Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2024 , and ending 09-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
10201 WAYZATA BLVD 110
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MINNETONKA, MN55305
D Employer identification number

39-1657081
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 8,499,135
F Name and address of principal officer:
MUSTAFA OMAR
10201 WAYZATA BLVD 110
MINNETONKA,MN55305
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.SHELTER.ORG
H(a)
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subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
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H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1989
M State of legal domicile: WI
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ENABLE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT AND DISASTER TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 5
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 5
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 4
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 5
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,230,891 5,976,526
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,797,010 2,423,912
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 51,563 88,244
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 7,557 10,453
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,087,021 8,499,135
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 3,351,278 3,523,654
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 91,541    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,750,208 4,999,117
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,101,486 8,522,771
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -14,465 -23,636
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 19,473,501 17,837,532
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 17,265,461 15,653,128
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,208,040 2,184,404
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC. EXISTS TO DEMONSTRATE GOD'S LOVE BY ENABLING PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT AND DISASTER TO REBUILD THEIR COMMUNITIES AND RESTORE THEIR LIVES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,962,513 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,015,741 )
LIFFT CASHEW SENEGAL PROGRAM:SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL (SFL) HAS BEEN WORKING IN THE NATURAL REGION OF CASAMANCE (SEDHIOU, KOLDA, AND ZIGUINCHOR) IN SENEGAL SINCE 2012. AS A RESULT OF A CIVIL WAR OF SEVERAL DECADES WHICH HAS OCCASIONALLY OVERTAKEN CAPITAL AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN THIS REGION. SFL'S WORK IN CASAMANCE FOCUSES ON IMPROVING MARKET CONNECTIONS, PARTICULARLY IN THE CASHEW SECTOR, AND RESETTLEMENT OF FAMILIES DISPLACED BY CONFLICT. DURING THE FY 2024, TWO PROJECTS HAVE BEEN STILL UNDER IMPLEMENTATION. ONE OF THE PROJECTS IS LIFFT CASHEW THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES: SHELTER FOR LIFE IS REGISTERED IN SENEGAL AS NON-PROFIT NGO. AS PART OF THE LIFFT CASHEW PROJECT IN SENEGAL, DURING THE FY'25, THE MARKET ACCESS COMPONENT (C3:A5), THE TOTAL TARGET OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) COOPERATIVES HAS BEEN REACHED AT 100% OF THE LOP SINCE FISCAL 2023 IN SEGABI (AS FOR SENEGAL, ITS 8 COOPERATIVES AND ONE FEDERATION). UNPAVED ROADS ACCORDING TO THE ENGINEERING STANDARDS, UNDERGO ANOTHER RE-SURFACING AFTER ONE-TWO YEARS. SFL HAS ASSESSED THE ROADS THAT BUILT IN 2022-2023 AND IMPLEMENTED RE-SURFACING OF 56 KM TO ENSURE THE LONG SERVICE AND SUSTAINABILITY. FOLLOWED WITH THE NEED TO BRING THE COOPERATIVES UNDER ONE UMBRELLA IN SENEGAL, SFL SUPPORTED THE COOPERATIVES WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERATION OF COOPERATIVES AND STRENGTHEN THEIR CAPACITIES. THE CMA TEAM CONTINUED PROVIDING COOPERATIVES AND FEDERATIONS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING, INCLUDING KNOWLEDGE OF IMPROVED FARM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (FFPR-STD-03), LEADERSHIP CAPACITIES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS AS WELL AS ACCOMPANIED THEM WITH REGISTRATION AND STRENGTHENING THEIR CAPACITIES. SFL FACILITATED THE COOPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND FEDERATION AND SECURED AN OFFICE SPACE FOR FEDERATION'S OPERATION AND EQUIPPED IT WITH NECESSARY OPERATIONAL MEANS (IT EQUIPMENT (LAPTOP, PRINTER/SCANNER) AND OFFICE FURNITURE)). ALSO, TO UPGRADE THE CAPACITY OF COLLECTIVE COLLECTION AND BULK SALE OF CASHEW, UNDER THE LIFFT-CASHEW PROJECT, PROVIDED ONE 10 TONS TRUCK. AS FOR COOPERATIVES, SFL PROVIDED FOUR CASHEW HARVESTING MACHINES PROVIDED 1,003 PALLETS PLACED IN THE CONSTRUCTED AND REHABILITATED STORAGES FOR SAFE STORAGE OF RAW CASHEW NUTS, ALSO DEVELOPED AND HANDED OVER TO FEDERATION A WEBSITE FOR THEIR EXPANDED COMMUNICATION AND OPERATIONS. THE TEAM CONTINUED ENCOURAGING NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN THE COOPERATIVES. ADDITIONALLY, SFL ALSO FACILITATED THE SIGNING OF SALES CONTRACTS WITH TRADERS/EXPORTERS AND THE 8 COOPERATIVES IN SENEGAL. THE CONTRACTS COVER 19,147 MT OF RCN FOR AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF USD 8,999,090 USD. TO ENSURE GOOD PRODUCTION AND NUT QUALITY, 2,200 PRODUCERS WERE TRAINED IN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES, AND THE NEW TECHNIQUES APPLIED WERE MAINLY RELATED TO THE PRUNNING, THINNING, INTERCROPPING, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW PLANTATIONS, NURSERY ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT. OVERALL, 15,000 SEEDLINGS AND 91 TONS OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PRODUCERS TO BOOST PRODUCTION AS WELL AS REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE OF ORGANIC PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS. A TOTAL OF 3,423 PRODUCERS APPLIED GAPS OVER 52,598 HA. TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTION CAPACITY, SFL PROVIDED 9 GREENHOUSES TO UPGRADE THE CAPACITY OF NURSERIES FOR IMPROVED CASHEW SEEDLINGS FOR INCREASING THE PRODUCTION VOLUME AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY. SFL ORGANIZED A WORKSHOP TO BRING TOGETHER THE RESEARCH INSTITUTES FROM SEGABI COUNTRIES AND CASHEW SEEDLING PRODUCTION NURSERIES' OWNERS TO PRESENT THE OUTCOME OF THE VIETNAMESE CASHEW VARIETY WHICH PROVED TO BE PRODUCTIVE ONE AND DISCUSSED THE STRATEGY ON MASSIVE MULTIPLICATION OF SEEDLINGS AND DISSEMINATION AS WELL AS SHARED THEIR ANALYSIS AND EXPERIENCES.TO EXPAND THE TIMELY STORAGE CAPACITY, THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE WAREHOUSES WITH A CAPACITY OF 20,000 CUBIC METERS WAS COMPLETED. DURING THE PERIOD, 3785 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM FINANCIAL SERVICES, OFTEN AS DIRECT OR INDIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF GRAN.PRM PROJECT SENEGAL:A SECOND PROJECT, FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREAU OF POPULATION, REFUGEES AND MIGRATION, AIMS TO INITIATE AND FACILITATE A REPLICABLE PROCESS FOR THE RETURN OF DISPLACED POPULATIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES OF ORIGIN. SINCE 2018, SFL HAS FACILITATED THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2,050 DURABLE SHELTERS, BUILT 1,900 LATRINES AND CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED 78 DRINKING WATER WELLS. SINCE 2021, SFL HAS ALSO DISTRIBUTED 900 HYGIENE KITS TO RETURNEE FAMILIES. IN 2024, SFL ASSISTED 300 FAMILIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THEIR SHELTERS, EACH OF THESE FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM A LATRINE; 15 NEW MINI-SOLAR BOREHOLES WERE BUILT TO FACILITATE THEIR ACCESS TO DRINKING WATER. THESE 300 HOUSEHOLDS ALSO RECEIVED HYGIENE KITS AND HAND-WASHING STATIONS AND 1,200 MENSTRUAL HYGIENE KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED. PROJECT BENEFICIARIES ARE SELECTED FROM AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES OF FORMER REFUGEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED POPULATIONS, WHO HAVE RETURNED TO THEIR HOME VILLAGES IN CASAMANCE. THE PROJECT HAS HAD A DIRECT IMPACT ON MORE THAN 20,700 PEOPLE IN SOUTHERN CASAMANCE, THE SOUTHERN REGION OF SENEGAL.LIFFT CASHEW GUINEA BISSAU PROGRAM:SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL BEGAN WORKING IN GUINEA BISSAU IN 2019. FOLLOWING YEARS OF POLITICAL INSTABILITY AND INTERNAL CONFLICT, GUINEA BISSAU'S ECONOMY HAS STAGNATED. GUINEA BISSAU IS ONE OF THE MAJOR CASHEW PRODUCERS IN WEST AFRICA, AND THE QUALITY OF ITS CASHEWS IS CONSIDERED MORE DESIRABLE IN GLOBAL MARKETS, BUT BECAUSE IT IS CONSIDERED A FRAGILE STATE, THE COUNTRY HAS HAD DIFFICULTY ATTRACTING INVESTMENT IN THE HARVESTING, PROCESSING, AND TRADE OF CASHEWS TO GLOBAL MARKETS. GUINEA BISSAU ACCOUNTS FOR MORE THAN 60% OF CASHEW NUTS PRODUCTION WITHIN SEGABI REGION. SFL'S WORK IN GUINEA BISSAU IS PART OF ITS REGIONAL CASHEW VALUE CHAIN PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024, A TOTAL OF 1,553 CUBIC METERS OF INFRASTRUCTURE (STORAGE SPACE) WERE REHABILITATED IN GUINEA-BISSAU AS PART OF EFFORTS TO ENHANCE THE CASHEW VALUE CHAIN. A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) EVENT WAS ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE COLLABORATION AMONG ALL STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED IN THE INDUSTRY. FINANCIAL SERVICES RECEIVED A BOOST WITH THE DISBURSEMENT OF $1,000,000 FROM THE CASHEW FUNDS TO TWO PROCESSORS IN GUINEA-BISSAU. SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL BEGAN WORKING IN GUINEA BISSAU IN 2019. FOLLOWING YEARS OF POLITICAL INSTABILITY AND INTERNAL CONFLICT, GUINEA BISSAU'S ECONOMY HAS STAGNATED. THE PRESIDENTIAL AND PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION CREATED INSTABILITY AND HAD IMPACTED THE GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIONS OPERATIONS. GUINEA BISSAU IS ONE OF THE MAJOR CASHEW PRODUCERS IN WEST AFRICA, AND THE QUALITY OF ITS CASHEWS IS CONSIDERED MORE DESIRABLE IN GLOBAL MARKETS, BUT BECAUSE IT IS CONSIDERED A FRAGILE STATE, THE COUNTRY HAS HAD DIFFICULTY ATTRACTING INVESTMENT IN THE HARVESTING, PROCESSING, AND TRADE OF CASHEWS TO GLOBAL MARKETS. GUINEA BISSAU ACCOUNTS FOR MORE THAN 60% OF CASHEW NUTS PRODUCTION WITHIN SEGABI REGION, HOWEVER ONLY 10% IS PROCESSED IN-COUNTRY. SFL'S WORK IN GUINEA BISSAU IS PART OF ITS REGIONAL CASHEW VALUE CHAIN PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. UNPAVED ROADS ACCORDING TO THE ENGINEERING STANDARDS, UNDERGO ANOTHER RE-SURFACING AFTER ONE-TWO YEARS. SFL HAS ASSESSED THE ROADS THAT BUILT IN 2022-2023 AND IMPLEMENTED RE-SURFACING OF 66 KM TO ENSURE THE LONG SERVICE AND SUSTAINABILITY. ALONG WITH COMPLEX OF SUPPORT, SFL HAS BEEN ALSO FOCUSING ON SUPPORTING THE INCREASING THE CASHEW IN-HOUSE PROCESSING TO ADD VALUE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANOTHER NEW STORAGE WITH CAPACITY OF 2,500 CUBIC METERS COMPLETED IN GUINEA-BISSAU AS PART OF EFFORTS TO ENHANCE THE CASHEW VALUE CHAIN. A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) EVENT WAS ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE COLLABORATION AMONG ALL STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED IN THE INDUSTRY.INVESTMENTS, ALONG WITH PRE-FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN PROCESSORS, TRADERS AND COOPERATIVES, RESULTED IN THE PROCUREMENT OF 79,400 METRIC TONS WICH TRANSLATED TO A VALUE OF USD 77,985,902 OF CASHEWS BY THE PROCESSORS AND TRADERS FROM PRODUCER COOPERATIVES SUPPORTED BY SFL. THIS ACHIEVEMENT REPRESENTS 171% OF THE FY2025 TARGET. ADDITIONALLY, 1,993 INDIVIDUALS HAVE BENEFITED FROM FINANCIAL SERVICES FACICLITATED BY SFL, ACHIEVING 158% OF THE FY25 TARGET. THROUGH ITS PROJECT GRANT FUND, A CASHEW COOPERATIVE AND THE FEDERATION OF COOPERATIVES WERE SUPPLIED WITH IT EQUIPMENT ONE COOPERATIVE NECESSARY OPERATIONAL MEANS (IT EQUIPMENT (LAPTOP, PRINTER/SCANNER) AND OFFICE FURNITURE )). ALSO, TO UPGRADE THE CAPACITY OF COLLECTIVE COLLECTION AND BULK SALE OF CASHEW, UNDER THE LIFFT-CASHEW PROJECT, PROVIDED TWO 5-TONS TRUCK. AS FOR COOPERATIVES, SFL PROVIDED FIVE CASHEW HARVESTING MACHINES, PROVIDED 2,968 PALLETS PLACED IN THE CONSTRUCTED AND REHABILITATED STORAGES FOR SAFE STORAGE OF RAW CASHEW NUTS, ALSO DEVELOPED AND HANDED OVER TO FEDERATION A WEBSITE FOR THEIR EXPANDED COMMUNICATION AND OPERATIONS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,029,961 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 342,244 )
THE GAMBIA: SFL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE RE-REGISTRATION PROCESS SFL AS A NON-PROFIT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) AND OBTAINED ITS CERTIFICATE (EARLIER ACCORDING TO THE GAMBIAN LAW IT WAS REGISTERED AS CHARITY ORGANIZATION, BECAUSE ELIGIBILITY FOR NGO STATUS REQUIRES TWO YEARS OF HAVING CHARITY ORGANIZATION). HEREWITH, THIS IS THE SECOND RE-REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE OBTAINED WITH NGO STATUS. SFL SUPPORTED THE GOVERNMENT OF GAMBIA (MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, THE DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT) ON POLICY SECTOR. SFL STAFF AND ITS CONSULTANT DRAFTED THE GAMBIA COOPERATIVE ACT AND SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNMENT WORKING GROUP. THE AMENDED VERSION OF ACT WAS APPROVED BY THE STAKEHOLDER MEETING AND SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO THE GOVERNMENT. UNPAVED ROADS ACCORDING TO THE ENGINEERING STANDARDS, UNDERGO ANOTHER RE-SURFACING AFTER ONE-TWO YEARS. SFL HAS ASSESSED THE ROADS THAT BUILT IN 2022-2023 AND IMPLEMENTED RE-SURFACING OF 14 KM TO ENSURE THE LONG SERVICE AND SUSTAINABILITY.SFL ORGANIZED VARIOUS B2B MEETINGS THROUGH A NUMBER OF EVENTS FOR PRODUCERS AND BUYERS BOTH FOR RAW CASHEW NUTS AND KERNEL. THE BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) INITIATIVES FACILITATED TRANSACTIONS, RESULTING IN THE SALE OF 4,200 TONS OF RAW CASHEW NUTS (RCN) VALUED AT $1,974,000. TO REVERSE SOIL DEGRADATION, LOW AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND REDUCE RELIANCE ON EXPENSIVE CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS, SFL SUPPORTED M&I ORGANIC SOIL SOLUTIONS (ECOSOIL), (CO-FOUNDED BY AN AMERICAN NATIONAL AND A GAMBIAN), TO CREATE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER. THE CENTER WILL SERVE AS A HUB FOR KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION, HANDS-ON TRAINING AND DEMONSTRATION OF IMPROVED PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION OF ORGANIC FERTILIZERS, SUPPORTING THE SHIFT TO RESILIENT AND ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. ADDITIONALLY, 800 INDIVIDUALS HAVE BENEFITED FROM FINANCIAL SERVICES FACICLITATED BY SFL, ACHIEVING 444% OF THE FY25 TARGET. TO UPGRADE THE CAPACITY OF COLLECTIVE COLLECTION AND BULK SALE OF CASHEW, UNDER THE LIFFT-CASHEW PROJECT, PROVIDED ONE 10-TONS TRUCK TO THE FEDERATION OF COOPERATIVES. AS FOR COOPERATIVES, SFL PROVIDED TWO CASHEW HARVESTING MACHINES, PROVIDED 617 PALLETS PLACED IN THE CONSTRUCTED AND REHABILITATED STORAGES FOR SAFE STORAGE OF RAW CASHEW NUTS, ALSO DEVELOPED AND HANDED OVER TO FEDERATION A WEBSITE FOR THEIR EXPANDED COMMUNICATION AND OPERATIONS. MOREOVER, IN TERMS OF IMPROVING CASHEW NUT QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY, 1,040 PRODUCERS WERE TRAINED IN THE GAMBIA, ACHIEVING 122% OF THE ANNUAL TARGET AND 289% OF THE LOP TARGET. ADDITIONALLY, 2,143 PRODUCERS HAVE APPLIED FOR THESE PRACTICES ON 20,580 HECTARES OF LAND, REACHING 412% OF THE ANNUAL TARGET AND 412% OF THE LOP. THE COOPERATION OF SFL WITH CASHEW PROCESSING COMPANY IN THE GAMBIA AND SUPPORT OF LIFFT-CASHEW PRODUCED HIGHLY IMPORTANT OUTCOME. SFL SUPPORTED THE CASHEW PROCESSING COMPANY WIT ADVICE, CONTRIBUTED IN PROVISION OF CONSULTANT FOR HACCP CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT. AS A RESULT, THE SMILING COAST RECEIVED THE FIRST HACCP CERTIFICATE IN THE CASHEW SECTOR IN THE GAMBIA.TO ADD HERE, OVERALL, 4,000 SEEDLINGS AND 28 TONS OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PRODUCERS TO BOOST THE PRODUCTION AS WELL AS REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE OF ORGANIC PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS. TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTION CAPACITY, SFL PROVIDED 4 GREENHOUSES,CROP-H PROJECT -GAMBIATHE CLIMATE RESILIENT OPTIMIZATION FOR PRODUCTIVITY IN HORTICULTURE (CROP-H) PROJECT HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT'S EIGHT ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITY 1: ON FARM INFRASTRUCTURE: DURING FY25, CROP-H ACHIEVED PROGRESS IN IMPROVING HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND CROP RESILIENCE THROUGH THE MODERNIZATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RESILIENT MODEL FARMS. TWO IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AT SUKUTA AND DUMBUTO, EACH COVERING APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FIVE HECTARES, WERE REHABILITATED. IN ADDITION, ONE RESILIENT MODEL FARM (CSA) AT SANKUYA COVERING OF THREE HECTARES WAS FULLY EQUIPPED AND OPERATIONALIZED. THESE MODEL FARMS SERVE AS DEMONSTRATION HUBS FOR FARMERS, PROMOTING THE ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED CLIMATE-SMART PRACTICES. FINALLY, TO ENSURE THE IRRIGATION SUSTAINABILITY, 49 MASTER FARMERS WERE TRAINED ON THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. ACTIVITY 2: TRAINING: IMPROVED AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES:THROUGH THE FARMER FIELD SCHOOL (FFS) APPROACH, A TOTAL OF 3,577 FARMERS WERE TRAINED ON KEY GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES TO IMPROVE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION, INCLUDING COMPOSTING, MULCHING, INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, AND THE USE OF ORGANIC FERTILIZERS. THESE SESSIONS PROVIDED HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS ON HOW TO OPTIMIZE SOIL FERTILITY AND CONSERVE WATER, RESULTING IN IMPROVED CROP PERFORMANCE ACROSS PARTICIPATING FARMS. THE PROGRAM RECORDED INCREASES IN PRODUCTIVITY DUE TO THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED TECHNOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES. THE PROJECT DEMONSTRATED STRONG OVERALL PERFORMANCE TOWARD ITS ANNUAL TARGET FOR AGRICULTURAL YIELD AMONG PARTICIPANTS, WITH THE YIELD OF HORTICULTURAL COMMODITIES AMONG USDA-ASSISTED FARMERS INCREASING TO 68.36 TONS/HA, THE AREA OF FARMLAND UNDER IMPROVED TECHNIQUES OR TECHNOLOGIES EXPANDED TO 716 HECTARES, WHILE 2,653 FARMERS, APPLIED IMPROVED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. ACTIVITY 3: PROMOTION OF BIO-FORTIFIED AND DIVERSIFIED CROPS: CROP-H CONDUCTED A SERIES OF COORDINATED RADIO SENSITIZATION PROGRAMS ON COMMUNITY STATIONS WITH EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSIONS INCLUDING FROM THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NARI) AND THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, EMPHASIZING THE NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS, AGRONOMIC PRACTICES, AND PREPARATION METHODS OF ORANGE FLESH SWEET POTATOES (OFSP) AND COWPEAS. THE BROADCASTS ENCOURAGED DIETARY DIVERSIFICATION, HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY, AND ADOPTION OF RESILIENT CROPS THROUGH INTERACTIVE CALL-IN SESSIONS AND CONDUCTED IN LOCAL-LANGUAGES. BUILDING ON THIS OUTREACH, THE PROJECT CONDUCTED COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE WEST COAST REGION (WCR) AND LOWER RIVER REGION (LRR), TRAINING 115 WOMENMOSTLY FROM WOMEN'S FARMING GROUPSON PRACTICAL PREPARATION AND NUTRITION-SENSITIVE UTILIZATION OF OFSP AND COWPEAS. FACILITATED BY THE TRUST AGENCY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (TARUD) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, THESE DEMONSTRATIONS HIGHLIGHTED THE CROPS' HEALTH BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN, PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN, AND THE ELDERLY, FOSTERING COMMUNITY-LEVEL BEHAVIOR CHANGE AND LINKING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION WITH IMPROVED HOUSEHOLD NUTRITION. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROJECT ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS IN ITS PRIMARY GOAL OF IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY STATUS, NOTABLY EXCEEDING ITS AMBITIOUS TARGET. THE ANNUAL RESULT SHOWED THAT 32% OF PARTICIPANTS WERE FOOD SECURE, SURPASSING THE TARGET OF 29% (ACHIEVING 108.7% OF THE GOAL). IN TERMS OF NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS AND CONSUMPTION, A SUBSTANTIAL EFFORT WAS MADE TO INFORM PARTICIPANTS. A TOTAL OF 1,824 PARTICIPANTS REPORTED RECEIVING NUTRITION AWARENESS, WITH THE PRIMARY METHOD OF DELIVERY WAS THROUGH COMMUNITY MEETING/SENSITIZATION, WHICH ACCOUNTED FOR 79.5% OF THE REACH. THIS WAS COMPLEMENTED BY OTHER METHODS, WITH NUTRITION TRAINING AND RADIO BROADCASTS.ACTIVITY 4: CAPACITY BUILDING: PRODUCER GROUPS COOPERATIVES DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, CROP-H CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITIES OF HORTICULTURAL COOPERATIVES ACROSS THE SIX PROJECT REGIONS. A TOTAL OF 503 COOPERATIVE EXECUTIVES PARTICIPATED IN TAILORED CAPACITY-BUILDING SESSIONS THAT IMPROVED LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, AND TECHNICAL SKILLS. THE TRAINING EMPOWERED THEM TO COLLABORATE MORE EFFECTIVELY, ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY, AND PROMOTE THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR COOPERATIVES.THE COOPERATIVES ALSO RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING INTERNAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING REVOLVING GRANT SCHEMES, FINANCIAL MONITORING DATABASES, AND TRANSPARENT RECORD-KEEPING MECHANISMS. THESE SYSTEMS ENABLE COOPERATIVES TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE INPUT DISTRIBUTION, LOAN RECOVERY, AND MEMBER DUES, WHILE COLLECTING DATA SUCH AS THE QUANTITY OF PRODUCE HARVESTED BY EACH FARMER WHO RECEIVED SEEDS AS A LOAN.ACTIVITY 5: GRANT INPUTS:CROP-H PROVIDED HIGH-QUALITY FARM INPUTS, INCLUDING SEEDS, ORGANIC FERTILIZER, VEGETABLE BASKETS, AND WEIGHING SCALES TO 23 COOPERATIVES AND 30 FARMS, WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF GMD 7,919,880 (APPROXIMATELY $110,000). THE COOPERATIVES CO-FINANCED THE INPUTS WITH A CONTRIBUTION OF GMD 1,087,046 (APPROXIMATELY $15,100). THESE INPUTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FARMERS BY THE COOPERATIVES AS SMALL LOANS, WHERE THE FARMERS REPAY THE COOPERATIVE FOR THE INPUTS IN ONE SEASON, ENABLING COOPERATIVES TO RECOVER FUNDS FROM THE FIRST LOAN FOR SUBSEQUENT RE-LOANING IN THE NEXT AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS AS A REVOLVING LOAN MECHANISM.IN ADDITION, CROP-H DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF 11,044 VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS THAT WERE TRANSPLANTED, INCLUDING 4,504 CHILI PEPPER, 4,488 TOMATO, AND 2,052 BITTER TOMATO SEEDLINGS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,470,902 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,065,927 )
THE IMPROVED SEED VARIETIES WERE SUPPLIED THROUGH THE PROJECT'S IN-KIND GRANT SUPPORT TO COOPERATIVE MEMBER FARMERS. THE PROJECT ALSO DISTRIBUTED 41,160 ORANGE-FLESHED SWEET POTATO (OFSP) VINES, COMPRISING SEVEN IMPROVED VARIETIES TO 7 COOPERATIVES AND 29 FARMS ACROSS THE SIX PROJECT REGIONS. FINALLY, THE PROJECT DISTRIBUTED 87 METRIC TONS OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER TO 30 FARMS, SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING THE SOIL AND BOOSTING YIELDS IN TARGETED HORTICULTURAL SITES . ACTIVITY 6: MARKET ACCESS: FACILITATE BUYER-SELLER RELATIONSHIPS:SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS WAS MADE IN FACILITATING BUYERSELLER RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPROVING MARKET ACCESS FOR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS. IN APRIL 2025, A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF VARIOUS END MARKETS WAS CONDUCTED WHICH ENABLED THE PROJECT TO IDENTIFY THE NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE GAMBIA'S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY (HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS), PROCESSORS, EXPORTERS, AND INTERMEDIARY TRADERS. FOLLOWING THE MARKET ANALYSIS, ON JUNE 24TH, THE PROJECT ORGANIZED A FIELD VISIT FOR END-MARKET BUYERS TO SELECTED VEGETABLE FARMS IN THE WEST COAST REGION. THE END-MARKET PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM HOTELS AND INCLUDING THE BAOBAB BEACH HOTEL, DJELIBA GROUP OF HOTELS (BALAFONG HOTEL, KALIMBA BEACH HOTEL, KOMBO BEACH HOTEL, TAMALA RESORT, AND DJELIBA HOTEL), NIRO COMPANY LIMITED, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS), AND SEVERAL LOCAL PROCESSORS SUCH AS THE HERITAGE COMPANY LIMITED. A TOTAL OF 10 FARMS ACROSS THE REGIONS HAVE BEEN CONTRACTED BY PRIVATE SECTOR COPANIES TO PRODUCE SPECIFIC CHILI CROPS DURING THE 20252026 FARMING SEASON. THE CONTRACTING COMPANY WILL PROVIDE THE CHILI SEEDS AND THE FARMS WILL ALLOCATE LAND FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE VOLUME AND QUALITY OF CHILI PEPPERS AS PER THE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE SUKUTA FARM IN THE WEST COAST REGION (WCR) AGREED TO SUPPLY FOUR TONS OF CHILI TO HERITAGE HOLDINGS COMPANY, AND THE SOFANYAMA VISIONARY FARM IN LOWER RIVER (LRR) WAS CONTRACTED TO SUPPLY 1.5 TONS OF OKRA TO THE FRESH HARVEST COMPANY. ACTIVITY 7: CAPACITY BUILDING: SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY STANDARDS (SPS) AND IMPROVED POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: IN APRIL, A CONSULTATIVE MEETING WAS HELD WITH 14 KEY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING EXPORTERS, PROCESSORS AND RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO DISCUSS HORTICULTURE SANITARY AND PHOTOSANITARY (SPS) EXPORT CHALLENGES AND REVIEW CURRENT EXPORT PROCEDURES, DOCUMENTATION, AND COMPLIANCE ISSUES. THE DISCUSSION YIELDED PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS AND EMPHASIZED THE NEED FOR ENHANCED COMPLIANCE WITH SPS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS THAT WOULD IMPROVE INTERNATIONAL MARKET ACCESS FOR GAMBIAN HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THE PROJECT DELIVERED CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING THROUGH TWO REGIONAL WORKSHOPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GAMBIA STANDARDS BUREAU (TGSB), IN JUNE 2025. THESE SESSIONS FOCUSED ON CODEX ALIMENTARIUS STANDARDS, FOOD SAFETY NATIONAL STANDARDS, PACKAGING, LABELLING, AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES (GHP). A TOTAL OF 35 PARTICIPANTS WERE TRAINED, USING LOCAL LANGUAGES AND PRACTICAL EXERCISES TO MAXIMIZE PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE STANDARDS. THE PARTICIPANTS HIGHLIGHTED KEY CHALLENGES, INCLUDING THE NEED FOR FOLLOW-UP TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PROGRESS WAS MADE IN INSTITUTIONALIZING REGULATORY SUPPORT AND BUILDING BASELINE KNOWLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS, INCLUDING HOLDING MEETINGS WITH THE GAMBIA INVESTMENT AND EXPORT PROMOTION AGENCY (GIEPA) AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FOOD PROCESSORS. CROP-H DRAFTED MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WERE SIGNED TO FORMALIZE THESE COLLABORATIONS, WHICH WILL BE KEY TO ENHANCING POLICY ADVOCACY AND REGULATORY SUPPORT ACROSS THE HORTICULTURAL SECTOR. A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT WAS LAUNCHED TO EVALUATE THE CURRENT STATE OF FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS, COMPLIANCE MECHANISMS, AND LABORATORY CAPACITIES. THIS REVIEW FOCUSED ON INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS (CODEX, HACCP, ISO) AND IS TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC REGULATORY AND KNOWLEDGE GAPS AND TO PROVIDE BASELINE DATA TO INFORM FUTURE SPS ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS. ACTIVITY 8: INFRASTRUCTURE: POST-HARVEST HANDLING AND STORAGE SEVERAL KEY ACTIVITIES WERE CARRIED OUT TO STRENGTHEN POST-HARVEST SYSTEMS WITHIN THE PROJECT REGIONS. THE TEAM CONDUCTED A MAPPING OF LUMO MARKETS TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIC LOCATIONS FOR POST-HARVEST INTERVENTIONS AND COLD STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE. COMMUNITY FARMS ACROSS TARGET REGIONS WERE MAPPED TO ASSESS THEIR ACCESSIBILITY AND POTENTIAL FOR INTEGRATION INTO THE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION NETWORK. CROP-H IS COMPILING A DATABASE OF ACTIVE AGRIBUSINESSES AND SMES OPERATING IN THE HORTICULTURAL SECTOR SUCH AS GHE, TROPINGO FOODS AND HERITAGE HOLDING COMPANY IN THE WEST COAST REGION. THESE ACTORS ARE BEING EVALUATED AS POTENTIAL MANAGERS FOR FUTURE COLD STORAGE HUBS, ENSURING SUSTAINABILITY AND LOCAL OWNERSHIP. CROSS-CUTTING ACTIVITIES: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025, 829 TARGETED BENEFICIARIES USED IMPROVED MARKET INFORMATION PLATFORMS, INCREASING DIGITAL MARKET ACCESS BY ENGAGING AFRIJULA, FARMFRESH, AND JOKKALANTE. IN MAY 2025, CROP-H LED A NATIONWIDE TRAINING MISSION ON DIGITAL MARKET PLATFORM USAGE, REACHING OVER 50 COOPERATIVE REPRESENTATIVES ACROSS FIVE REGIONS, NBR, CRR, URR, LRR, AND WCR. THE HANDS-ON SESSIONS COVERED AFRIJULA, JOKKALANTE, FARMFRESH, AND WHATSAPP BUSINESS, EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS TO PROMOTE PRODUCTS ONLINE. IN JUNE 2025, CROP-H TRAINED 25 ENTREPRENEURS ON USING E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS AND PRODUCT BRANDING ONLINE TO EXPAND THEIR MARKET REACH AND IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. THE SESSION FOSTERED STRONGER LINKAGES BETWEEN PROCESSORS AND FARMERS, CREATING SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEM, IN WHICH PROCESSORS SOURCE RAW MATERIALS DIRECTLY FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS. TO OVERCOME PAYMENT CHALLENGES FACED BY FARMERS AND ENTREPRENEURS USING THE MARKET PLATFORM, CROP-H SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH MODEMPAY ON THE 21ST OF AUGUST 2025. THROUGH MODEMPAY, FARMERS CAN NOW RECEIVE PAYMENTS INSTANTLY AND SECURELY, ELIMINATING BARRIERS OF TRADITIONAL CASH-BASED TRANSACTIONS. DURING THE SAME PERIOD, CROP PILOTED THE CROP-H CHATBOT, A MOBILE-BASED DIGITAL INNOVATION DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FARMERS WITH LOCALIZED BEST AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAP), SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) TIPS, MARKET PRICE INFORMATION, AND TRADE ADVICE. IN ADDITION, CROP-H CREATED A WHATSAPP GROUP WITH A GROWIING NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, (419 TO DATE). THE GROUP PROVIDES TIMELY UPDATES ON MARKET PRICES FOR FARMERS, AND POSTS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS BELOW IS A CONCISE OVERVIEW OF KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: ACTIVITY 1: ON ARM INFRASTRUCTURE: TWO IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AT SUKUTA AND DUMBUTO, EACH COVERING APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5 HECTARES, WERE REHABILITATED. ONE RESILIENT MODEL FARM AT SA NKUYA COVERING APPROXIMATELY 3 HECTARES WAS FULLY EQUIPPED AND OPERATIONALIZED. ACTIVITY 2: TRAINING: IMPROVED AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES: 3,577 FARMERS TRAINED ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAP) INCREASED PRODUCTION OF 68.36 TONS/HA IMPROVED TECHNIQUES OR TECHNOLOGIES EXPANDED TO 716 HECTARES 2,653 FARMERS, APPLIED IMPROVED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ACTIVITY 3: PROMOTION OF BIO-FORTIFIED AND DIVERSIFIED CROPS 1,824 FARMERS RECEIVING NUTRITION INFORMATION 32% OF PROJECT PARTICIPANTS NOW FOOD SECURE, (ACHIEVING 108.7% OF FY25 GOAL) 115 WOMEN FROM WOMEN'S FARMING GROUPS PARTICIPATED IN COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS OF ORANGE FLESH SWEE POTATOES AND COWPEAS ACTIVITY 4: CAPACITY BUILDING: PRODUCER GROUPS COOPERATIVES 503 COOPERATIVE EXECUTIVES PARTICIPATED IN CAPACITY-BUILDING SESSIONS ON LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE AND COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY 5: GRANT INPUTS DISTRIBUTED 11,044 VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS, INCLUDING 4,504 CHILI PEPPER, 4,488 TOMATO, AND 2,052 BITTER TOMATO SEEDLINGS TO 23 COOPERATIVES AND 30 FARMS. DISTRIBUTED 41,160 ORANGE-FLESHED SWEET POTATO (OFSP) VINES, COMPRISING SEVEN IMPROVED VARIETIES TO 7 COOPERATIVES AND 29 FARMS DISTRIBUTED 87 METRIC TONS OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER TO 30 FARMS. ACTIVITY 6: MARKET ACCESS: FACILITATE BUYER-SELLER RELATIONSHIPS 10 FARMS CONTRACTED BY PRIVATE SECTOR COMPANIES TO PRODUCE CHILI CROPS SUKUTA FARM TO SUPPLY FOUR TONS OF CHILI TO HERITAGE HOLDINGS COMPANY SOFANYAMA VISIONARY FARM CONTRACTED TO SUPPLY 1.5 TONS OF OKRA TO THE FRESH HARVEST COMPANY. ACTIVITY 7: CAPACITY BUILDING: SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY STANDARDS (SPS) AND IMPROVED POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK CONSULTATIVE MEETING HELD IN APRIL WITH 14 KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO DISCUSS HORTICULTURE SANITARY AND PHOTOSANITARY (SPS) EXPORT CHALLENGES COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED ON FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS, COMPLIANCE, AND LABORATORY CAPACITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS (CODEX, HACCP, ISO) ACTIVITY 8: INFRASTRUCTURE: POST-HARVEST HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDUCTED A MAPPING OF LUMO MARKETS TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIC LOCATIONS FOR POST-HARVEST INTERVENTIONS AND COLD STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
SFL AFGHANISTAN SUMMARY ACHIEVEMENT SFL AFGHANISTAN THROUGHOUT THE PARTNERSHIP WITH WFP FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 2024 TO AUGUST 2025 IMPLEMENTING THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: 1. RESILIENCE FOOD SYSTEM (RFS FOOD AND CBT). 2. SEASONAL SUPPORT FOOD AND EMERGENCY PROJECT AND 3. MATERNAL CHILD BENEFIT PROGRAM (MCBP). THESE PROJECTS ARE IMPLEMENTING THE FOLLOWING PROVINCES. KUNDUZ, BAGHLAN, BADAKHSHAN, GHAZNI AND BALKH. AFOREMENTIONED PROJECTS ARE IMPLEMENTING PARTNERSHIP WITH WFP IN 48 DISTRICTS IN 5 MENTIONED PROVINCES. ALTOGETHER 125,308 HOUSEHOLDS (877,156 INDIVIDUALS), BENEFITED DIRECTLY FROM IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD ALTOGETHER 26,131.246 METRIC TONS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED WHILE 28,061,925 USD HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TOO.THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS WERE TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY, REDUCTION OF NATURAL DISASTERS, SHORT TERM INCOME, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, REDUCE MIGRATION, EMPOWER RESILIENCE OF COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORT MOST VULNERABLE AFFECTED FAMILIES ENSURE TO HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD FOR THEIR SAVING LIFE AND LIVELIHOOD THROUGH: CONSTRUCTION OF FLOOD MITIGATION AND AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES, CONDUCTING TRAINING ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD ITEM IN EXCHANGE TO WORK AND UNCONDITIONAL SEASONAL FOOD SUPPORT TO MOST VULNERABLE FOOD INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS AND WOMEN HEADED FAMILIES. RESILIENCE FOOD SYSTEM PROJECT (RFS) BADAKHSHAN COVERAGE AREA: BADAKHSHAN: ARGHUNJ KHAH, TESHKAN, BAHARAK AND FAIZ ABAD DISTRICTSTOTAL BENEFICIARIES: 3244 BENEFICIARIESTOTAL CBT DISTRIBUTED: 231,165 USD TOTAL FOOD DISTRIBUTED: 132.283MT OVERALL OBJECTIVE: THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE SHORT- AND MEDIUM-TERM FOOD SECURITY, ENHANCING LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE ACROSS THE PROJECT TARGETED AREAS, INCLUDING CREATE COMMUNITY ASSETS FOR HIGHLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN BADAKHSHAN PROVINCE. PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR ASSETS (FFA): -280 UNITS OF NEW TRENCH TERRACES WERE EXCAVATED. -2500 METERS OF IRRIGATION CANAL HAS BEEN EXPANDED. -10 METERS OF STONE MASONRY PROTECTION WALL FOR AQUEDUCT HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED. -15 METERS OF STEEL SIPHON HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED. -5 METERS OF SPILLWAY HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED. -10 METERS OF REPAIRING/CONSTRUCTION OF WASH CULVERT HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED. -70M3 FOUNDATION OF STONE MASONRY DITCH HAS BEEN EXCAVATED. PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR ASSETS (SSVC): -IN TOTAL, 40 WOMEN BENEFICIARIES WERE PROVIDED SOLAR DRYER MACHINES AT THE TARGETED DISTRICTS. -TOTALLY, 10 WOMEN BENEFICIARIES WERE PROVIDED KITCHEN GARDENING INPUTS + HAND TOOLS. -IN TOTAL, 20 COMPOST MAKING WOMEN BENEFICIARIES WERE PROVIDED INPUTS IN COMPOST MAKING ESTABLISHMENT -PRACTICAL HAS BEEN CONDUCTED TO SSVC WOMEN BENEFICIARIES IN KITCHEN GARDEN AND COMPOST AND SOLAR DRYER ACTIVITIES. -IN TOTAL, 40 WOMEN POULTRY BENEFICIARIES WERE PROVIDED PRACTICAL TRAINING REGARDING POULTRY FARMING. PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS FOOD FOR TRAINING (FFT): IN TOTAL, 292 MALE/ FEMALE TRAINEES WERE PARTICIPATED IN VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING CENTERS REGULARLY AND THESE NUMBER OF TRAINEES ARE BEING TRAINING IN VARIOUS SKILLS, SUCH AS COOKING, BAG MAKING, CONFECTIONARY, FOOD PROCESS, DISHWASHING LIQUID PROCESS, RAGHZA WEAVING, MOBILE REPAIRING AND MOTOR BIKE REPAIRING AND FOR THE TIME OF BEING THESE ACTIVITIES ARE SMOOTHLY IN PROGRESS. SMALLHOLDER AGRICULTURE MARKET SUPPORT (SAMS): UNDER SAMS ACTIVITIES, SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTED 96 COOPERATIVE FARMERS IN ARGHANJ KHA, FAIZ ABAD, BAHARAK AND TESHKAN DISTRICTS OF BADAKHSHAN PROVINCE. THE SUPPORT INCLUDED: -PROVISION OF HYBRID CORN SEEDS, DAP/UREA FERTILIZER, AND CORN CULTIVATION TRAINING IN LINE METHODS AS WELL AS FERTILIZER UTILIZATION HAS BEEN TRAINED TO THEM IN EXCELLENT MANNER. PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS FOOD FOR TRAINING (FFT): IN TOTAL, 292 MALE/ FEMALE TRAINEES WERE PARTICIPATED IN VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING CENTERS REGULARLY AND THESE NUMBER OF TRAINEES ARE BEING TRAINING IN VARIOUS SKILLS, SUCH AS COOKING, BAG MAKING, CONFECTIONARY, FOOD PROCESS, DISHWASHING LIQUID PROCESS, RAGHZA WEAVING, MOBILE REPAIRING AND MOTOR BIKE REPAIRING AND FOR THE TIME OF BEING THESE ACTIVITIES ARE SMOOTHLY IN PROGRESS. SMALLHOLDER AGRICULTURE MARKET SUPPORT (SAMS): UNDER SAMS ACTIVITIES, SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTED 96 COOPERATIVE FARMERS IN ARGHANJ KHA, FAIZ ABAD, BAHARAK AND TESHKAN DISTRICTS OF BADAKHSHAN PROVINCE. THE SUPPORT INCLUDED: -PROVISION OF HYBRID CORN SEEDS, DAP/UREA FERTILIZER, AND CORN CULTIVATION TRAINING IN LINE METHODS AS WELL AS FERTILIZER UTILIZATION HAS BEEN TRAINED TO THEM IN EXCELLENT MANNER. RESILIENCE FOOD SYSTEM PROJECT (RFS) GHAZNI & KABUL)COVERAGE AREA: KABUL & GHAZNI: FARZA, KHAK JABAR, NAWA, RASHIDAN AND WALI MOHAMMAD SHAHID DISTRICTS. TOTAL BENEFICIARIES:4,030 BENEFICIARIESTOTAL CBT DISTRIBUTED: 130,399 USD OVERALL OBJECTIVE:THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE SHORT AND MEDIUM-TERM FOOD SECURITY, CREATE ASSETS AND TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOOD OPTIONS AMONG HIGHLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN GHAZNI AND KABUL PROVINCE.RESILIENCE FOOD SYSTEM PROJECT (RFS) GHAZNI & KABUL)COVERAGE AREA: KABUL & GHAZNI: FARZA, KHAK JABAR, NAWA, RASHIDAN AND WALI MOHAMMAD SHAHID DISTRICTS. TOTAL BENEFICIARIES:4,030 BENEFICIARIESTOTAL CBT DISTRIBUTED: 130,399 USD OVERALL OBJECTIVE:THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE SHORT AND MEDIUM-TERM FOOD SECURITY, CREATE ASSETS AND TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOOD OPTIONS AMONG HIGHLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN GHAZNI AND KABUL PROVINCE.PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS FOOD FOR ASSETS (FFA)-1170 UNITS OF NEW TRENCH TERRACES WERE EXCAVATED BASED ON DRAWING.-7000 PCS SAPLINGS WERE PLANTED UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF AGRICULTURE STAFFS. PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS SMALL SKILL VALUE CHAIN (SSVC)- 80 UNITS OF TURKEY BIRD FARMING WERE ESTABLISHED AND IN TOTAL, 1600 PCS TURKEY BIRDS WERE PROVIDED TO BNFS.-30 UNITS OF KITCHEN GARDENING WERE ESTABLISHED; MODIFIED SEEDS AND RELATED TRAININGS WERE PROVIDED.-40 UNITS OF HOUSE GARDENING WERE DESIGNED AND SOON THE PLANNED SAPLINGS WILL BE PROVIDED.-50 UNITS OF SOLAR DRYER WERE INSTALLED AND RELATED TRAINING WERE PROVIDED TO INVOLVED BENEFICIARIES. -20 WOMEN BENEFICIARIES WERE WELL TRAINED ON GABION WEAVING SKILL FOR WOMEN'S ECONOMIC ENHANCING AT THE REGION LEVEL. PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS FOOD FOR TRAINING (FFT)TOTALLY, 285 MALE/ FEMALE TRAINEES WERE PARTICIPATED IN VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING CENTERS REGULARLY AND THESE NUMBER OF TRAINEES ARE BEING TRAINING IN VARIOUS SKILLS, SUCH AS TAILORING, FOOD PROCESS, DISHWASHING LIQUID, TINSMITH, SOLAR REPAIRING AND SOLAR COOKER ASSEMBLY ACTIVITIES AND FOR THE TIME OF BEING THESE ACTIVITIES ARE SMOOTHLY IN PROGRESS. PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS SMALLHOLDER AGRICULTURE MARKET SUPPORT (SAMS)UNDER SAMS ACTIVITIES,SFL SUPPORTED 296 COOPERATIVE FARMERS IN FARZA, KHAK JABAR, NAWA, RASHIDAN AND WALI MOHAMMAD SHAHID DISTRICTS OF KABUL AND GHAZNI PROVINCES AND THESE NUMBERS OF FARMERS WERE PROVIDED THE CERTIFIED WHEAT SEEDS AND DAP/UREA AS WELL AS BEST AGRONOMICAL TRAININGS WITHIN THE SFL AGRICULTURE STAFFS IN PROPER WAY. UNCONDITIONAL SEASONAL SUPPORT FOOD KUNDUZ, BAGHLAN, BADAKHSHAN: PROJECT ACTIVITIES: GENERAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION, CBT AND CONTINGENCY RESPONSE. BENEFICIARIES ASSISTED:31189 HHS CBT AND 39428 HHS FOOD. TOTAL= 70617 HHS AMOUNT OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED: 15292.39 MT AMOUNT OF CASH DISTRIBUTED: 7,461,262 USD COVERAGE AREA: 25 DISTRICTS IN THE THREE PROVINCES. PROJECT DURATION: SEP 2024 AUGUST 2025 THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO ASSIST THE MOST VULNERABLE AFFECTED HHS TO ENSURE THEIR ACCESS TO FOOD FOR SAVING THEIR LIFE AND LIVELIHOOD FROM FURTHER DETERIORATION. UNCONDITIONAL SEASONAL SUPPORT FOOD -BALKH PROVINCE: BENEFICIARIES ASSISTED: 32,275 HHS CBT AND 11,427 HHS FOOD. TOTAL= 43,279 HHS TOTAL FOOD DISTRIBUTED: 10,706,573 MTTOTAL CBT DISTRIBUTED: 19,415,777 USD PROJECT ACTIVITIES: GENERAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION, CBT AND CONTINGENCY RESPONSE. PROJECT DURATION: SEP 2024 AUGUST 2025 THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO ASSIST THE MOST VULNERABLE AFFECTED HHS TO ENSURE THEIR ACCESS TO FOOD FOR SAVING THEIR LIFE AND LIVELIHOOD FROM FURTHER DETERIORATION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
PROJECT OUTCOME: -REDUCED VULNERABILITY AMONG FAMILIES AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS OR INTERNAL CONFLICT. -HIGHLY VULNERABLE RURAL HOUSEHOLDS SHOW IMPROVED FOOD CONSUMPTION SCORES DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD. MATERNAL CHILD BENEFIT PROGRAM (MCBP) BADAKHSHAN COVERAGE AREA: BADAKHSHAN: WARDUJ DISTRICT BENEFICIARIES ASSISTED:4138 HOUSEHOLDS TOTAL AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED 1,054,487 USD PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT SEPTEMBER 2024 - AUGUST 2025 -THE FIRST, SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH ROUNDS OF SBCC SESSIONS CONDUCTED TO THE FEMALE AND MALE IN SEPARATE SESSIONS AND LOCATIONS. ALTOGETHER 3990 FEMALES AND 1305 MALES ATTENDED THE SBCC SESSIONS IN THE 9 TRAINING CENTERS/CBT DISTRIBUTION POINTS (FDPS) AND LEARNED THE SBCC CONTENTS ON HEALTH AND NUTRITION. -THE FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, & FOURTH ROUNDS OF DIRECT CASH OR CBT DISTRIBUTED IN THE 9 TRAINING CENTERS/CBT DISTRIBUTION SITES. ALTOGETHER 4138 BENEFICIARIES RECEIVED CASH ASSISTANCE. -IMPACT EVALUATION HOUSE-TO-HOUSE VISITS CONDUCTED FOR 4TH ROUNDS (FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH) AS FOLLOW.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expenses7,463,376
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Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
21
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
4
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: AF , SG , PU
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
5
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
5
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
MN , WI , KY , CO , MA , NC , PA , SC , VA , MS , MD , NH
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
BERHANU SHASHEGO10201 WAYZATA BLVD NO 110   MINNETONKA,MN55305 (763) 253-4082
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) BRINT PATRICK......................................................................
CHARIMAN OF THE BOARD
2.00
.................
 
X   X       80,000 0 0
(2) GORDON WRIGHT......................................................................
VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(3) KYLE NEWKIRK......................................................................
TREASURER
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(4) THOMAS LANE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(5) VICTOR WEIR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(6) MUSTAFA OMAR......................................................................
CEO
55.00
.................
 
    X       230,000 0 25,998
(7) JAMOLIDIN VOHIDOV......................................................................
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL
40.00
.................
 
        X   164,000 0 37,875
(8) BERHANU SHASHEGO......................................................................
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
40.00
.................
 
        X   113,500 0 34,205


















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Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 587,500 0 98,078
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,812,833
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 163,693
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 5,976,526
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 624200 2,308,912 2,308,912    
b VEHICLE RENTAL INCOME 624200 115,000 115,000    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 2,423,912
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 88,244     88,244
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c    
d Net gain or (loss).........        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a MANAGEMENT FEES 900099 6,998     6,998
b MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 3,455     3,455
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 10,453
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 8,499,135 2,423,912 0 98,697
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 404,948 198,474 206,474  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 2,862,036 2,564,633 297,403  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 736   736  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 216,544 190,492 26,052  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 39,390 14,654 24,736  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 12,179 4,275 7,904  
c Accounting ........... 75,857 2,229 73,628  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 671,702 581,365 5,338 84,999
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 144,717   138,175 6,542
14 Information technology ...... 30,972   30,972  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 128,831 107,529 21,302  
17 Travel ............ 218,484 99,892 118,592  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 16,542   16,542  
23 Insurance ...        
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DIRECT PROGRAM COSTS 2,948,799 2,948,799    
b FIELD SUPPLIES & CONSTR 609,432 609,432    
c BAD DEBT EXPENSE 112,818 112,818    
d EQUIPMENT 28,784 28,784    
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 8,522,771 7,463,376 967,854 91,541
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 524,480 1 1,013,901
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 17,206,554 2 16,431,905
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,559,368 3 269,935
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 66,435 4 14,955
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 32,094 9 36,019
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 264,259
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 207,496 59,841 10c 56,763
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 24,729 15 14,054
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 19,473,501 16 17,837,532
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 499,833 17 982,171
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 16,740,517 19 14,655,835
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 25,111 25 15,122
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 17,265,461 26 15,653,128
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 2,208,040 27 2,184,404
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 2,208,040 32 2,184,404
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 19,473,501 33 17,837,532
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
8,499,135
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
8,522,771
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-23,636
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
2,208,040
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
2,184,404
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
Employer identification number

39-1657081
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 4,906,150 6,827,797 3,343,720 4,230,891 5,976,526 25,285,084
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 4,906,150 6,827,797 3,343,720 4,230,891 5,976,526 25,285,084
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 25,285,084
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 4,906,150 6,827,797 3,343,720 4,230,891 5,976,526 25,285,084
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 116 169 8,757 51,563 88,244 148,849
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 3,250 3,600 76,318 7,557 10,453 101,178
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 25,535,111
12
12
12,983,640
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
99.020 %
15
15
99.340 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: GAIN ON FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 73,157. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 7,557. MISCELLAENOUS REVENUE - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 3,250. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 3,600. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 3,161. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 10,453.
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
Employer identification number

39-1657081
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
Employer identification number
39-1657081
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Name of organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
Employer identification number

39-1657081
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Name of organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
Employer identification number

39-1657081
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
Employer identification number

39-1657081
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   264,259 207,496 56,763
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 56,763
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
LEASE LIABILITY 15,122








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 15,122
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 8,499,135
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 8,499,135
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 8,499,135
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 8,522,771
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 8,522,771
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 8,522,771
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS QUALIFIED AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE STATE STATUTES AND GENERALLY IS NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS GUIDANCE IN THE INCOME TAX STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
Employer identification number

39-1657081
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region
(f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 3 46 PROGRAM SERVICES VARIOUS PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED IN 2024 IN SENEGAL AND GAMBIA. SEE PART III FOR DETAILS. 4,992,474
CENTRAL ASIA 8 672 PROGRAM SERVICES VARIOUS PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED IN 2024 IN AFGANISTAN. SEE PART III FOR DETAILS. 2,470,902
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 11 718 7,463,376
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 11 718 7,463,376
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)
(c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant
(e) Amount of
cash grant
(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement
(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance
(h) Description
of noncash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant
(e) Manner of cash
disbursement
(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance
(g) Description
of noncash
assistance
(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
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PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS INTERNAL CONTROL PROCEDURES: TO APPROVE GRANT EXPENDITURES, TO REVIEW GRANT EXPENDITURES MADE, AND TO EVALUATE PROJECT PROGRESS AND WORK COMPLETED, ACCORDING TO THE GRANT BUDGET AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.
PART I, LINE 3: ACCRUAL
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
Employer identification number

39-1657081
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MUSTAFA OMAR
CEO
(i)

(ii)
200,000
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0
30,000
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0
0
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0
8,000
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0
17,998
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0
255,998
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0
0
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0
2JAMOLIDIN VOHIDOV
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL
(i)

(ii)
139,000
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0
25,000
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0
0
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0
5,560
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0
32,315
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0
201,875
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0
0
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0
Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
 
Employer identification number

39-1657081
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY APPOINT THREE OR MORE DIRECTORS TO SERVE AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IF APPOINTED BY THE BOARD, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT SUCH BUSINESS NECESSARY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION BETWEEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS AND HAS SUCH POWER AS, FROM TIME TO TIME, IS VESTED IN IT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAVE AUTHORITY TO: (A) AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THIS CORPORATION; (B) CHANGE THE QUALIFICATIONS AND VOTING RIGHTS OF DIRECTORS OR ELECT OR REMOVE DIRECTORS FROM OFFICE; (C) AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER, GIFT, OR ENCUMBRANCE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION IN A SINGLE OR RELATED TRANSACTION; (D) AUTHORIZE THE DISSOLUTION, MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE ORGANIZATION; (E) CHANGE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICERS OR ELECT OR REMOVE OFFICERS FROM OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND THE MANAGEMENT TEAM REVIEWS THE FORM 990. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND ONE OR MORE OF ITS DIRECTORS, OR BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND ANY OTHER ENTITY IN WHICH A DIRECTOR IS A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OR HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST - IS VOIDABLE AT THE SOLE ELECTION OF THE ORGANIZATION IF NEITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE SATISFIED: (A) THE MATERIAL FACTS OF THE TRANSACTION AND THE DIRECTOR'S RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST WERE DISCLOSED OR KNOWN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD; (B) THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED, APPROVED OR RATIFIED THE TRANSACTION WITHOUT COUNTING THE VOTE OF THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR; (C) THE TRANSACTION WAS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. COMMON OR INTERESTED DIRECTORS MAY BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF) WHICH AUTHORIZES, APPROVES, OR RATIFIES SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION, BUT MAY NOT VOTE ON SUCH TRANSACTION. PROCEEDINGS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. NO EMPLOYEE SHALL ENGAGE IN ANY OUTSIDE BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL ACTIVITY WHICH INTERFERES WITH HIS OR HER ABILITY TO FULLY PERFORM JOB RESPONSIBILITIES. NO EMPLOYEE WHOSE JOB INCLUDES PURCHASING OR INFLUENCING PURCHASE DECISIONS SHALL HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY BUSINESS THAT FURNISHES PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, OR SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION. ANY SUCH INTEREST IS GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL. THE ONLY EXCEPTION APPLIES TO AN EMPLOYEE WHO OWES LESS THAN FIVE PER CENT OF THE SHARE OF STOCK OF PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY. NO EMPLOYEE MAY BENEFIT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM A THIRD PARTY WHO FURNISHES PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, OR SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION. ANY SUCH BENEFIT IS GROUND FOR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL. FINANCIAL INTEREST HELD BY MEMBERS OF AN EMPLOYEE'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY (SPOUSE, PARENTS, CHILDREN, OR MEMBER OF EMPLOYEE'S HOUSEHOLD) IN COMPANIES SUPPLYING PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, OR SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE DISCLOSED IMMEDIATELY TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO. THEY USE APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION. RAISES FOR EMPLOYEES ARE BASED ON EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS. THE LAST EVALUATION WAS DONE FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MUSTAFA OMAR IN 2024. THE CEO REVIEWS THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF THE OFFICERS. THE CEO USES APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION. RAISES FOR THE EMPLOYEES ARE BASED ON EMPLOYEES' EVALUATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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