Nonprofit · EIN 86-1171133
MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $700,717 | $758,341 | -$57,624 | $1,026,110 | $9,158 | $1,016,952 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,165,797 | $1,311,670 | -$145,873 | $983,987 | $5,599 | $978,388 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $621,544
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $47,520
- Net income from fundraising events
- $31,653
- Other revenue
- $31,653
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $319,716
- Other salaries and wages
- $153,093
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $165,947
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,915
- Occupancy
- $16,782
- Travel
- $175
- Program services (functional)
- $435,199
- Management and general (functional)
- $204,453
- Fundraising (functional)
- $118,689
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $983,987
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,026,110
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,158
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,016,952
- Publicly traded securities
- $833,056
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $521,918
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $495,034
- Gross receipts
- $796,900
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN WARGO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $32,188 |
| J TYLER BLICKHAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARK SCHAEFFER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RYAN SHORTAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TIM BUBENIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FR BRAD MODDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN DEGREGORIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAPIWA MUPEREKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL MUTUURA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL PIECHOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOJERI COKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIEN WEBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN BUELER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR SHERRY TEFFEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTOINETTE TEMPORITI CPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| LINDA HALL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| FR BRAD MODDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA ORIDOTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PAUL PIECHOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TIM BUBENIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| J TYLER BLICKHAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JULIE SHEARBURN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK SCHAEFFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHILPA THORNTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN DEGREGORIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 818 LAFAYETTE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104-3820
- In care of
- % SR ANTOINETTE TEMPORITI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- J TYLER BLICKHAN, 518 SOUTH HANLEY, ST LOUIS, MO 63105
- Signed the 990
- J TYLER BLICKHAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (314) 776-1319
- Website
- WWW.MICROFINANCINGAFRICA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARCO BUSINESS SERVICES INC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $119,356 · grants $119,356
- 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.Expenses $68,000 · grants $68,000
- 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.Expenses $59,500 · grants $59,500
- 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.Expenses $188,343 · grants $72,860
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-1171133
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,026,110
- Income (IRS master file)
- $796,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $700,717 | $758,341 | $1,026,110 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,165,797 | $1,311,670 | $983,987 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,182,792 | $972,361 | $1,054,278 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 86-1171133).
Questions about MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA
- What is the EIN of MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA is 86-1171133.
- Is MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA 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 MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA 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 MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA 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 MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names J TYLER BLICKHAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,188 (CHRISTIAN WARGO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $700,717, expenses of $758,341 and total assets of $1,026,110 at year end.
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