Nonprofit · EIN 81-5201491
GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $951,279 | $969,269 | -$17,990 | $316,531 | $13,689 | $302,842 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,056,956 | $918,404 | $138,552 | $351,757 | $33,570 | $318,187 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $940,227
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $11,052
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,315
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,406
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,253
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $123,668
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $30,344
- Accounting fees
- $46,307
- Travel
- $22,817
- Program services (functional)
- $840,262
- Management and general (functional)
- $125,503
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,504
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $351,757
- Total assets, end of year
- $316,531
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,689
- Net assets, end of year
- $302,842
- Gross receipts
- $1,459,964
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARWAKO NALAYEH | CFO/SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,000 | $5,253 |
| MUBARAK AHMED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAM AL KASSAB | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARWAKO NALAYEH | CFO/SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $117,679 | $5,703 |
| MUBARAK AHMED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAM AL KASSAB | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 808 2ND ST APT 2, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403-1063
- In care of
- % BARWAKO NAYAYEH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BARWAKO NALAYEH, 617 OCEAN AVE 1, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402
- Signed the 990
- BARWAKO NALAYEH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (310) 388-7919
- Return prepared by
- SINGERLEWAK LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-5201491 or by the name GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD BY PROVIDING THE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION, INSPIRING THEM TO GROW, AND EMPOWERING THEM TO GIVE BACK. WE'VE ALSO BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO PROVIDE FREE EDUCATION, MEALS, SUPPLIES & SCHOOL UNIFORMS TO OVER 1000 DISPLACED NOMADIC CHILDREN IN EAST AFRICA. ALONG THE WAY WE HAVE ALSO BUILT TWO SCHOOLS AND CURRENTLY BUILDING OUR THIRD. WE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES TO THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN EAST AFRICA; MEDICAL SUPPLIES; TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS; WATER DISTRIBUTION.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOOLS:THE GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED SCHOOLS, MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH (MCH) CLINICS, AND LIBRARIES IN NOMADIC AREAS OF EAST AFRICA. AS OF NOW, WE HAVE LAUNCHED PROGRAMS AIMED AT FACILITATING ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE FOR NOMADIC CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHILE ALSO CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO INDEPENDENT, HEALTHY ADULTHOOD. THIS, IN TURN, CONTRIBUTES TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. MATH & LITERACY:LITERACY AND MATH CLASSES WILL BE CONDUCTED DAILY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO BRING THEM UP TO GRADE LEVEL AND KEEP THEM ON TRACK WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR AGE GROUPS.EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING:OUR PROGRAM TEACHES KIDS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: HOW TO RECOGNIZE FEELINGS, UNDERSTAND WHERE THEY COME FROM, AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM. SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-REGULATION, MOTIVATION, EMPATHY AND SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING ARE REVIEWED IN CLASSROOM CURRICULUM. KIDS ALSO LEARN HOW TO PRACTICE HAPPY HABITS, AND MEDITATION, IN ORDER TO THRIVEWORKSHOPS:LED BY TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ON THE LATEST COMPUTERS WITH SOFTWARE PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH THE 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS TO BUILD COMPETENCY AND SEED INNOVATION. ART CLASSES:ART CLASSES WILL BE HELD AS AN OUTLET FOR CHILDREN TO EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS AND UNLOCK THEIR ARTISTIC POTENTIAL. ARTISTS WILL OFFER DRAWING AND PAINTING EVENTS WHERE CHILDREN CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH THEIR CREATIVITY.SERVICE:SERVICE LEARNING TEACHES KIDS EMPATHY WHILE GIVING THEM AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THROUGH SERVICE LEARNING, STUDENTS GET A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND DISCOVER HOW THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.Expenses $836,705 · grants $46,849
- SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF ENHANCING THE LIVES OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD.Expenses $3,557 · grants $3,557
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5201491
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $316,531
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,459,964
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $951,279 | $969,269 | $316,531 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,056,956 | $918,404 | $351,757 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,149,417 | $989,889 | $218,267 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 81-5201491).
Questions about GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION is 81-5201491.
- Is GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BARWAKO NALAYEH.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (BARWAKO NALAYEH, CFO/SECRETARY/TREASURER).
- How much revenue does GIVE TO LEARN TO GROW FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $951,279, expenses of $969,269 and total assets of $316,531 at year end.
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