Mission
Friends of the Buea School for the Deaf (FoBSD) is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to provide financial and moral support for the education of deaf children at the Buea School for the Deaf in Cameroon. The organization aims to change public attitudes toward the deaf community and enable deaf individuals to achieve their full potential through education and community involvement.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2007
EIN
26-0765074
Total Assets
$483.8 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 2 of 2 goals
At a Glance
Empowering Students
Stories of students breaking barriers and achieving their dreams with support from FoBSD.
Community Awareness
Participation in community events to raise awareness about deaf education.
Volunteer Efforts
Volunteers contribute their time and skills to make a difference.
Impact Stats
1
Graduates
Graduation of BSD Alumni
Supporting a BSD alumna who graduated from the University of Buea with a B.A. in Special Education, now studying at Gallaudet University.
2
New Teachers Hired
Teacher Training Success
Two students completed a teacher training program and both were hired as teachers at BSD.
90
Current Enrollment
Increase in Enrollment
Increased parental optimism and enrollment of deaf children at earlier ages.
Volunteer Opportunities
Testimonials
"FoBSD worked to help me secure not just a visa but also a placement in an exchange student work program abroad."
Helen Ndomo
BSD graduate
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
57
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
100.00%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-84.51%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
3.224
16
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 6.37K | 13.32% |
| Program Services | 41.34K | 86.43% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 118 | 0.25% |
| Total Revenue | 47.83K | 100.00% |
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