2025-05-07T15:43:21-04:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 842456429 METO INC % RYAN BENITEZ METO 3036016774 6218 GEORGIA AVE NW UNIT 3210 WASHINGTON DC 20011 Ryan Benitez CEO 2025-05-08 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X RYAN BENITEZ 3422 R ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20007 1052905 false X https: meto-intl.org X 2018 DC To ameliorate poverty by connecting students to educational and professional opportunities. 6 5 3 20 0 0 1029235 995088 43640 21440 6536 36377 0 0 1079411 1052905 10133 19546 0 0 156438 324796 0 0 41104 271785 433426 438356 777768 641055 275137 890036 1208294 9764 52885 880272 1155409 To ameliorate global poverty by connecting students around the world to educational and professional opportunities that are currently difficult for them to access due to a lack of information a lack of funding or a lack of other necessary resources. false false 563898 19546 21440 Address global poverty via access to higher education. Meto operates an online "meeting place" where students connect directly with universities and scholarship programs. This involves two main tasks: bringing students universities to the platform and developing a robust platform where they can meet efficiently. 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Due to the size of the first part of the grant the donor was categorized as a substantial contributor. However the full grant including the FY 2024 installment $438,424 meets the IRSs criteria for an unusual grant: it was substantial unexpected nonrecurring and made by a disinterested donor for a specific non-routine purpose. The Organization is filing Form 8940 to request formal recognition of the entire grant as unusual. Accordingly while awaiting IRS feedback on Form 8940 the Organization has excluded this grant from the public support calculation in both fiscal years.| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Payroll Liabilities 6693 Credit Cards Liabilities 1639 Due to Amos Mugume Virtual Assistant 1406 9738 true Sub-Saharan Africa 1 6 Grantmaking Student Tuition Health Insurance Internet and Travel: The organization provides comprehensive scholarships to high-need African students attending accredited private universities across the African continent. These scholarships cover tuition health insurance internet access and necessary travel to and from campus. The program is designed to remove financial barriers to higher education for academically qualified students from underserved backgrounds. To ensure accountability and alignment with the organizations exempt purpose recipients are subject to ongoing monitoring through required academic reporting transcript submission and regular engagement with staff. Continued eligibility is reviewed annually based on academic progress and financial need. This direct support helps students complete post-secondary education and contributes to the development of skilled professionals in emerging African economies. 19546 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 5 Program services Student Outreach: The organization conducts structured outreach efforts to identify and support low-income high-achieving African students who lack access to quality higher education opportunities. Outreach activities include school visits virtual information sessions partnership building with community organizations and targeted communication campaigns. Interested students are guided through an onboarding process that helps bridge the information asymmetry that exists in college admissions including information related to scholarships and application requirements. Outreach personnel provide support to ensure that applicants meet eligibility requirements. These activities are central to the organizations exempt purpose of increasing access to higher education for marginalized populations and are subject to internal program oversight data tracking and impact assessment. 144495 East Asia and the Pacific 1 1 Program services Tech Platform Development and Support: The organization develops and maintains a custom digital platform designed to expand educational access by connecting students to universities and scholarship opportunities. The platform allows students to build academic profiles receive tailored outreach and apply to institutional partners where there is a fit. Universities can use the platform to identify promising candidates who meet their admissions and aid criteria. The technology streamlines program delivery improves data tracking and enhances transparency in the matching process. Development efforts are led by an internal product and engineering team with oversight from senior staff to ensure alignment with program goals and user needs with contributions from contractors. Ongoing support includes user feedback collection data privacy compliance and continuous feature improvements to support equitable access and program integrity. 16957 3 12 3 12 180998 180998 The organization provides comprehensive financial support to high-need African students to pursue higher education at accredited private universities across the continent. This support includes tuition health insurance internet access and travel costs necessary for students to attend and remain enrolled. The goal is to eliminate financial barriers for academically promising students from low-income backgrounds who would otherwise be unable to access quality tertiary education. To ensure proper use of funds and alignment with charitable objectives students are required to submit transcripts and progress reports regularly. Staff maintain consistent communication with recipients and when necessary with their institutions to verify enrollment and monitor academic standing. Scholarship eligibility is reviewed annually and funding may be adjusted or discontinued if students fail to meet academic or compliance requirements. Sub-Saharan Africa 6 19546 Wire Transfers false false false false false false Part I, II, III and IV | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part I Line 2,The organization provides scholarships and related support to low-income students pursuing higher education abroad. To ensure proper use of funds and alignment with its charitable mission it uses the following oversight procedures: 1 Maintains regular contact with students via check-ins and ad hoc communication to track progress and address issues; 2 Requires periodic transcript submissions to confirm academic standing and progress toward graduation; 3 Communicates with universities when needed to verify enrollment and academic status; and 4 Reviews continued eligibility annually based on academic performance and financial need reserving the right to adjust or terminate funding if requirements are not met. These procedures ensure effective oversight promote accountability and help confirm that scholarship funds are used solely for charitable educational purposes.| Part VI, Line 12c Yes. The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy. Each board member is required to review and sign the policy upon joining the board and again on an annual basis. In addition the organization provides periodic reminders of the policys requirements and actively monitors for potential conflicts during board meetings and decision-making processes. When matters arise that could present a conflict board members are required to disclose the potential conflict and where appropriate recuse themselves from discussions or votes. These procedures help ensure ongoing compliance and promote transparency and accountability in governance. Part VI, Line 15 Yes. The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy. Each board member is required to review and sign the policy upon joining the board and again on an annual basis. In addition the organization provides periodic reminders of the policys requirements and actively monitors for potential conflicts during board meetings and decision-making processes. When matters arise that could present a conflict board members are required to disclose the potential conflict and where appropriate recuse themselves from discussions or votes. These procedures help ensure ongoing compliance and promote transparency and accountability in governance. Part VI, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Individuals may request copies by contacting the organization via email or mail or by visiting the organizations principal office during regular business hours. In addition the organizations Form 990 is publicly available on the IRS website and other public databases. These practices are intended to promote transparency and public accountability. Part IX, Line 11g Outside contract services: Program service expenses = 296,371; Management and general expenses = 0; Fundraising expenses = 0; Total expenses = 296,371 Part VI Line 11 | Explanation:| A draft of Form 990 is prepared by the organizations operations team using internal resources and reviewed by senior staff for accuracy and completeness. Once the draft is finalized it is distributed to all members of the Board of Directors for review prior to filing. Board members are given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback and any necessary revisions are incorporated based on their input. The final version of the Form 990 is filed only after the Board has had sufficient time to review and approve the return.