2021-11-15T10:33:23-06:00 2020-12-31 582115374 Mersereau Lazenby & Rockas LLC 3469 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd Suwanee GA 30024 990 2020-01-01 455399345 Just One Africa Inc JUST 6786406342 6720 Preston Glen Drive Alpharetta GA 30005 Clayton Churchill President 6786406342 2021-11-15 1 Clayton Churchill 999009999 Lois S Lazenby P00295161 7706146800 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Clayton Churchill 6720 Preston Glen Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 820359 0 X justoneafrica.org X 2012 GA The Organization's mission is to care for orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya by providing access to clean water and by partnering with local leaders to provide sustainable solutions which create hope through care, education, and community development. 4 3 1 250 0 0 746356 726162 0 0 6 4 86714 73724 833076 799890 0 0 0 0 73170 96349 0 0 27583 426981 685852 500151 782201 332925 17689 641294 644867 24201 10085 617093 634782 X The Organization's mission is to care for orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya by providing access to clean water and by partnering with local leaders to provide sustainable solutions which create hope through care, education, and community development. 0 0 699252 2020 Form 990 Program AccomplishmentsWhat a year 2020 was. There aren't words to express all that each of us walked through, but one thing that wells up in our hearts is gratitude. Gratitude for each of our donors, for your genuine care and thoughtfulness, for their commitment to seeing leaders empowered and critical needs met in ways that saved lives, furthered sustainability, and brought hope and health through clean water access. It really isn't anything short of a miracle that while everything was turning upside down all around us, in the middle of a global pandemic, our donors responded with radical generosity so those in real need would still receive the life-giving support desperately required to keep on going. When COVID-19 began to spread across the globe we couldn't even begin to imagine the many ways we would be stretched and have to pivot. As stay at home orders and lockdowns went into effect here in the US and in Kenya, and with no certainty as to how long things would continue, we took steps to conserve funds. We buckled down and some of our staff chose to go without a salary for a few months so we would be able to cover ongoing emergency needs for our partners, our other staff salary and necessary operating expenses.GeneralWe raised over $709,000 in total in 2020.We raised over $94,000 in sales from our products, supporting our programs.We have reduced our overhead to allow 90% Programs, 7% Administration, 3% Fundraising.Despite COVID-19 restrictions, we took two trips to Kenya to work with our partners and distribute water filters.Sustainability ProgramsBuilding ProjectsThe Valley Light building project broke ground, the foundation poured and the walls were started.14 plots of land purchased at Lenkai School - ensuring they have land for long term food securitySolar Lights - LED solar lights for added security at Hope Beyond and Lenkai SchoolOutdoor Kitchen/Firewood Stoves installed for increased food preparation during lockdown Storage building built for food/crop storage adjacent to the outdoor kitchenBorehole Security Wall built - secured investment of deep water well and generatorSecurity CC TV Cameras installed- improved safety within compound at Hope BeyondBuilt 2 additional metal-sided classrooms - to comply with COVID-19 guidelinesTiled floors of 2 classrooms and Kitchen - improve sanitation and cleanlinessProvided 100 Desks and Chairs - comply with COVID-19 social distancing guidelinesInstalled an additional kitchen stove - increased food preparation for students at Lenkai SchoolIncome Generating ProjectsGoat Project - goat shed, purchase 5 goats, vet expenses at Hope Beyond. Many babies are already increasing the herd!Solar Powered Pumps at two hand dug boreholes at Hope Beyond reducing electricity costsChicken Coop Project - eggs are already being produced creating food and supportDrip Irrigation Project (Three Acres) - reduction in water usage, higher yielding cropsWater Distribution Piping Project - bringing piped clean water to thousands of people in the local community while generating monthly support for operations. The dairy cow project continued to grow with the birth of more calves. This ensures more milk for the kids, while extra can be sold at the market supporting this critical program.Additional land was purchased at Lenkai School for the expansion of farming activities and food security, with the long-term goal to move the school to this new property.Education ProjectsFunded 132 counseling sessions with Kutoa Project for the children at Valley LightEducational Sponsorships - Just One Africa is working with our partners to identify the children with the greatest need of support and match them with sponsors who can help with education, medical, housing, and food costs. This creates an opportunity for individuals and families to learn about the world around them and have meaningful avenues to care for others. We have provided educational support for approximately 40 children attending primary and secondary schools in Kenya. We continued a US school partnership in Alabama with a specific focus on support and building connections for our Valley Light partners.We continued our partnership Kutoa Project, aimed at addressing the trauma-related needs within caregivers and staff at Valley Light Home. We provided trauma training for the staff and teachers at Lenkai School in partnership with Kutoa Project, allowing for the growth of more trauma-informed environments.Clean Water ProgramWe ran a successful year-end campaign called Just Add Water, We exceeded our $131,300 ($133,593 raised!) goal to purchase 2020 filters. 1200 filters delivered (30,000 people)Water Filter Follow-up Program - We continued our follow up program in Central and Southern Kenya. Our southern Kenya team travels weekly to do follow up on our filters in the surrounding area collecting essential data and building good community relationships in the areas we serve. We continue to gather excellent feedback on the health the filters are providing. This vital process allows us to analyze the water filter data to monitor our success rates carefully and make any adjustments in the areas in which we serve. We are currently collecting the data using a paper-based system and entering it into spreadsheets. Then it is uploaded and shared in a cloud-based system that is accessible anywhere in the world. WASH - Water Filter, Sanitation, and Hygiene training have been provided to over 300+ people in 2020.Recycled Paper Bead Program - This continues to thrive and offers significant support to our Clean Water Program. It provides sustainable income to the women's artisan groups from whom we purchase the beads. The program also provides volunteer opportunities for young people, corporate team building events, and others as they help us to string the beads into bracelets. Vulnerable Children Monthly SupportLenkai Christian School - 2020 Total $24,000 (Rescue Center Support)Sponsorship of 36 children - providing full education, room, and board as well as medical treatments and counselingStaffFull-time US Director of Operations. Full-time US Program DirectorOne part-time person to help manage volunteer projects.VolunteersAdministrative - one regular part-time volunteer, limited due to COVID-19 restrictionsSchools and Clubs - Were paused due to COVID-19 restrictions Events - Most of our events were canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.Just One Africa partners with local leaders to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable children and the clean water crisis. These realities are made possible by Just One Africa donors who have provided many opportunities for our incredible partners in Kenya. They can now move more securely towards providing for the needs of the vulnerable children they care for. Our partners work diligently running schools, an orphanage, and a rescue center. We empower them with viable avenues to build even stronger foundations for the programs they have implemented in their communities, which is what Just One Africa is all about! 699252 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 GA AL AR CA FL HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X Jessica Sagraves - 3 Tree Bookkeeping LLC 4044094845 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy Ste 108 Box Athens GA 30606 X Clay Churchill President 30.00 X X 0 0 0 Nelson Guzman Vice President 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Joel Stocksdale Treasurer 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Noel Coleman Chairman 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Maureen Starr Secretary 4.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13900 712262 726162 4 4 94193 20469 73724 73724 799890 73724 0 4 90244 47544 22553 20147 6105 3404 1492 1209 6 6 9200 9200 2931 2931 22268 19371 1865 1032 1878 1878 5288 5288 Program Projects 620415 620415 Bank Fees 11183 5816 1189 4178 Licenses and permits 7939 7939 Dues and Subscriptions 2650 2650 2094 824 253 1017 782201 699252 55366 27583 585467 616706 30177 25650 28161 641294 644867 24201 10085 24201 10085 X 387704 515205 229389 119577 617093 634782 641294 644867 17689 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 261490 239097 357707 746356 726553 2331203 261490 239097 357707 746356 726553 2331203 390140 1941063 4 4 5 6 4 23 2331226 410456 0.83260 0.88400 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 799890 0 799890 0 799890 782201 0 782201 0 782201 Part X, Line 2: Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States require that uncertain tax positions be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained on examination. Management has determined that the Organization had no uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. 1 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 0 0 Program services Clean Water 124216 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 0 0 Program services Community Development 163824 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 0 0 Program services Education 59852 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 0 0 Program Services Transportation/Vehicles 515 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 0 0 Program Services Emergency Projects 17515 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 0 0 Program Services Building Projects 273404 0 0 0 0 0 0 639326 0 639326 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Community Development 135130 Wire transfers Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Education 59790 Wire transfers Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Building Project 263181 Wire transfers Sub-Saharan Africa Emergency 13515 Wire transfers Sub-Saharan Africa Clean Water 11215 Wire transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Part I, Line 2 - Monitoring of Funds: Before making a grant, Just One Africa (JOA) ensures each organization is a registered organization in their country and that funds are only used for charitable purposes, and that they are able to responsibly carry out the charitable project proposed by evaluating their past performance, the feasibility of the activities they propose. JOA checks the names of all organization board members and key staff members against the US and UN watch lists. Representatives from JOA conduct in-person visits multiple times per year to review past projects and research future projects. Grant funds are provided based on an annual grant agreement and grant agreement adendums. Funds are transferred from the U.S. monthly upon receipt of adequate documentation from grantee including but not limited to: receipts, written reports and pictures. Part I, line 3: Expenditures per Region. Part III Accounting Method: Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b The Organization has no committees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 will be emailed to the board for review prior to submitting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Each board member must sign the document at the beginning of the year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 No compensation is given to the Executive Director or any key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 These forms are available in PDF format for any requests made.