Form 990 for tax year 2023

Totals

Total revenue

$219,552

Total expenses

$150,574

Contributions and grants received

$219,552

Grants paid

$0

Program service revenue

$0

Investment income

$0

Other revenue

$0

Total assets, end of year

$92,272

Total liabilities, end of year

$0

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$92,272

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$145,584

Management and general expenses

$1,501

Fundraising expenses

$3,489

Program service expenses (Part III)

$145,584

Program services were 96.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2023

• We facilitated opportunities for underrepresented groups, notably women and youth, at the grassroots level, empowering them to take on leadership roles as entrepreneurs in tackling issues such as energy and food scarcity. Utilizing methodologies like design thinking and human-centered design, we focused on critical themes, including food insecurity, climate resilience, and sustainable housing solutions. Our diverse cohort comprised 478 individuals, with a commendable emphasis on gender equality, boasting 64% female representation. Among these participants, 87% embarked on their social enterprise journey at its inception, with the remaining 13% already in the growth phase of their ventures. Presently, 380 ventures born out of our program actively address crucial community needs in agribusiness and climate adaptation, with 78% still in the incubation phase, demonstrating the depth of innovation fostered. Notably, 86.6% of these ventures are dedicated to addressing challenges within agribusiness, while 13.4% focus on climate change mitigation efforts. Additionally, our entrepreneurs have shown interest in various sectors, such as value addition, market access, waste management, and renewable energy, aligning with emerging market trends.

  Expenses $145,584

• Our Becoming Program, designed to uplift sugarcane-growing communities, surpassed expectations by enrolling 140% of the targeted participants. Aimed at improving educational outcomes for girls and providing essential knowledge on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and menstrual hygiene management (MHM), the program engaged community leaders and students, showcasing a commitment to holistic empowerment. Enrollment exceeded initial projections by 113%, highlighting strong community support and demand. Notably, three Becoming clubs have been established within partner schools to foster entrepreneurial spirit and cultivate skills in sectors like agriculture, retail, and financial services. Community engagement through the program has led to the formation of 12 savings groups and substantial collective savings, emphasizing its broader impact on economic resilience and financial inclusion.

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2023

Filed

20 February 2024

IRS schema version

2023v4.0

Source object

202410669349301516

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