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Nonprofit · EIN 20-3541982

THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90034

Financials

$824K$634K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$823,558$633,812$189,746$530,514$163,099$367,415
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$831,714
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,311
Net income from sales of inventory
-$11,481
Other revenue
-$10,467

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,717
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$185,100
Other salaries and wages
$43,081
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$289,403
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,205
Occupancy
$21,889
Travel
$15,629
Depreciation
$21,366
Program services (functional)
$500,701
Management and general (functional)
$53,860
Fundraising (functional)
$79,251

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$356,433
Total assets, end of year
$530,514
Total liabilities, end of year
$163,099
Net assets, end of year
$367,415
Net assets without donor restrictions
$130,612
Net assets with donor restrictions
$236,803
Gross receipts
$1,041,689
Employees
4
Volunteers
24
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
CA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LINDA HOOPEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
60$114,000$15,304
VICTORIA PACOSCORPORATE SECRETARY
Officer
40$71,100$6,310
DOUGLAS SMITHBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
DORETTA BONNERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
HAROLD ZAGUNISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CYNTHIA CAMPOY-BROPHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DIANE PERLOVBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BRITTANY VAUGHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROBERT FALKENBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0
SIMON WASSERBERGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MAMEN SAURABOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/3/24)
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8800 VENICE BLVD STE 208, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034-3256
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LINDA HOOPER, 8800 VENICE BLVD 208, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Signed the 990
LINDA HOOPER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(310) 881-7265
Return prepared by
HOOD & STRONG LLP

Mission

TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT WELL COMMUNITIES WITH INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, EDUCATION, WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT AND GENERAL WELL-BEING. WE COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO ENHANCE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN'S DAILY LIVES BY PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE PROMOTING LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY ALONG WITH CULTURAL INTEGRITY. THE PROJECT IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH THE PEOPLE OF THE SAMBURU TRIBE IN KENYA'S SAMBURU EAST DISTRICT, 425 KILOMETERS NORTH OF NAIROBI. THE PROJECT'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER TO COMMUNITIES AS A FOUNDATION FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2005, THE PROJECT HAS DRILLED 165 WELLS, BRINGING CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER TO OVER 100,000 PEOPLE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WELL DRILLING - DRILLING OF NINE HANDPUMP WATER WELLS AND A SOLARIZATION OF ONE COMMUNITY BOREHOLE AND COMMUNITY KIOSK, IN ADDITION TO MAJOR REPAIRS MADE TO 51 WELLS AND MONITORING OF 165 EXISTING WELLS.
    Expenses $361,855
  • MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES: INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS, DISTRIBUTION OF REUSABLE PRODUCTS, SOAP AND UNDERWEAR TO 2,056 GIRLS AND 171 WOMEN LIVING IN REMOTE VILLAGES.
    Expenses $65,110
  • VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO SAMBURU CHILDREN, INCLUDING: SCHOOL FEES FOR FIVE SAMBURU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, MENTORSHIP AND COMPUTER ASSISTANCE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS SEEKING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
    Expenses $59,692 · grants $9,717
  • AN AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM FOR TSP WELL PARTNER SCHOOLS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF ONE SCHOOL GARDEN AND PLANNING OF 2 MORE.
    Expenses $14,044

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-3541982
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
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$530,514
Income (IRS master file)
$1,041,689

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$602,477$643,106$356,433IRS
990December 2022$679,777$562,957$474,495IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC is 20-3541982.
Is THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE SAMBURU PROJECT 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 THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LINDA HOOPER.
Who are the officers and directors of THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,000 (LINDA HOOPER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THE SAMBURU PROJECT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $823,558, expenses of $633,812 and total assets of $530,514 at year end.

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