Nonprofit · EIN 06-1629249
PROJECT ZAWADI INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $665,141 | $655,729 | $9,412 | $275,533 | $990 | $274,543 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $49,152 | $42,395 | $6,757 | $186,367 | $2,642 | $183,725 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $653,935 | $682,259 | -$28,324 | $253,985 | $2,377 | $251,608 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $630,273 | $614,316 | $15,957 | $281,575 | $6,074 | $275,501 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $660,675
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,466
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $470,991
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $21,269
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $66,285
- Professional fundraising fees
- $3,824
- Accounting fees
- $3,920
- Travel
- $813
- Depreciation
- $2,683
- Program services (functional)
- $516,897
- Management and general (functional)
- $124,039
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,793
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $261,267
- Total assets, end of year
- $275,533
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $990
- Net assets, end of year
- $274,543
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,896
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $274,543
- Gross receipts
- $665,141
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 15
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SINGER | EXECUTIVE DIREC Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
| RON AMINZADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| IAN KEITH | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TESHITE WAKO | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS RITTER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DIANE RUONAVAARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOY ALIZADEH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NELSON MAFIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ANNIE KNEEDLER | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SABINA BINGMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MBELE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUDITH MERINYO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HT FISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA GOOCHEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE SINKULA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MIHAILO TEMALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SINGER | EXECUTIVE DIREC Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $5,417 |
| RON AMINZADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| IAN KEITH | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TESHITE WAKO | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS RITTER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DIANE RUONAVAARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOY ALIZADEH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNIE KNEEDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SABINA BINGMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUDITH MERINYO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HT FISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LISA GOOCHEE | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SINGER | EXECUTIVE DIREC Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
| RON AMINZADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| IAN KEITH | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DIANE RUONAVAARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TESHITE WAKO | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANNIE KNEEDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HT FISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LISA GOOCHEE | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS RITTER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOY ALIZADEH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SABINA BINGMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUDITH MERINYO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SINGER | EXECUTIVE DIREC Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
| RON AMINZADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| IAN KEITH | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEIF STOA | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MGIZI MBELWA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIANE RUONAVAARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BETTE MERCHANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNIE KNEEDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EVER MKONYI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRAN VAVRUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN MCINTYRE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HT FISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LISA GOOCHEE | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 253 DUKE ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-3115
- In care of
- % BRIAN SINGER
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN SINGER, President
- Phone
- (866) 589-6116
- Website
- www.projectzawadi.org
- Return prepared by
- Feuerhelm Langer and Ruza LLC
Mission
TO ENSURE TANZANIAN CHILDREN AND YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- TEACHER TRAINING TO IMPROVE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCEExpenses $222,101
- STUDENT SPONSORSHIPExpenses $207,271
- SCHOOL SUPPORTExpenses $87,525
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1629249
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $275,533
- Income (IRS master file)
- $665,141
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $665,141 | $655,729 | $275,533 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $49,152 | $42,395 | $186,367 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $653,935 | $682,259 | $253,985 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $630,273 | $614,316 | $281,575 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-1629249).
Questions about PROJECT ZAWADI INC
- What is the EIN of PROJECT ZAWADI INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT ZAWADI INC is 06-1629249.
- Is PROJECT ZAWADI INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to PROJECT ZAWADI INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT ZAWADI INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PROJECT ZAWADI INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT ZAWADI INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT ZAWADI INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (BRIAN SINGER, EXECUTIVE DIREC).
- How much revenue does PROJECT ZAWADI INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $665,141, expenses of $655,729 and total assets of $275,533 at year end.
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