2024-04-15T20:18:31-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 475197777 FRIENDS OF RWANDAN EDUCATION INC FRIE 2166506860 46 Shopping Plz PMB 1007 Chagrin Falls OH 44022 Dan Bosworth Assistant Treasurer 4409833183 2024-02-17 Dan Bosworth 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Deborah Kukurza 2147 Stonebridge Crossing Stow OH 44224 292332 0 X www.friendsofrwandaned.org X 2015 OH Empowering teens and young adults in Rwanda to achieve their educational goals by the establishment of schools in Rwanda, offering financial assistance to existing schools and aiding Rwandan students who come to the U.S. seeking additional education. 14 14 0 15 0 0 134508 283971 0 0 0 5 0 -4740 134508 279236 131486 262665 0 0 0 0 0 0 761 16844 15746 148330 278411 -13822 825 36371 37196 0 0 36371 37196 Empowering teens and young adults in Rwanda to achieve their educational goals by the establishment of schools in Rwanda, offering financial assistance to existing schools and aiding Rwandan students who come to the U.S. seeking additional education. 0 0 239500 239500 0 Provide funding assistance to St. Antoine Secondary School in the Diocese of Byumba and the District of Nyagatare, Rwanda. Funds include sponsorships for students' attendance, construction of a medical clinic on the school's site, bonuses and payroll support for school employees, and other miscellaneous expenses as needed and determined by the Board. 23165 23165 0 Provide financial assistance to Rwandan students who come to the U.S. seeking additional education at institutes of higher education. Applicants are considered for scholarships on a case-by-case basis, with a majority vote of the Board required for disbursement of funds. Funds are directly sent to the higher education institution; no funds are sent directly to the beneficiaries. 0 0 0 262665 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 CA CT FL GA HI IL MA MI NC NH NJ NY OH PA TN VA WI X Daniel Conway 2166506860 46 Shopping Plz PMB 1007 Chagrin Falls OH 44022 X Debbie Kukurza President 20 X X 0 0 0 Beth Davis Vice President 10 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Conway Treasurer 5 X X 0 0 0 Pat Ridolfi Secretary 5 X X 0 0 0 Dan Bosworth Assistant Treasurer 7 X X 0 0 0 Beth Baumhoer Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 Jill Burke Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 Mike Burke Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 Kate Carroll Board Member 4 X 0 0 0 Patti Clair Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 Connie Lynott Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 Jan Meyer Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 Rita Stitzel Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 Ted Stitzel Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 Mary Lynn Silvestro (Former) Vice President 2 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 102402 0 0 181569 0 283971 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8356 102402 13096 -4740 0 -4740 0 279236 5 0 -4740 262665 262665 1950 1950 761 761 1504 1504 8010 8010 970 970 1850 1850 701 701 278411 262665 14985 761 16371 7196 20000 30000 36371 37196 0 0 X 36371 24892 0 12304 36371 37196 36371 37196 825 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 361346 177277 149062 126761 292327 1106773 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 361346 177277 149062 126761 292327 1106773 173415 933358 0 0 0 2 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1106780 0.84331 0.61145 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking Grants are provided to St. Antoine Secondary School for the following purposes (the Organization reserves the right to supplement or otherwise amend this to reflect any additional purposes that may be immaterial): scholarships for student attendance, clothing, food, salaries/bonuses for employees, construction of facilities, maintenance expenses for existing facilities, items used for educational purposes, and transportation of goods. 239500 0 0 239500 Sub-Saharan Africa To provide financial support for the operation and maintenance of St. Antoine Secondary School. 239500 Wire transfer 0 No non-cash items were provided directly by the Organization to the grantee. n/a 1 0 Scholarships to Rwandan citizens seeking education in the U.S. or other locations abroad. Sub-Saharan Africa 4 23165 Check and/or ACH payment 0 n/a n/a 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Funds are disbursed via wire transfer to a Rwandan bank account specifically designated for the use of St. Antoine Secondary School. Limited access to this access is in place, with the primary user of the account being a Rwandan missionary who oversees the school's operations and grants. Accounting records are maintained by the school and provided (i) on a regular basis, and (ii) upon request by any member of the Organization's Board of Directors. The Organization has not encountered any issues related to the use of funds granted for use by the school or its employees. Comedy and Cocktails 98138 89782 8356 0 0 0 4842 6350 1872 Run4Rwanda 12620 12620 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 110758 102402 8356 0 34 0 4842 6350 1872 13098 -4742 X 1 27304 FMV 0 0 1 Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b UBS Financial Services, Inc., d/b/a First & Main Wealth Management Group, a registered investment company, processed the sale of securities from our account. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Jill and Mike Burke are married and reside at the same address. Rita and Ted Stitzel are married and reside at the same residence. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of Form 990 was provided to each Board member prior to filing to ensure completeness and accuracy of the information submitted. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Our bylaws generally describe our ethical obligations related to any conflicts of interest. Board members are expected to notify the President if any actions could be perceived as a conflict of interest. No such conflicts existed during 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Relevant governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request by any interested party.