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INTO AFRICA INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 261488829 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · into-africa.org
revenue
$118K
expenses
$79K
net assets
$507K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

MISSIONARY SUPPORT TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

profile · synthesized from sources

Into-Africa is a Gospel-centered humanitarian organization that supports communities in Africa by building churches and schools, installing clean water wells, and conducting medical clinics. Originating from a church-planting effort in Sierra Leone, the organization aims to meet both spiritual and material needs, fostering self-sufficiency and spreading the Gospel.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Building Projects
Constructs various facilities including churches and other community buildings to support local populations.
Church Planting
Establishes indigenous congregations and trains gospel workers in West Africa and beyond.
Clean Water Wells
Installs clean water wells in rural villages, often in partnership with Living Water International, providing safe water and sharing the Gospel.
Medical Missions
Conducts medical clinics, often in partnership with Lighthouse Medical Mission, to improve healthcare and build communities.
Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to students in Africa and abroad, with an application process requiring an essay on their vision for an African town or village.
School Facilities
Builds and operates schools like Alvin's International Academy and Mona Warner Academy, providing education with a biblical foundation.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Mobile and Fixed Community Medical Clinics 1 activity
    • Conducting medical clinics across Africa
      Organizes and conducts medical clinics in several African nations, providing direct health services to communities.
  • Integrated Faith-Based Community Infrastructure 1 activity
    • Construction of churches, schools, and water wells in Africa
      Builds churches and school facilities across multiple African nations, including 22 churches and 8 schools. Installs clean water wells, with at least 11 wells completed in Sierra Leone and additional installations across the continent.
  • Targeted Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Provision of scholarships to students in Africa and abroad
      Awards scholarship funds directly to recipients, with disbursement contingent on enrollment verification for non-enrolled applicants.
  • Community Facility & Equipment Grants 1 activity
    • Securing project funding through Caffè Globe profits
      Receives 100% of the profits from Caffè Globe, a local Tucson coffee shop, to fund its projects, with support rotated quarterly among initiatives.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operation of educational institutions in Sierra Leone
      Operates Alvin's International Academy in Makena and Kissytown, Sierra Leone, and Mona Warner Academy. Schools are academically highly rated, resulting in high demand for enrollment.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$118K
Contributions & grants$118K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$507K
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$507K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • BRETT HECK — BOARD MEMBER
  • HAROLD WARNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK KINNEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVE ANDERSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Caffè Globe Partner — Local Tucson coffee shop that donates 100% of its profits to Into-Africa projects on a quarterly rotating basis.
  • Caffè Globe Partner — Local Tucson coffee shop that donates 100% of its profits to support Into-Africa's projects.
  • Energy Source Electric, Inc. Partner — Provides support through employee charitable contributions via payroll deductions.
  • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Network — Into-Africa is a member of the ECFA, indicating adherence to financial accountability standards.
  • Flickr Partner — Hosts photo documentation of Into-Africa's participation in events such as El Tour De Tucson.
  • Lighthouse Church Partner — Pastor Smith met Dr. Veronica Lazarus at this church, leading to the first medical mission.
  • Lighthouse Medical Mission Partner — Medical mission that evolved from an initial small-scale medical mission organized by Dr. Veronica Lazarus.
  • Living Water International (LWI) Partner — Partners to bring water wells to Sierra Leone.
  • The Door Church Partner — Organization under whose auspices Alvin Smith began church planting in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
  • local leaders Partner — Collaborates with local leaders to implement development projects across Africa.