2025-11-17T20:17:37-06:00 2024-12-31 331498605 PLANTE & MORAN PLLC 401 EDGEWATER PLACE SUITE 300 WAKEFIELD MA 01880 990 2024-01-01 261905452 THE MARANYUNDO INITIATIVE INC MARA 6175995972 14 ALBERTA TERRACE UNIT 1 CAMBRIDGE MA 02140 LISA TELLEKSON PRESIDENT 6175995972 2025-11-17 1 1 JODY K BOOTH P00963825 7812459999 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LISA TELLEKSON 14 ALBERTA TERRACE UNIT 1 CAMBRIDGE MA 02184 1171811 0 X WWW.MARANYUNDO.ORG X 2007 MA THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE MARANYUNDO GIRLS SCHOOL IN ITS MISSION TO OFFER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. 18 17 3 19 0 0 1195280 1171754 0 0 57 57 0 0 1195337 1171811 1287974 960472 0 0 125555 163523 0 0 83018 80736 86259 1494265 1210254 -298928 -38443 983468 929930 18310 3215 965158 926715 X THE MARANYUNDO INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR GIRLS FROM ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN RWANDA THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE MARANYUNDO GIRLS SCHOOL AND RELATED PROGRAMS. 0 0 1021092 960472 THE MARANYUNDO INITIATIVE IS PROUD TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR GIRLS IN RWANDA. 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THESE DETERMINATIONS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED ACCORDING TO GUIDANCE IN A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD PRONOUNCEMENT RELATED TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. IN DETERMINING THE RECOGNITION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, THE ORGANIZATION APPLIES A MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND DETERMINES THE MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS CONSIDERING THE AMOUNTS AND PROBABILITIES OF THE OUTCOMES THAT COULD BE REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT WITH TAXING AUTHORITIES. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS GENERALLY SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL EXAMINATION BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR THE PRIOR THREE YEARS. 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE MARANYUNDO GIRLS SCHOOL AND RELATED PROGRAMS IN ITS MISSION TO OFFER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. THE MARANYUNDO GIRLS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IS A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN NYAMATA, RWANDA DEDICATED TO THE BELIEF THAT EVERY GIRL, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY FINANCES OR BACKGROUND CAN ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS. OPENED AS A MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR 180 GIRLS IN 2008, IT QUICKLY ACHIEVED A NATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE, AND NOW INCLUDES A HIGH SCHOOL. IT HAS RANKED IN THE TOP TIER OF SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY EVERY YEAR SINCE 2010. 960472 0 1 0 0 0 1 960472 0 960472 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, GRANTS FROM THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR: 1) ONGOING MGS OPERATIONS INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE STUDENTS THAT ENSURE AT LEAST 66% OF MGS STUDENTS RECEIVE PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS, COMPETITIVE TEACHER SALARIES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGH QUALITY TEACHERS AND CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE; 2) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ENSURE MGS CONTINUES TO BE A LEADING SCHOOL, INCLUDING ONGOING FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STEM RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMING, COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAMS, AND TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS; 3) THE EXTENSION OF SIMILAR SUPPORT AND PROGRAMMING TO OTHER STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS IN RWANDA BEYOND THE MGS ON A SELECTED BASIS FOR BROADER IMPACT. 960472 BANK TRANSFER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: EVALUATIONS ARE CONDUCTED ON A REGULAR ONSITE BASIS WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT AND CONTINGENT UPON THE SCHOOL'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN AGREED UPON STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE. PART I, LINE 3: GRANT PROCEEDS JUST A PORTION OF OVERALL OPERATING COSTS WHICH ARE REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 DIRECTORS KATHY KANTENGWA AND ISABELLE BYUSA HAVE A FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCIAL CONSULTANT AND MANAGEMENT. THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBER AND EMPLOYEE MUST SIGN THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. ALL REAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND PRESIDENT. THE BOARD WILL THEN VOTE ON THE ISSUES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS PROVIDED UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: DURING THE YEAR YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DID NOT CHANGE THE OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS WITH REGARDS THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.