“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 primarily from American donors. Our financial management team includes board treasurer Linda McGowan, 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 ASAP South Africa board who oversee fiscal management in South Africa along with a separate accounting firm. Regular financial reports are shared between the two ASAP boards.
Additional Information about ASAP’s Finances:
Adopt a South African Preschool (ASAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered with the IRS in 2022.
ASAP receive grants from churches, Rotary clubs, foundations and other organizations. Unrestricted funds help 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 ASAP-SA board in Pretoria.
Financial reports are available by contacting the board treasurer, Linda McGowan at lsmcpamom@aol.com.
