2020-10-15T15:07:03-05:00 2019-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 1255 Lakes Parkway Suite 130 Lawrenceville GA 30043 990 2019-01-01 710929252 African Vision of Hope AFRI 6182887695 8 Professional Park Drive Maryville IL 62062 Judith Bertels President/CEO 6182887695 2020-10-15 1 Ted R Batson Jr P00721951 6785185301 139.146.132.42 2020-10-15 16:06:55 ED P 88FDA64FF2570B913640EEE03F7D4FD1A0A954F8 7C3CEE87888F8DC563CEEFBDBF1769BF7C033342 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Judith Bertels 8 Professional Park Drive Maryville IL 62062 1726811 0 X https://africanvisionofhope.org/ X 2003 IL Care for orphaned & vulnerable children in Zambia to alleviate poverty & promote love & dignity 5 4 9 253 0 0 1271540 1646301 0 0 429 3191 -15040 -4966 1256929 1644526 809649 785325 0 0 236743 254688 0 0 34948 215699 215943 1262091 1255956 -5162 388570 648565 1042266 5918 11049 642647 1031217 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 643708 469004 African Vision of Hope's vision is for every child in Zambia to be released from extreme poverty. Over the last 20 years, over 5000 vulnerable children's lives have been impacted with a Christian Education. In 2019, African Vision of Hope provided a Christ centered education to 3,200 vulnerable and orphaned children in Zambia over 5 campuses. (Continued on Schedule O)The five African Vision of Hope campuses were provided with 100 new desks, computers for each school, and chemistry lab supplies. Art and music departments were implemented at our Chongwe school and were provided supplies and instruments. Also in 2019, African Vision of Hope employed 130 caring teachers and staff that provided physical, intellectual and spiritual guidance.112 students completed their high school education in November bringing the total high school graduates to 652. 45 students were provided college scholarships and 15 students finished their college education through our scholarship program. Seven men and women were given scholarships for seminary training and two more graduated bringing the total to 54. The Girls House of Hope opened and provides a safe home for 120 vulnerable and orphaned girls. Land was purchased in Kasama to build a high school and that construction began. Two vehicles were also purchased to help transport teachers to schools and for other daily use. Science and technology was expanded in each school with supplies, curriculum and teachers support to begin STEM learning. 297478 195158 In 2019, 885,131 meals were provided to 3,155 school children, orphanages, and 600 children of 8 Sunshine Kids Club on Saturdays along with basic life skills training and support. An emergency feeding program was started because of the severe drought in Zambia, providing food for 1200 family members and children that do not attend our schools. (Continued on Schedule O)African Vision of Hope provided medical care through their onsite medical clinic and an on staff nurse who traveled between schools. Over 8,000 children, guardians, and staff were educated on hygiene training, sanitation and HIV education. 3,200 children received basic medical care for treatable illnesses such as vaccinations and malaria testing. New wells and water tanks, along with sanitation and handwashing stations were purchased and upgraded for each campus. 10,000 children and families benefit from these clean water points each day. 218113 121164 -3117 Vocation, technical, and leadership training was provided for students, women, and men. Christian educational leadership training was provided for 130 staff members, 40 college students, and 36 pastors. African Vision of Hope employs trainers that teach sewing, knitting, small business, and craft skills to those adults who are living in poverty and have not completed their education. The vocational programs provided training for 26 men and women in tailoring, to make uniforms for the school children. These men and women made 700 uniforms and sweaters for the school children while providing an income for themselves. (Continued on Schedule O)African Vision of Hope Chikumbi farm produced 50,000 heads of cabbage, maize and onions for the school feeding program. The produce is used by African Vision of Hope schools and sold for profit to run the farm. A water resevoir was built at the farm to provide better irrigation during the dry season. A rural farm program trained twelve families on proper crop planting and the implementation of fertilizer. They also gave small grants to families to secure tools to increase their yields. Testing and examination fees were paid for students in 7th, 9th, and 12th grade students to participate in national exams to be able to qualify for the next grade. Technology is vital to the development of Zambia, building a workforce of doctors, engineers, lawyers, and entrepreneurs which require drivers and flexible learning programs that go beyond basic literacy. 1159299 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 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Judi Bertels 6182887695 8 Professional Park Drive Maryville IL 62062 Judith Bertels President/CEO 60.00 X 78835 0 3780 Ward McMillen Chairperson & Program Director 40.00 X 42384 0 547 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 Robert Bertels Vice President 40.00 X 0 0 0 121219 0 4327 0 0 0 0 0 224549 1421752 145221 1646301 3191 3191 9500 9500 0 0 65954 224549 67803 -1849 -1849 1865 4982 -3117 -3117 1644526 -3117 0 1342 785325 785325 125546 106220 12555 6771 108786 81431 17870 9485 1514 1013 282 219 1454 1188 175 91 17388 13911 2260 1217 8060 8060 13475 12690 555 230 4262 2311 449 1502 32675 17704 8961 6010 35700 30772 3059 1869 88534 87229 998 307 2763 1791 652 320 3728 2836 543 349 26746 14878 5290 6578 1255956 1159299 61709 34948 648565 292730 703954 755 44827 700 700 0 0 648565 1042266 5918 11049 5918 11049 X 626776 969596 15871 61621 642647 1031217 648565 1042266 388570 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 958138 1171191 1110994 1271540 1646301 6158164 958138 1171191 1110994 1271540 1646301 6158164 602459 5555705 317 429 3191 3937 79753 77957 59636 63666 65954 346966 6509067 1865 0.85350 0.78180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 700 700 0 0 1 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program services Travel and site visits 72262 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients 785325 0 0 0 0 0 0 857587 0 857587 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. 768170 Wire transfer 17155 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 250893 191379 59514 950 53706 Golf Tournament 34464 30714 3750 1900 3124 1696 4556 1 5146 2456 2690 21 1200 650 290503 224549 65954 1900 3124 1717 2150 58912 67803 -1849 Robert Bertels Robert Bertels - Vice President of the Board 24000 Office Space Rental 0 Judith Bertels Family Member of Robert Bertels - Vice President of the Board 82615 Wages 0 X 45 7730 FMV X 14475 FMV X 37529 Cost X 1 9500 FMV X 15 3760 Cost/Appraisal X 11 6150 Cost X 8 1200 Cost X Office Supplies 171 26764 Cost X Entertainment 141 23478 Cost X Equipment 58 14635 Cost 0 0 1 1 Part I, Line 32b: The organization used a third part to sell a donated camper on their behalf. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Robert Bertels and Judith Bertels have a family relationship. 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. 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. The leadership of AVOH is actively working in 2020 to strengthen the policy, focused on improving the review and oversight of 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 Executive Director. 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 fiscal year, pending final Board approval. 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.