2025-09-30T09:28:43-05:00 2024-12-31 431910319 ARCO BUSINESS SERVICES INC 8300 EAGER RD SUITE 500 BRENTWOOD MO 63144 990 2024-01-01 861171133 MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA MICR 3147761319 518 SOUTH HANLEY ST LOUIS MO 631391013 J TYLER BLICKHAN PRESIDENT 3147761319 2025-09-08 1 1 C AUSTIN MOORE P01050851 3149182119 2025-09-08 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z J TYLER BLICKHAN 518 SOUTH HANLEY ST LOUIS MO 63105 796900 0 X WWW.MICROFINANCINGAFRICA.ORG X 2006 MO MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA (MPA) PROVIDES GRANTS FOR THE STRENGTHENING AND EXPANSION OF MICROFINANCING PROGRAMS IN AFRICA, TO EMPOWER THOSE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY TO LIFT THEMSELVES UP WITH DIGNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION. 14 14 5 100 0 0 1000013 621544 0 0 38985 47520 126799 31653 1165797 700717 816233 319716 0 0 208892 165947 0 0 118689 286545 272678 1311670 758341 -145873 -57624 983987 1026110 5599 9158 978388 1016952 X MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA (MPA) PROVIDES GRANTS FOR THE STRENGTHENING AND EXPANSION OF MICROFINANCING PROGRAMS IN AFRICA, TO EMPOWER THOSE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY TO LIFT THEMSELVES UP WITH DIGNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION. 0 0 119356 119356 EDUCATION PROGRAM - WE AIM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY THROUGH LEVERAGING THE POWER OF EDUCATION. EDUCATORS IDENTIFY AND AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FACING EXTREME POVERTY, PROVIDE THEM WITH MENTORS, INTEGRATE MICROFINANCING INTO THE CURRICULUM, AND GUIDE THEM THROUGH PAY-IT-FORWARD ACTIVITIES. OTHER PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES RECEIVE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAININGS. 68000 68000 LIVING LOANS PROGRAM - IN MANY RURAL AREAS OF AFRICA, LIVESTOCK FARMING, PARTICULARLY COW REARING, OFFERS A PROMISING INCOME-GENERATING OPPORTUNITY FOR FARMERS. OUR PROGRAM TRAINS FARMERS IN AGRICULTURAL BEST PRACTICES AND HELPS THEM PREPARE TO RECEIVE A COW. THE COWS PROVIDE A STEADY SUPPLY OF MILK, WHICH CAN BE SOLD TO A LOCAL DAIRY FOR PROFIT. 59500 59500 LOANS PROGRAM - MICROFINANCE LOAN PROGRAMS ARE A POWERFUL TOOL IN BREAKING THE CYCLE OF EXTREME POVERTY, OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO GENERATE SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY. ONE IN THREE AFRICANS LIVE BELOW THE GLOBAL POVERTY LINE WHICH IS CURRENTLY $2.15 USD/DAY. POVERTY MEANS DAILY HUNGER; CHILD MALNUTRITION; LACK OF ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, SHELTER, AND HEALTHCARE; LITTLE OR NO OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO SCHOOL OR LEARN A TRADE; CONSTANT FEAR FOR THE FUTURE; AND INCREASED RISK OF EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE. OUR MICROFINANCE PROGRAM CHALLENGES MEMBERS TO INVEST OR SAVE FIRST, CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BY HELPING GROUP MEMBERS OVERCOME OBSTACLES WHILE MANAGING INCOME PROJECTS, AND MANAGE CLEAR AND FIXED REPAYMENT TERMS. 188343 72860 THE TWO OTHER PROGRAMS ARE THE HEALTH PROGRAM AND THE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM. MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA'S SAFE WOMAN/HEALTH PROGRAM HELPS MOTHERS THRIVE VIA ACCESS TO PRE-NATAL CARE, EDUCATION AND MICROFINANCING. MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA EQUIPS MIDWIVES WITH ULTRASOUNDS TO IDENTIFY THREE HIGH-RISK OBSTETRIC CONDITIONS THAT WOULD MANDATE REFERRAL TO A HEALTH FACILITY WITH AN OBSTETRICIAN AND EDUCATING THE MOTHERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DELIVERING AT THE VILLAGE HEALTH CENTER. MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA'S WATER PROGRAM FUNDS BORE HOLES AND EASY-TO-MAINTAIN WATER FILTERS TO SUPPORT GROUPS TO MANAGE CLEAN WATER AS GROUP INCOME PROJECTS, HELP FAMILIES IN POVERTY AFFORD CLEAN WATER VIA SMALL LOANS OR PAY-IT-FORWARD PLANS, AND EMPOWERS MEMBERS TO TRAIN OTHERS. 188343 72860 435199 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X X ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 6367790019 240 SOVEREIGN COURT BALLWIN MO 63011 J TYLER BLICKHAN PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK SCHAEFFER TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 RYAN SHORTAL SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 TIM BUBENIK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 FR BRAD MODDE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN DEGREGORIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAPIWA MUPEREKI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL MUTUURA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL PIECHOWSKI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MOJERI COKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADRIEN WEBB BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANN BUELER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR SHERRY TEFFEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTIAN WARGO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 32188 0 0 32188 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISSION SUPPORT 4830 RED OAK DRIVE WATERLOO IL 62298 FUNDRAISING SERVICES 105000 1 96906 524638 621544 47520 47520 127836 96906 96183 31653 31653 700717 0 0 79173 X 11000 11000 308716 308716 153093 76462 58666 17965 12854 6834 4492 1528 22915 22915 9058 9058 174630 32125 71717 70788 2232 2232 16998 8125 8873 8824 1674 7150 16782 15225 1557 175 175 1815 1815 DONATION PROCESSING FEE 11313 62 2556 8695 OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES 7063 4930 2133 RECRUITING EXPENSES 873 873 758341 435199 204453 118689 98196 122478 50927 19649 885791 833056 983987 1026110 5599 9158 5599 9158 X 540674 521918 437714 495034 978388 1016952 983987 1026110 -57624 96188 0 X 0 0 0 X 762174 870608 1142455 1000048 749380 4524665 762174 870608 1142455 1000048 749380 4524665 4524665 19221 29518 25506 38985 47521 160751 23811 12700 14831 126764 31653 209759 4895175 0.92430 0.93670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VARIOUS REGIONS IN AFRICA TO FUND MICROLOANS TO IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT AND LIVING CONDITIONS. 59500 WIRE TRANSFER 0 VARIOUS REGIONS IN AFRICA TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO PLACE COWS WITH IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOURCES OF INCOME. 68000 WIRE TRANSFER 0 VARIOUS REGIONS IN AFRICA TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER FILTERS AND INSTALL BOREHOLES TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER FOR THOSE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY. 21000 WIRE TRANSFER 0 VARIOUS REGIONS IN AFRICA TO FUND PAY-IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TO OUR PARTNERS WORKING TOWARDS BUILDING SUSTAINABLE INCOME. 119356 WIRE TRANSFER 0 VARIOUS REGIONS IN AFRICA TO PROVIDE PIGS AND MICROFINANCING PROJECTS FOR POST-FISTULA WOMEN, AND TO OFFER ULTRASOUND SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN. 25178 WIRE TRANSFER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: MPA WORKS CLOSELY WITH ITS FOREIGN GRANTMAKING PARTNERS AND THE STAFF OF MPA MAKE REGULAR TRIPS TO AFRICA TO VISIT THE COMMUNITIES THAT THE GRANTS ARE TARGETING AND TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THE PROGRAMS. ANNUAL GALA 224742 96906 127836 10000 83683 2500 224742 96906 127836 10000 83683 2500 96183 31653 1 SISTERS OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD 204 N MAIN STREET OFALLON MO 63366 170(B)(1)(A)(I) 0 11000 PARTNERING MISSION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD TO BRING AWARENESS AND MICROFINANCING TO AFRICA. PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS CLOSELY IN COORDINATION WITH THE GRANTEE IN PARTNERING MISSIONS TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IN HELPING THOSE IN EXTREME POVERTY IN AFRICA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AFTER THE ORGANIZATION HAS FINISHED COMPLETING THE FORM 990, IT IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW. THE REVIEW IS EVIDENCED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD'S SIGNATURE ON THE E-FILE AUTHORIZATION(8879) TO E-FILE THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AT AN ANNUAL BOARD MEETING EACH YEAR, BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHICH MAY HAVE ARISEN DURING THE YEAR OR ARE ANTICIPATED IN THE FUTURE. EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY SIGNING A COPY OF THE POLICY EACH YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION BY INTERESTED PARTIES AT THE BUSINESS OFFICE UPON REASONABLE REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 32,125. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 71,717. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 70,788. TOTAL EXPENSES 174,630.