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Nonprofit · EIN 20-3576079

BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC

Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95128

Financials

$128K$77K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$127,843$76,910$50,933$65,871$1,445$64,426
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$127,842
Investment income
$1

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$250
Other expenses
$76,660
Program services (functional)
$74,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,493
Total assets, end of year
$65,871
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,445
Net assets, end of year
$64,426
Cash, savings and investments
$65,871
Gross receipts
$127,843

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN RIORDANCEO0$0
JOANNE OSULLIVANCFO AND SECRETARY0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2362 NEWHALL ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1114
In care of
% NA
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
2362 Newhall Street, San Jose CA 95128
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
John Riordan, 253 Sunset Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95060
Signed the 990-EZ
JOHN RIORDAN, CEO
Phone
(408) 203-9655
Return prepared by
Block Advisors

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-3576079 or by the name BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN DISTRESSED LOCATIONS OF AFRICA

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • BUILT AND MAINTAIN SCHOOL IN KENYA
    Expenses $74,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-3576079
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: John Riordan
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: John Riordan
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$127,843$76,910$65,871XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: PATRICK O'SULLIVAN
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Patrick O'Sullivan
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-3576079).

Questions about BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC

What is the EIN of BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC is 20-3576079.
Is BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names John Riordan.
Who are the officers and directors of BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BUILD AFRICAN SCHOOLS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $127,843, expenses of $76,910 and total assets of $65,871 at year end.

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