2024-11-15T09:36:09-08:00 2023-12-31 383729679 RICHARDS ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES 829 NOSTRAND AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11225 990 2023-01-01 474547136 The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc AZRA 9144207985 319 E 50th Street New York NY 10022 Alexis Shereshewsky Executive Director 9144207985 2024-10-17 true true Genroy A Richards P00559461 7182211282 2024-11-15 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Alexis Shereshewsky 319 E 50th Street New York NY 10022 615657 false X N/A X 2015 NY Our mission is to restore dignity and enrich the lives of Syrian refugees and other vulnerable families living in the rural and underserved community of Azraq, Jordan by providing innovative education opportunities and critical humanitarian aid. 8 8 0 5 0 0 426941 615657 0 0 0 0 426941 615657 171550 192482 0 253067 256495 0 1754 90462 117433 515079 566410 -88138 49247 140362 179522 10611 524 129751 178998 X Our mission is to restore dignity and enrich the lives of Syrian refugees and other vulnerable families living in the rural and underserved community of Azraq, Jordan by providing innovative education opportunities and critical humanitarian aid. true false 490835 0 0 The Azraq Education Center: Founded in 2014, The Azraq Education Center is an academic enhancement program providing remedial education and enrichment opportunities for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in South Azraq, Jordan. The Azraq Center hosts 350+ students starting at level Pre-K through grade 12. We offer daily instruction in Arabic, English, Math, Science, IT, Art, Music, and more for some of the most vulnerable children in Azraq. Our program aims to benefit the wider community through regular outreach, awareness sessions, humanitarian aid distributions, and other activities. We are proud to have created more than 20 jobs for members of the Azraq community through the center. 98% of these jobs were filled by women. Expenses for the center include local salaries (teachers, school cook, bus driver, and school administrator) (see Part IX line 7), a lunch program, transportation to pick up and drop off students, and program supplies including IT equipment, school supplies and other actibvities. 40073 0 0 Montessori: In collaboration with the Blossom Hill Foundation, AECF operated a Montessori- inspired Early Education Center for 60 choldren ages 3-5. In 2022, AECF invested in intensive Montessori Training by two internationally-certified trainers. Teachers focused on Montessori Methodology and use of Montessori-specific tools in a peer-to-peer environment, in an effort to enhance students core skills in reading, writing, basic math, and life skills. 7924 0 0 Syrian youth Empowerment: Teen focused programing within the Azraq Center. It includes STEM Programs, Tawiji (Jordanian Secondary Education Certificate), and English immersion as well as general community engagement outreach. 538832 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false true JO false false false false false false false false X 8 8 true false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true false false true true false CT NY X X X Alexis Shereshewsky 9144207985 319 E 50th Street Apt 8E New York NY 10022 X Alexis Shereshewsky Executive Director 35.00 X X 0 0 0 Demetri Blaisdell Chief of Business Affairs 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Jerry Shereshewsky Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Murano Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Ken Bernhard Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Moosa Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Martine Stilwell Board Member 10.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 615657 615657 Other 999999 0 0 0 0 0 615657 0 0 0 192482 192482 0 0 0 0 210191 210191 0 0 46304 46304 0 0 8986 8986 0 0 28036 2279 25479 278 625 0 0 625 1069 969 0 100 2090 1654 0 436 Dues and subscriptions 22890 22736 154 0 Supplies 53192 53192 0 0 545 39 191 315 566410 538832 25824 1754 140362 173222 6300 140362 179522 10611 524 0 0 10611 524 X 99972 155967 29779 23031 129751 178998 140362 179522 49247 X true false true false X 0 157152 396847 806680 426941 615657 2403277 0 0 157152 396847 806680 426941 615657 2403277 966652 1436625 0 0 0 2403277 0.59780 0.38060 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Federal income taxes 0 0 X Pt X, Line 2 AECF has analyzed its tax positions and concluded it has no uncertain tax positions. Accordingly, an accrual of liability related to uncertain tax positions is not deemed necessary. AECF is subject to routine audits by tax jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The form 990, return of organization exempt from income tax, of AECF was filed for all years between 2016 and 2022 and is subject to examination by teh IRS, generally for three years after it is filed. AECF has not incurred income tax or penalties. false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 AECF creates a memorandum of understanding with any organization that we partner with. This outlines the monitoring and evaluation requirements as well as the financial requirements. All receipts and details of expenses are provided to our organizations accounting team for review and approval. Quarterly reports and weekly photos are also provided. Pt I Line 3 Col (F) Specific types of activities in the region: The Azraq Education Center, which includes a Montessori-inspired Pre-K Program, and humanitarian aid programs in Jordan. Number of direct recepients:350 students, 20 employees, 100s of additional beneficiaries reached through distributions and supplemental programs. Moniotoring of Funds: We employ a part-time local accountant to review all monthly receipts and prepare monthly financial reports. All accounts prepared by the local accountant are reviewed by the US-based executive director on a monthly basis. AECF works in compliance with the Jordanian government and all contracts / reports are carefully reviewed by our Jordanian lawyer. Pt III, Line 2 In 2022 the Organization launched a variety of programs specifically targeting teenagers. This includes: a college prep program for 11th grade girls, an english immersion program for teen boys and girls,Tawjihi (Jordanian Secondary Education Certificate) prep classes, and a youth in STEM program for boys & girls to teach core STEM skills through LEGO. Pt VI, Line 2 One board member is the father of the Executive Director, two of the board members are married. Pt VI, Line 11b A copy of the organizations 2023 financial statement and draft of 990 is provided to the board of directors. After a discussion of the documents, including a review of the draft 990, the board of directors voted to approve the contents of the form 990 prior to submission. Pt VI, Line 12c All board members are required to sign a conflict of interest policy. Boiard members are reminded to disclose any conflicts as they arise. Pt VI, Line 15a Compensation, if any, of all directors and officers are fixed by the board and shall be reasonable in amount. In 2023, no annual stipend was taken by the Executive Director. Pt VI, Line 15b Same as 15a, the Executive is also an officer of the organization. Pt VI, Line 19 The Azraq Education and Community Funds governing documents, financial statements and form 990 are available on our website and the form 990 is available on major websites such as GuideStar. Every year AECF publishes and distributes an annual report with program details and financial statements from the previous year to all donors.