2024-11-25T00:36:16-05:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 825289042 Giving Back to the Gambia Charity Foundation Inc % Isatou Sarr GIVI 9172130814 16304 FM 1325 APARTMENT 1314 Austin TX 78728 Isatou Sarr President and CFA 2024-11-25 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X X 16304 FM Road 1325 X X 51135 X 51135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51135 52648 0 0 0 0 0 3058 55706 -4571 13587 9016 13587 9016 0 0 13587 9016 0 0 13587 9016 X The organizations primary exempt purpose is to provide educational opportunities access to clean water food shelter medical support and assistance for impoverished families in The Gambia The amount of $27,027.67 was allocated to expand the feeding program to support needy families in The Gambia particularly during the Ramadan period and the two Eid festivals Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. These funds were also used to provide meals for patients at a rural hospital in Bansang The Gambia ensuring that those in need received proper nourishment during their recovery. Additionally the funds were used to support three babies who were triplets by providing formula milk as their mother was unable to produce sufficient breast milk. Furthermore an orphaned infant whose mother passed away shortly after childbirth was also provided with formula milk to ensure the babys nutritional needs were met. These efforts were vital in addressing the immediate hunger and nutritional challenges faced by vulnerable individuals and families in The Gambia 0 27028 The amount of $15,918.38 was allocated to medical support for three children in critical condition. Two of the children were suffering from severe heart conditions while one was born with a congenital disease affecting his genitalia. Due to the severity of their conditions these children required urgent medical treatment that was not available locally in The Gambia. As a result they were flown to Senegal for emergency medical care. The funds were primarily used to cover the costs of their medical treatment travel and associated expenses. A portion of the funds was also used for follow-up checkups in The Gambia after their return from Senegal. These medical interventions were crucial in providing life-saving treatment and ensuring ongoing health monitoring for the chi 0 15918 The amount of $7,962.40 was allocated for educational support benefiting five students who required financial assistance to pay their tuition fees. The full amount covered their educational costs ensuring that they could continue their studies without interruption. In addition to supporting these students a portion of the funds was directed towards a school construction project. This project is under construction and donors contributed to support its development aiming to improve educational infrastructure and provide a better learning environment for students. These efforts were essential in advancing the educational opportunities for students and communities in The Gambia. . 0 7962 Water Project: The amount of $1,740.00 was donated to the Kiang Tankular women farmers in The Gambia who needed a new well to support their agricultural projects. Many of these women are widows and rely on farming to feed their families and pay their childrens school fees. The funds were used to dig one well which is crucial for improving their access to water thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting the financial stability of their households. This initiative plays a key role in empowering these women and strengthening their community. 1740 1740 The amount of $3,058.01 was used for a combination of program-related activities. A portion of the funds was allocated to purchase educational gifts books and other miscellaneous items to support educational initiatives in The Gambia. Additionally part of the funds was used to provide critical assistance to two needy families who were at risk of eviction helping them avoid losing their homes. These expenses directly supported the Foundations charitable work and were essential in addressing immediate needs in the community. 3058 3058 55706 ISATOU SARR PRESIDENT AND CFA 0 0 0 0 FATIMA CORRAH BOJANG VICE PRESIDENT 0 0 0 0 AMINATA CAMARA SECRETARY 0 0 0 0 GIBRIEL MBOWE DIRECTOR 0 0 0 0 MARYAM BOJANG DIRECTOR 0 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false false false Isatou Sarr 16304 FM 1325 Apartment 1314 Austin TX 78728 9172130814 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE false X 72415 128708 162439 79750 40085 483397 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72415 128708 162439 79750 40085 483397 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 483397 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72415 128708 162439 79750 40085 483397 X Doing Business As Names No Part I, line 10 | Grants And Similar Amounts Paid:, Amount:| Medical Support:The amount of $15,918.38 was allocated to medical support for three children in critical condition. Two of the children were suffering from severe heart conditions while one was born with a congenital disease affecting his genitalia. Due to the severity of their conditions these children required urgent medical treatment that was not available locally in The Gambia. As a result they were flown to Senegal for emergency medical care. The funds were primarily used to cover the costs of their medical treatment travel and associated expenses. A portion of the funds was also used for follow-up checkups in The Gambia after their return from Senegal. These medical interventions were crucial in providing life-saving treatment and ensuring ongoing health monitoring for the children., $15918| Feeding: The amount of $27,027.67 was allocated to expand the feeding program to support needy families in The Gambia particularly during the Ramadan period and the two Eid festivals Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Approximately 150 families benefitted from this funding receiving food provisions during Ramadan. In addition to the food some families were also allocated cash in accordance with the instructions of certain donors. The funds were also used to provide meals for patients at a rural hospital in Bansang The Gambia ensuring that those in need received proper nourishment during their recovery. Additionally the funds supported three babies who were triplets by providing formula milk as their mother was unable to produce sufficient breast milk. Furthermore an orphaned infant whose mother passed away shortly after childbirth was also provided with formula milk to ensure the babys nutritional needs were met. These efforts were crucial in addressing the immediate hunger and nutritional challenges faced by vulnerable individuals and families in The Gambia., $27028| Education: The amount of $7,962.40 was allocated to educational support for five students who required financial assistance to pay their tuition fees. The entire amount covered their educational costs ensuring they could continue their studies without interruption. Additionally a portion of the funds was used to support a school construction project that is currently underway. This project received contributions from donors aimed at enhancing the educational infrastructure and providing a better learning environment for students in The Gambia. These efforts are essential for improving access to education and expanding educational opportunities in the community., $7962| WaterThe amount of $1,740.00 was donated to the Kiang Tankular women farmers in The Gambia who needed a new well to support their agricultural projects. Many of these women are widows and rely on farming to feed their families and pay their childrens school fees. The funds were used to dig one well which is crucial for improving their access to water thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting the financial stability of their households. This initiative plays a key role in empowering these women and strengthening their community., $1740| Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| The amount of $3,058.01 was used for a combination of program-related activities. A portion of the funds was allocated to purchase educational gifts books and other miscellaneous items to support educational initiatives in The Gambia. Additionally part of the funds was used to provide critical assistance to two needy families who were at risk of eviction helping them avoid losing their homes. These expenses directly supported the Foundations charitable work and were essential in addressing immediate needs in the community., $3058| Part II, line 26 | Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| No liability, $0, $0| Part I, General | Explanation:| The total revenue reported reflects donations received from both online and offline sources throughout the year. These donations are primarily contributed by anonymous donors and members of the Foundation. We do not receive any grants. The donations are allocated to specific programs in The Gambia according to the donors preferences. The breakdown of the revenue is as follows: Medical Support: $22,312.13 in online donations were designated to support medical initiatives in The Gambia including healthcare services and the provision of medical supplies. Feeding Program: $14,493.31 in donations a combination of online and offline contributions were allocated to the Foundations feeding program in The Gambia which provides food assistance to individuals and families in need. Education Support: $8,899.01 in online donations were designated for the education support program in The Gambia which focuses on providing educational resources and helping to improve access to education for underserved students . Water Project: $1,000.00 in online donations were received to fund the water project in The Gambia aimed at providing clean and accessible water in areas where it is scarce. Miscellaneous Other Donations: $4,430.12 in various donations were received which were not specifically designated to a single program and were used to support the Foundations general operations and other charitable activities in The Gambia. These generous contributions primarily from anonymous donors and members are crucial in supporting the Foundations mission to improve the lives of people in The Gambia and its ongoing work in the country. I Isatou Sarr the President and volunteer accountant of Giving Back to The Gambia Charity Foundation Inc. respectfully request that any penalties related to the late filing of our Form 990-EZ for the years 2022 and 2023 be abated as the delay was due to reasonable cause beyond our control. In 2022 and 2023 I faced a combination of personal and professional challenges that impacted my ability to file the form on time. As a full-time employee I was also pursuing a degree in accounting while dealing with significant health issues. These personal circumstances severely limited the time and energy available to complete the filing. Furthermore our previous tax service provider New England Accounting and Tax LLC informed us that due to increased responsibilities and staffing constraints they could no longer assist us with the filing. Unfortunately our organization does not have the financial resources to hire external accounting services and as a result I had to manage the accounting duties on my own. Despite these challenges I continued working on the accounts and after further research I determined that I could complete and file the Form 990-EZ myself given my background in accounting and current education. I have now successfully filed the form. We are committed to ensuring that future filings are completed on time and I apologize for the delay and any potential inconvenience it may have caused. Thank you for your understanding and consideration of this request.