Nonprofit · EIN 88-0461880
AFRICA FOUNDATION USA
Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89511
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $913,539 | $1,679,059 | -$765,520 | $313,763 | $72,778 | $240,985 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,255,311 | $1,254,092 | $1,219 | $1,290,918 | $284,413 | $1,006,505 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $898,073
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,466
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,297,818
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $123,991
- Other salaries and wages
- $61,055
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $222,442
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $118,306
- Occupancy
- $11,772
- Travel
- $5,449
- Program services (functional)
- $1,297,818
- Management and general (functional)
- $314,231
- Fundraising (functional)
- $67,010
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,290,918
- Total assets, end of year
- $313,763
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $72,778
- Net assets, end of year
- $240,985
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $109,545
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $131,440
- Gross receipts
- $913,539
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY WOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,375 | $5,011 |
| RON BRIGGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE GAITO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA LYON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN MOEHL | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA J HARVEY | SECRETARY Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYLENE AMES | TREASURER Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN WOIDA | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY WOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $118,407 |
| RON BRIGGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JANE GAITO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA LYON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JAN MOEHL | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| MARK H DENZLER | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA J HARVEY | SECRETARY Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| RAYLENE AMES | TREASURER Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5390 KIETZKE LN STE 202, RENO, NV 89511-3028
- In care of
- % SUTTON PLACE LIMITED
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RAYLENE AMES, 5390 KIETZKE LANE 202, RENO, NV 89511
- Signed the 990
- RAYLENE AMES, TREASURER
- Phone
- (775) 412-4300
- Website
- AFRICAFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SUTTON PLACE LIMITED
Mission
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Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION - AF(USA) PRIORITIZES THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LOCAL SCHOOLS, BELIEVING THAT RURAL COMMUNITIES CAN BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION. FUNDS TOTALING $392,907 WERE DISTRIBUTED TO BUILD CLASSROOMS, DORMITORIES, KITCHENS, AND OTHER FACILITY PROJECTS. AN ADDITIONAL $62,078 WAS GRANTED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY LEADERS' EDUCATION (CLEF) PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1996 BY THE AFRICA FOUNDATION AND IS A BURSARY INITIATIVE SUPPORTING RURAL YOUTH FROM COUNTRIES INCLUDING SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA, TANZANIA, ZANZIBAR, AND KENYA. ITS MISSION IS TO ASSIST YOUNG LEADERS WITH DEMONSTRATED POTENTIAL IN ACCESSING EDUCATION AND SKILLS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE OUT OF REACH, ENABLING THEM TO INCREASE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY, GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND WORK TOWARD THE END OF THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN RURAL AFRICA. RECIPIENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK THEIR BURSARIES,BUT ARE EXPECTED TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SHARE THEIR SKILLS WITH OTHERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.Expenses $454,985 · grants $454,985
- FUNDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. GRANTS TOTALING $325,306 WERE PROVIDED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, OCEAN CONSERVATION, AND SPECIES PROTECTION PROJECTS. THESE GRANTS INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, OCEAN CONSERVATION EFFORTS, THE PHINDA-BASED PANGOLIN AND RHINO CONSERVATION PROJECTS TO PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES AND TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION PRACTICES.Expenses $325,306 · grants $325,306
- HEALTHCARE AND WATER PROJECTS - AF(USA) GRANTED FUNDS TOTALLING $191,375, WHICH INCLUDED $153,592 FOR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CENTERS AND ACCOMMODATION FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA AND TANZANIA. AN ADDITIONAL $37,783 WAS PROVIDED FOR WATER PROJECTS, INCLUDING BOREHOLE DRILLING AND ENVIRO LOOS, WHICH WERE INSTALLED IN RURAL AREAS TO SUPPORT HEALTH INITIATIVES.Expenses $191,375 · grants $191,375
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSExpenses $185,356 · grants $185,356
- OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSExpenses $74,250 · grants $74,250
- OTHER HEALTHCARE PROGRAMSExpenses $66,546 · grants $66,546
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
- 88-0461880
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $313,763
- Income (IRS master file)
- $913,539
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $913,539 | $1,679,059 | $313,763 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,255,311 | $1,254,092 | $1,290,918 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,363,386 | $773,816 | $1,121,470 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 88-0461880).
Questions about AFRICA FOUNDATION USA
- What is the EIN of AFRICA FOUNDATION USA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AFRICA FOUNDATION USA is 88-0461880.
- Is AFRICA FOUNDATION USA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to AFRICA FOUNDATION USA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AFRICA FOUNDATION USA 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 AFRICA FOUNDATION USA 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 AFRICA FOUNDATION USA 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 AFRICA FOUNDATION USA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RAYLENE AMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of AFRICA FOUNDATION USA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,375 (WENDY WOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AFRICA FOUNDATION USA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $913,539, expenses of $1,679,059 and total assets of $313,763 at year end.
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