2022-11-11T07:40:11-06:00 2021-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 1255 Lakes Parkway Suite 105 Lawrenceville GA 30043 990 2021-01-01 710929252 African Vision of Hope AFRI 6182887695 8 Professional Park Drive Maryville IL 62062 Judith Bertels President/CEO 6182887695 2022-11-11 1 Judith Bertels 999009999 Luke Burnett P01079018 5055022746 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Judith Bertels 8 Professional Park Drive Maryville IL 62062 2950988 0 X https://africanvisionofhope.org/ X 2003 IL Care for orphaned & vulnerable children in Zambia to alleviate poverty & promote love & dignity 7 5 11 236 0 0 1958355 2853897 0 0 4567 4761 -27648 -16319 1935274 2842339 1137218 1756532 0 0 279552 314372 0 0 39982 241292 204586 1658062 2275490 277212 566849 1346274 1886646 37845 11368 1308429 1875278 X African Vision of Hope confronts the root causes of poverty by providing opportunities to be educated, grow up healthy, develop leadership and economic skills, and learn about God's love. 0 0 777186 591484 African Vision of Hope's vision is for every child and family in Zambia to be released from extreme poverty and have the ability to fulfill the purpose God has for their lives. Starting 22 years ago with 23 students on a dirt floor in a rented tavern to 3,873 students in 2021, thousands of vulnerable children's lives have been impacted with a Christ-centered education. In 2021, African Vision of Hope earned the esteemed honor of becoming an approved Testing Center by the Examinations Counsil of Zambia. Other examination fees were paid for 7th, 9th, and 12th grade students to participate in testing qualifications to move onto the next grade. The five African Vision of Hope school campuses were provided with multiple new classrooms, over 100 new desks, fresh paint, regular building maintenance, new printers and printing supplies, computers, and other chemistry lab supplies. Robotics clubs continue to grow and thrive at three campuses.Also, in 2021, African Vision of Hope employed 163 caring teachers and staff who provided physical, intellectual and spiritual guidance. In 2021, 135 students completed their high school education bringing the total high school graduates to over 900. Higher education & technology are vital to the development of Zambia, building a workforce of doctors, engineers, lawyers, and entrepreneurs, requiring drivers and flexible learning programs going beyond basic literacy. In 2021, 47 students were provided college scholarships, bringing the total to 172 college scholarships awarded. Nine men and women were given scholarships for seminary training and three more graduated bringing the total to 59. 1012590 896467 African Vision of Hope continues digging new deep-water wells, including four in 2021, ensuring clean water for every school and rescue home. Also, 18 private toilets were installed in 2021. Proper toilets and hand washing stations keep children in school and helps girls manage their personal needs with dignity and safety. Over 10,000 children and families benefit from these clean water points each day. Along with our staff, these children and families continue to receive hygiene training, sanitation and HIV/AIDS education.African Vision of Hope built new kitchens at three locations in 2021. Over 1,086,792 vitamin and protein fortified meals were provided to vulnerable and orphaned school children, keeping them in school rather than dropping out to look for ways to acquire food. These nutritious meals allow them to concentrate on their studies and are life changing on their overall health.In 2021, African Vision of Hope provided basic medical care to 3,873 children for treatable illnesses such as vaccinations and malaria testing through an onsite medical clinic and an on-staff nurse who traveled between schools. Healthy kids learn better and these children are the future of Zambia. 378727 268581 1426 In Zambia, African Vision of Hope employs experienced tradesmen; women who for the Hope Trades & Training program to teach sewing, knitting, craft skills, agriculture, welding and carpentry, and small business to adults living in poverty and have not completed their education. The sewing program, now self-sustaining and producing income for the ministry in Zambia, delivered over 1,000 uniforms and hundreds of knitted sweaters across the African Vision of Hope school campuses. The welding and carpentry vocational training programs, also self-sustaining, are teaching young men and women hands-on job skills. This team is making high-quality desks for the classrooms and welding strong, beautiful gates for African Vision of Hope campuses and other retail customers.African Vision of Hope's Rescue Care expansion continued with phase 1 construction of four rescue homes to provide shelter and care for 96 orphaned and vulnerable children. The construction also included two bath houses (one for females, one for males) with private showers and toilets, house parent quarters, kitchen and community building. Appliances and generators were purchased for several Rescue Homes. Beside the physical buildings for the children in Rescue Care, African Vision of Hope hired and trained 8 Child Protection Officers to advocate for and rescue vulnerable children from child trafficking, child marriage, child labor and horrific abuse and neglect. These Child Protection Officers establish relationships with community social services, police and local leaders to bring immediate action and protection of children in need.African Vision of Hope services impact surrounding communities with a total population of over 418,800. 2168503 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 FL X Judith Bertels 6182887695 8 Professional Park Drive Maryville IL 62062 Ward McMillen Director & Program Dire 40.00 X 55260 0 6549 Ashley Day Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Kent Schuette Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Darr Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Bruno Nobre Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Muilenburg Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Judith Bertels President/CEO 60.00 X 92106 0 13838 Robert Bertels Secretary & Acting Treasurer 40.00 X 0 0 0 147366 0 20387 0 0 0 0 0 312444 50265 2491188 126775 2853897 4761 4761 3244 3244 0 0 86714 312444 104459 -17745 -17745 2372 946 1426 1426 2842339 1426 0 -12984 1756532 1756532 161491 128290 22480 10721 147927 122561 15127 10239 2254 2254 942 763 115 64 1758 1424 214 120 7085 7085 13631 12758 620 253 25592 14846 4096 6650 47884 31885 8650 7349 35532 29609 3533 2390 54773 53125 784 864 227 227 4259 2751 798 710 15603 13959 1022 622 2275490 2168503 67005 39982 512297 914002 808522 913293 23388 57511 2976 1136 2067 1840 1346274 1886646 37845 11368 37845 11368 X 1289101 1300316 19328 574962 1308429 1875278 1346274 1886646 566849 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 1110994 1271540 1646301 1958355 2853897 8841087 1110994 1271540 1646301 1958355 2853897 8841087 900851 7940236 317 429 3191 4567 4761 13265 8854352 6063 0.89680 0.88500 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2976 1136 1840 1840 1 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program services Travel and site visits 40392 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients 1756532 0 0 0 0 0 0 1796924 0 1796924 Sub-Saharan Africa Provide food, medical care, clean water, education, economic development and shelter to vulnerable children and families in Zambia, Africa. Health education programs, vocational programs, and pastoral training are also supported. 1671875 Wire transfer 84657 Medical & school supplies, school equipment, clothing, misc. FMV 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: The organization works in close collaboration with its partnering grantee organization in Zambia. The Board Treasurer and CEO track the use of funds by obtaining monthly reports detailing the manner in which such funds are utilized by the collaborating organization. The reports are accompanied by receipts for all material expenditures and photographs of items purchased or constructed. Board members and volunteers travel to Africa to inspect the facilities and programs funded by the Organization, and to review future potential projects and needs of the communities. Part I, line 3: Expenditures are accounted for using the accrual method of accounting. Part III Accounting Method: Gala 381998 297104 84894 100770 Ink House Event 17160 15340 1820 2971 200 518 399158 312444 86714 2971 200 101288 104459 -17745 X 6 4789 Cost X 520 Cost X 52493 Cost X 2 1000 Cost X 2 3244 Selling Prices X School Supplies 66 43184 Cost X STEM 9 13561 Cost X Medical Supplies 16 7984 Cost 0 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The number of contributions represent the number of contributions received, not the number of items donated. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Robert Bertels and Judith Bertels have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b The organization has no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Therefore, this line was answered no in accordance with the instructions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm. The President/CEO reviews the Form 990 in detail. A copy of the Form 990 is given to the Board for review prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization has a written conflict of interest policy. Directors and officers complete a signed conflict of interest disclosure annually. The Board is responsible for the review of the statements and enforcement of the policy. If a person has a conflict with a matter at hand, they are asked to refrain from participation in meetings and/or voting when the item in conflict will be discussed and decided. During 2020, the leadership strengthened the policy and improved the review and oversight process for potential conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board of Directors appoints a compensation team of independent members to set the compensation of the President/CEO. The team conducts a review of annual goal achievements and utilizes compensation guides for non profits and Guidestar reports when establishing compensation for the next year. The compensation team submits a report to the Board that describes highlights from the review and the compensation they have set for the next calendar year, pending final Board approval. The deliberation and decision process is documented. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b: The organization does not compensate any other officers or key employees. Therefore, this line was answered no in accordance with the instructions. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request.