2013-04-09T13:39:54-07:00 2012-12-31 WALLACE W TAPIA PC 131 MAIN ST 8TH FL BURLINGTON VT 05401 990 2012-01-01 841671995 THE BOMA FUND INC BOMA 8022312542 PO BOX 1865 MANCHESTER CENTER VT 05255 MARGARET HARRIS 8022312542 2013-04-06 true WALLACE W TAPIA CPA 8028636370 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z X MARGARET HARRIS 7252 MAIN ST A MANCHESTER CENTER VT 05255 686598 false X www.bomaproject.org X 2005 VT To alleviate poverty, empower women and build resiliency in the arid lands of rural Africa. 10 10 6 14 0 430739 680599 0 822 5732 267 431561 686598 240515 231971 0 61564 189673 0 52365 136848 240925 438927 662569 -7366 24029 174866 211896 18555 10706 156311 201190 X To alleviate poverty, empower women true false 350256 122946 THE RURAL ENTREPRENEUR ACCESS PROJECT ("REAP") IS A TWO-YEAR POVERTY- GRADUATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES WOMEN WITH SEED CAPITAL (IN THE FORM OF GRANTS), SUSTAINED BUSINESS SKILLS AND SAVINGS TRAINING, AND HANDS- ON MENTORING. REAP REPLACES AID WITH SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND HELPS LIFT WOMEN OUT OF EXTREME POVERTY SO THEY CAN SURVIVE DROUGHT, FEED THEIR FAMILIES, PAY FOR SCHOOL FEES AND MEDICAL CARE, AND ACCUMULATE SAVINGS FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY. 115170 98514 THE AGENTS OF CHANGE PROGRAM PROVIDES TUITION AND RELATED EXPENSES ALLOWING KENYAN STUDENTS TO ATTEND EARTH UNIVERSITY WHICH OFFERS DEGREES IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH THE GOAL OF DEVELOPING LEADERS WHO WILL CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPEROUS AND JUST SOCIETIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO INVOLVES A NUMBER OF OTHER LEADER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR KENYAN STUDENTS ATTENDING VOCATIONAL AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY. 59427 8813 BOMA ENTERPRISES - THE ORGANIZATION IS RESEARCHING A PORTFOLIO OF SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES IN SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THE RURAL, ARID LANDS OF AFRICA. THESE INDUSTRIES ARE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE JOBS AND INCOME FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND GENERATE REVENUES TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE REAP MICRO-ENTERPRISE PROGRAM IN KENYA AND BEYOND. 44381 1698 EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY - This program involves a variety of educational and outreach activities as variety of educational and outreach activities as variety of educational and outreach activities as 44381 1698 569234 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false true true true true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 6 true false true KE false false false false false false false false X 10 10 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CT ME MD MA NH NJ PA RI VA CA NM NY DC SC X X JUDY PARIS 8022312542 7252 MAIN STREET A MANCHESTER CENTER VT 05255 DAVID CHANDLER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM YOUNG 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHERINE KELLEY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS COLSON 3.00 X X 800 0 0 KATHLEEN COLSON 50.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVEN DEAR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PETER HETZ 2.00 X 0 0 0 KEN HIMMELMAN 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN LOMURUT 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANE WILNER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET HARRIS 40.00 X 73818 0 11976 74618 11976 0 false false false 0 680599 1700 680599 732 732 5000 5000 5000 5000 Other Income 900099 267 267 267 686598 5999 89714 89714 0 0 142257 142257 0 0 86194 60948 12623 12623 0 0 0 0 89551 70850 7892 10809 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13928 11048 1318 1562 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6200 0 6200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 96019 80000 8103 7916 10506 4631 0 5875 17255 10472 2516 4267 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14952 13224 864 864 42282 41046 97 1139 0 0 0 0 704 513 191 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8103 7726 189 188 2478 1624 380 474 Program Materials 11340 11340 0 0 Fees 6996 569 586 5841 Vehicle Expenses 22042 22042 0 0 Miscellaneous 2048 1230 11 807 662569 569234 40970 52365 X 0 0 0 0 43820 28179 115735 150705 22500 7962 6119 5147 754 7349 4393 174866 211896 3367 10706 11242 3946 18555 10706 X 156311 129883 71307 156311 201190 174866 211896 X 24029 20850 X false true X true false X 82665 203130 262758 430739 680599 1659891 82665 203130 262758 430739 680599 1659891 528027 1131864 672 806 543 822 732 3575 267 267 1663733 0.68030 0.68390 X 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME PART II, LINE 10; DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME; 2008: 0.; 2009: 0.; 2010: 0.; 2011: 0.; 2012: 267.; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2418 336 2082 2729 418 2311 4393 690998 4400 4400 686598 686598 666969 4400 4400 662569 662569 true Sub-Saharan Africa 2 3 Program Services Rural Entrepreneurship 119841 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Agents of Change 9493 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services BOMA Enterprises 21385 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Education & Advocacy 8869 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to Recipients Rural Entrepreneurship 31317 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 In-Country Tuition Assistance Agents of Change 4765 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to NGO See Above 106175 2 3 0 0 2 3 301845 301845 Sub-Saharan Africa Program Support 101175 Wire Transfer 5000 Vehicle Estimated FMV 1 0 Entrepreneurship Grants Sub-Saharan Africa 1260 31317 Cash Payments In-Country Tuition Assistance Sub-Saharan Africa 20 4765 Tuition Payments false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 The Organization has well-defined application and monitoring procedures related to all direct assistance to individuals outside the U.S. For grants to organizations outside the U.S., the Organization requires a detailed monthly accounting of all funds transferred. true EARTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 8 PIEDMONT CENTER 520 ATLANTA GA 30305 382920639 501(c)(3) 89714 Tuition for Kenyan Students 1 0 Pt I Line 2 The Organization assists EARTH University in the recruitment of eligible individuals based upon a donor's request. The University interviews the applicants to determine their academic eligibility and values and determines which students will be enrolled. BOMA then monitors the progress of the students to ensure good standing within the university. Pt III, Line 2 The Organization began the "BOMA Enterprises" program in 2012 - see Part III Line 4(c) for discussion. Pt VI, Line 2 Douglas Colson and Kathleen Colson are married. Pt VI, Line 11b A draft of Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and Finance Committee representatives with a final version made available to the entire board prior to filing. Pt VI, Line 12c The Organization requires all board members to submit annually a "Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement." Pt VI, Line 15a Disinterested members of the Board of Directors review Pt VI, Line 15b and approve senior management salary during the annual budget process. Pt VI, Line 19 The organizational documents in question are made available upon request. Pt XI Line 8 - Prior Period Adjustment: Recognize $ 20,850 grant receivable at 12/31/11. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY - THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES A 44381. 1698. 0.