﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2025v4.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2026-02-16T10:56:57-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2025-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>742606559</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ADKF PC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>9601 MCALLISTER FREEWAY SUITE 800</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SAN ANTONIO</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>78216</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990EZ</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2025-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>462984913</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RWANDA SHINES</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>RWAN</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2103424242</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>6812 WEST AVENUE SUITE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SAN ANTONIO</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>78213</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>MICHAEL WEISS</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2103424242</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2026-02-10</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>RENE M GARCIA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01286618</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2108291300</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2026-02-10</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2025</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990EZ documentId="RetDoc1234200001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1051800001 RetDoc2278000001">
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.RWANDA-SHINES.COM</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <Organization501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <TypeOfOrganizationTrustInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationTrustInd>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>117952</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>
      <ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>117952</ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>
      <TotalRevenueAmt>117952</TotalRevenueAmt>
      <OtherExpensesTotalAmt>66957</OtherExpensesTotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesAmt>66957</TotalExpensesAmt>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>50995</ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>14274</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>65269</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14274</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>65269</EOYAmt>
      </CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
      <Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14274</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>65269</EOYAmt>
      </Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
      <SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14274</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>65269</EOYAmt>
      </NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>TO EDUCATE RWANDA CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS BY HELPING THEM IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS YEAR ROUND ON SITE. THE ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED IN RWANDA, OFFICIALLY THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA. THE ACTIVITY FURTHERS OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE BY SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING THIS COMMUNITY SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM SATISFY THEIR BASIC NEEDS.</PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>SUPPORT FOR THE STAR SCHOOL BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SPONSORSHIPS</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>0</GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>49700</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>MINISTRY SUPPORT BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SPONSORSHIP</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>6000</GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>0</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>49700</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIVInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIVInd>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm referenceDocumentId="RetDoc2212000001">MICHAEL WEISS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.25</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>RYAN BARNETT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>NATHAN RUSENGO AMOOTI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.50</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>
      <ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>0</ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>
      <ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>0</ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>
      <OrganizationHadUBIInd>0</OrganizationHadUBIInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>0</OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>
      <DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt>0</DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt>
      <MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>0</MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>0</TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>
      <TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>0</TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE ORGANIZATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>6812 WEST AVENUE SUITE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SAN ANTONIO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>78213</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PhoneNum>2103424242</PhoneNum>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFndsInd>0</DonorAdvisedFndsInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <TanningServicesProvidedInd>0</TanningServicesProvidedInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>NONE</PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>
      <PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>NONE</PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>
      <FiledScheduleAInd>1</FiledScheduleAInd>
    </IRS990EZ>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>95695</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>84377</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>12411</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>178734</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>117952</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>489169</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>95695</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>84377</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>12411</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>178734</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>117952</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>489169</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>489169</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <TotalSupportAmt>489169</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>1.00000</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>1.00000</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1051800001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DESCRIPTION: COMPUTER EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 1,421. DESCRIPTION: LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 2,250. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 1,662. DESCRIPTION: STAR SCHOOL PROGRAM EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 49,700. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 2,204. DESCRIPTION: MENS MINISTRY PROGRAM EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 6,000. DESCRIPTION: ADMINISTRATION. AMOUNT: 3,720. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 66,957.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <CompensationExplanation documentId="RetDoc2212000001">
      <CompensationExplanationGrp>
        <PersonNm>NATHAN RUSENGO AMOOTI</PersonNm>
        <ShortExplanationTxt>ORGANIZATION PAID MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR SURGERY</ShortExplanationTxt>
      </CompensationExplanationGrp>
    </CompensationExplanation>
    <TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl documentId="RetDoc2278000001">
      <DeclarationDesc>THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.</DeclarationDesc>
    </TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>