“What we have before us are some breathtaking opportunities disguised as insoluble problems.”
- John W Gardner, American novelist and professor
Oversight and Accountability
The ASAP board based in Yardley, PA receives funds from American donors. Our financial management team includes the board’s treasurer Linda McGowan, who is a retired Vice President at Price Waterhouse Cooper, and Evette Pettaway, (in the photo below) who has managed funds for nonprofits and businesses. Donations are wired periodically to the bank account of the new ASAP South Africa board. Fiscal management in South Africa is overseen by the board and a separate accounting firm. Regular financial reports are shared between the two ASAP nonprofits.
Additional Information about ASAP:
Adopt a South African Preschool (ASAP) is an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered with the IRS.
The ASAP board of directors includes a retired accountant, a preschool educator, a retired communications professor, a pastor, a business woman, and the founder, Nancy Schongalla who is self-employed as a licensed marriage and family therapist. ASAP is served by a talented website consultant. Volunteers assist with newsletters, and with financial accounting. No one receives a salary.
A larger advisory board is being developed.
ASAP has received grants from churches, Rotary clubs, and other organizations. Unrestricted funds cover administrative costs. Otherwise, donations fund the work in South Africa.
Funds from the USA are wired to the South African bank account of the new ASAP-SA board in Pretoria.
Financial reports are available by contacting the board treasurer, Linda McGowan at lsmcpamom@aol.com.
