2026-04-09T11:22:18-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 852725258 Asembo Skills for Hope Inc ASEM 8024455279 29 Winthrop Rd Brookline MA 02445 Aaron Levenson President 2026-04-09 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Aaron Levenson 29 Winthrop Rd Brookline MA 02445 213137 false X www.asemboskillsforhope.org X 2020 PA To fund the community-based organization, Asembo Skills for Hope in Kenya, Africa, which offers women hands-on vocational training in practical fields like tailoring and construction, paired with key business skills to help them succeed. 8 8 0 8 0 143423 213083 0 54 0 143423 213137 102281 202875 0 0 0 8767 12687 16126 114968 219001 28455 -5864 47938 42095 21 47938 42074 Our mission is to help break the generational cycle of poverty in Asembo, Kenya by equipping women with skills to prosper through a community based organization in Kenya. false false 204644 213083 The organization supports a community-based nonprofit working in Asembo, Kenya, that provides vocational and entrepreneurship training to young women facing economic hardship. The program equips participants with practical skills to start businesses and earn income for their families. During the year, the supported organization delivered vocational and entrepreneurship training, business and life skills education, and ongoing mentorship to women in the community. These services help participants develop marketable skills, build confidence, and apply sound financial practices as they transition into income-generating activities. As a result of this support, 30 women completed training and gained the skills needed to pursue business opportunities and support their households. The program strengthens families and contributes to long-term stability in Asembo. 204644 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false 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 true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 8 true false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true false false false PA X AARON LEVENSON 8024455279 29 Winthrop Rd Brookline MA 02445 X Aaron Levenson President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Nathan Levenson Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gretchen Stoddard Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Leslie Levenson Director 0.10 0.00 X 0 0 0 Delphine Uwamahoro Director 0.10 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Banda Director 0.10 0.00 X 0 0 0 Petra Anaya Director 0.10 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Kanyala Director 0.10 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 213083 2800 213083 0 54 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 213137 54 0 0 202875 202875 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2800 2800 0 0 0 0 0 1976 1769 207 0 0 0 8767 8767 0 2583 2583 0 0 0 0 0 219001 204644 5590 8767 47938 42095 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47938 42095 21 0 21 X 47938 42074 47938 42074 47938 42095 -5864 X false false false X 68615 143424 213083 425122 0 0 68615 143424 213083 425122 290870 134252 54 54 0 0 425176 0.31580 0.46670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Credit card payable 21 21 true Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program services Humanitarian Aid 202875 202875 202875 Kenya Program services 202875 Wire xfers 1 1 false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US Issuing a Grant Agreement: Grant agreements stipulate the use of funds, reporting requirements and process for requesting changes to the project scope or allocation of funds for an approved project. This document must be signed and returned to verify agreement to follow all terms and conditions of the grant. Speaking with a Grantee: During a phone/Zoom call, program staff will verbally review terms and conditions of the grant agreement, verify bank information on file and review reporting schedule/requirements to ensure both parties mutual understanding of the terms of the grant. Monitoring Grant Awards: Program staff monitor grants to identify potential problems and areas where technical assistance might be necessary. This active monitoring is accomplished through review of reports, correspondence from the grantee and monthly phone/Zoom calls. Monitoring Expenditures: Grantee organizations are required to have financial systems in place to monitor their grant expenditures. These systems are verified during the betting process. Program staff monitor the use of funds within each reporting cycle and within the overall project period. The approved grant amount is based on the grantees proposal budget and submitted with their grant application. Asembo expects the rate and types of expenditures to be consistent with the approved projects budget and will follow up with the grantee regarding any discrepancies (expenditures that appear inconsistent with these expectations). Providing Technical Assistance: Asembo seeks to support grantees to successfully complete their grants as well as their larger organizational mission. Program staff share external resources with grantees, introduce them to other grantees who may be working in the same region or on the same issue area so they can collaborate. When possible, Asembo connects grantees with volunteers traveling in the area who can further assist them in their efforts. When necessary, program staff may conduct a site visit to assess the impact of a grant and provide additional support. Prior Approval Requests: Changes to project scope or allocation of funds must be approved by program staff. Requesting for changes must be made in writing (email is acceptable) prior to use of funds. Failure to obtain approval may result in the disallowance of costs, termination of the award of other enforcement action within Asembos Authority. Reporting Requirements: GO Campaign requires grantees to submit reports which are due at specific times during the grant cycle (life cycle of a grant award). All reports must be accurate, complete and submitted on time. Once reporting requirements are complete, Asembo seeks to close out a grant in a timely manner. Updating Donors: Donors funding projects through donor directed funds within Asembo will receive a report updating them on the use of funds and their impact. Donors who donate to specific projects may receive project specific updates via email. Donors at large may receive e-newsletter updates on any given project. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Aaron Levenson is the president of the board and Nathan Levenson, his father, is the treasurer and a board member and Leslie Levenson, his mother, is a board member. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b There are no committees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The complete Form 990 is provided to Senior Management sufficiently in advance of the filling deadline to enable a detailed and conscientious review. All questions, concerns etc. of Senior Management are addressed by the President and incorporated into the Form 990 as appropriate. A draft copy of the Form 990 is emailed to the Members of the Board of Directors. After all of the input from the Board has been appropriately addressed, Senior Management of the organization will file the final Form 990 as required. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Whenever a Director or Officer has a financial or personal interest in any matter coming before the Board of Directors, the affected person shall A) fully disclose the nature of the interest and B) withdraw from the discussion, lobbying and voting on the matter. Any transaction or vote involving a potential conflict of interest shall be approved only when a majority of disinterested Directors determine that it is in the best interest of the corporation to do so. The minutes of meetings at which such votes are taken shall record such disclosure, abstention and rationale for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and other pertinent documents available to the public upon request.