & Supplies: $3,917 MGRC Local Community Outreach: $1,822 MGRC Intl Medical $1,250 MGRC Intl Volunteer Program: $303
  2. #2 $971
    Part III. Line 4c. In FY2022 MGRC USA paid Chubb Insurance Company for FY22 Board Liability Insurance Coverage. $971. This cost was then covered in full by an angel donor who made a donation to MGRC USA to cover the cost.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Child Sponsorships
Provides comprehensive care for girls including nutritious food, quality housing, medical care, clothing, school supplies, and education/enrollment fees.
Eco Farming
Sustainable food production initiatives, including a cow barn for dairy and vegetable gardens, to provide nutritious food for the girls and teach farming skills.
Maasai Culture Center
A center to preserve and teach Maasai traditions, including bead making, songs, and dance, while also providing a space for cultural exchange.
Maasai ecoLodge
An eco-tourism lodge designed to generate revenue for MGRC's operating expenses and provide hospitality training for the girls.
Volunteer Program
Opportunities for volunteers to share their culture, broaden girls' perspectives, and engage in activities like teaching volleyball or conversational English.
ecoVillage Development
Masterplan for a permanent home including housing for 120 girls, a preschool, clinic, vocational training area, dining hall, administration building, volunteer living quarters, and a farm.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 3 activities
    • Hosts community development and outreach programs
      Conducts construction and renovation of schools, clinics, and community centers; runs community health initiatives to combat FGM and early marriage; and provides career training and women’s empowerment programs in Maasai communities.
    • Managing a child sponsorship program
      Offers a child sponsorship program to support the growth and education of young Maasai girls, ensuring they receive full-spectrum care.
    • Supporting community infrastructure development
      Conducts construction and renovation projects for schools, clinics, and community centers in Maasai communities, including building a security wall, main buildings (dining hall, administration, vocational training, pre-school with clinic), permanent homes for girls, a sports field, playground, and a secure water system.
  • Desert-Adapted Food Production 2 activities
    • Operates sustainable agriculture and food production
      Runs a 3-acre organic permaculture ecoFarm that produces over 90% of food needs for more than 100 people—including girls, staff, and ecoLodge guests—at 25% of market cost. The farm yields vegetables, milk, and eggs.
    • Operating an organic permaculture ecoFarm
      Manages a 3-acre organic permaculture farm that produces over 90% of the fresh food needs for more than 100 people (girls, staff, and ecoLodge guests) at 25% of market cost, contributing to sustainable development and agriculture.
  • Youth Medical Care Services 2 activities
    • Provides medical care and health services
      Conducts arrival medical check-ups and ongoing treatment for common health conditions, with 30% of rescued girls receiving care for significant medical issues. Provided medical checkups to 61 girls and 9 staff members.
    • Providing comprehensive medical care and community health initiatives
      Offers comprehensive medical care, including arrival check-ups and ongoing treatment for common health conditions, for girls and staff. The organization also conducts community health initiatives and medical outreach to address issues like FGM and early childhood marriage in rural communities.
  • Child Sponsorship for Educational Support 2 activities
    • Providing educational support and opportunities for Maasai girls
      Covers school fees, provides school supplies, teaching materials, and uniforms, and supports teacher training programs for girls. The organization also operates early childhood education programs, provides English language instruction, and offers academic support, with 75% of girls ranking in the top 25% of their academic class.
    • Supports girls' education and academic success
      Covers school fees, uniforms, and supplies for rescued girls, provides English language instruction, academic support, and early childhood education programs. 75% of girls rank in the top 25% of their academic class.
  • Volunteer-Run Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Ensures 100% of public donations fund direct girl care
      Directs 100% of public donations to the care of girls by operating with no paid U.S. staff or management expenses. Tanzanian staff salaries for direct care are funded through donations.
  • Foster Youth Birthday & Celebration Events 1 activity
    • Provides celebratory and psychosocial support
      Hosts monthly birthday parties with cakes and gifts for 6 to 8 Maasai girls to foster joy and belonging.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Delivers vocational and entrepreneurship training
      Runs a baking and entrepreneurship program, cooking and baking classes, and other vocational training initiatives to equip girls with skills for financial independence. The organization employs an entrepreneurial model to promote long-term self-sufficiency.
    • Facilitates volunteer engagement and in-kind donations
      Hosts 2–4 volunteers at a time at the ecoVillage for service activities and accepts in-kind donations of clothing, footwear, farm and school supplies, educational materials, and bicycles. Offers remote and on-site volunteer opportunities.
    • Facilitating volunteer opportunities
      Hosts 2–4 volunteers at a time at the Maasai ecoVillage for service activities and offers additional volunteer opportunities both in Tanzania and remotely.
    • Operates ecoLodge and ecoVillage infrastructure
      Launched the Maasai ecoLodge in 2025 with 12 eco-luxury villas using traditional architecture and sustainable technology. Built a secure 12-acre compound with permanent homes, dining hall, administration building, vocational center, preschool, clinic, sports field, and water system to support long-term operations.
    • Operating the Maasai ecoLodge and Cultural Center
      Operates the Maasai ecoLodge, featuring 12 eco-luxury villas combining traditional Maasai architecture and modern sustainable technologies, and an expanded Maasai Cultural Center to provide a sustainable foundation for operations and generate income.
    • Preserves Maasai culture and strengthens family ties
      Offers weekly traditional bead making, Maasai songs and dance instruction, new traditional clothing, and culturally familiar meals. Conducts supervised visitations to girls’ home bomas to maintain family and cultural connections.
    • Promoting cultural preservation and integration
      Provides cultural programming such as traditional bead making, Maasai songs and dance instruction, new traditional clothing, and culturally familiar meals supplemented with nutritious foods, ensuring girls maintain connections to their heritage.
    • Provides holistic residential care for at-risk Maasai girls
      Offers safe housing, nutritious meals, medical care, clothing, and emotional support to over 75 vulnerable Maasai girls at a 10-acre ecoVillage in Karatu, Tanzania. The center provides full-spectrum daily care for girls rescued from child marriage, female genital mutilation, abuse, and orphanhood.
    • Providing holistic care and safe housing for at-risk Maasai girls
      Offers safe housing and comprehensive care, including nutrition, medical care, clothing, and educational support, for over 75 vulnerable Maasai girls at its 10-acre ecoVillage in Karatu, Tanzania. This includes immediate care for unsponsored girls and supervised visitations to maintain family and cultural connections.
    • Providing vocational training and entrepreneurial programs for girls
      Offers vocational training, including baking and entrepreneurship programs, to empower girls for long-term financial independence and self-determination. This includes teaching vocational cooking and baking classes and other extracurricular activities to develop skills and talents.
    • Running women empowerment programs
      Implements programs aimed at promoting financial independence and self-sufficiency among Maasai women.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$885K
Contributions & grants$885K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$390%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$910K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$908K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$344K
Cash$344K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$344K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +129.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 9
  • Bruce A Hammond — Chairman
  • D Oliver Martineau — Director
  • Daniel J Martineau — Secretary
  • Greg Scheu — Advisory Board Member
  • Joyce M Hammond — Treasurer
  • Mary Flieller — Director
  • Randall Freeman — Director
  • Richard J Morro — Founder
  • Sue Shimoyama — Director
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • ClarkeHopkinsClarke Partner — Pro bono partnership for designing a Masterplan for the ecoVillage.
  • GrowthPoint Inc. Partner — Provides full funding for the organization's fundraising and marketing infrastructure.
  • GrowthPoint Inc. Partner — Provides pro bono marketing services, fundraising services, and develops/manages the MGRC business system.
  • Larson Financial Foundation Funder — Provided a grant for MGRC's secure water system.
  • MGRC ecoVillage Partner — Collaborates with MGRC ecoVillage in Karatu District, Tanzania, to support programs and operate an online store.
  • Maasai Culture Center Partner — Provides cultural immersion programs for volunteers and visitors to learn about Maasai traditions.
  • Maasai ecoLodge Partner — Co-located entity offering lodging and cultural experiences that supports volunteer and visitor logistics.
  • Rick Morro Government — Founder and leader of Maasai Girls Rescue Center with a vision for sustainable rescue and development of Maasai girls.
  • Stock Donator Partner — Partners with Stock Donator to accept stock donations through an online platform.
  • World Health Organization Government — References WHO classification of FGM Type I practiced in Maasai culture.
  • local construction companies Partner — Collaborated with local construction companies to complete ecoLodge construction on budget and on schedule.