Nonprofit · EIN 92-3072408
FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION
Also known as NAFDA US
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $129,528 | $132,235 | -$2,707 | $28,120 | $0 | $28,120 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $88,544 | $59,067 | $29,477 | $30,827 | – | $30,827 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $118,943
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,585
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $129,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $3,235
- Program services (functional)
- $3,235
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,827
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,120
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,120
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,120
- Gross receipts
- $139,256
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadim Matta | Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Ronnie Hammad | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Nadim Kyriakos-Saad | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Shadi Daher | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadim Matta | Board Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Ronnie Hammad | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Nadim Kyriakos-Saad | Secretary of Board | 1 | $0 |
| Shadi Daher | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5119 45TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-4044
- In care of
- % MOARBES LLP
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1717 K ST NW STE 954, Washington DC 20006
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Ronnie Hammad, 5119 45th St NW, Washington DC 20007
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ronnie Hammad, Treasurer
- Phone
- (202) 725-4174
- Website
- www.nafdaus.org
Mission
> The purposes for which this corporation is organized are exclusively educational, scientific, and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, as amended. In furtherance of these purposes, the corporation shall support the NAFDA Association for an Alternative Approach to Effective Education in the Republic of Lebanon and may carry on any other lawful activities consistent with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, as determined by the Board of Directors.
Program accomplishments
- nafda worked with 130 schools across Lebanon in different capacities, directly engaging 808 educators and 22,850 students. 2025 reflects a year of significant scale and adaptability, where nafda not only expanded its reach and deepened its impact, but also responded to emerging needsensuring that schools continued to serve as spaces for learning, well-being, and active citizenship. 1. Capacity Building (Principals & Educators) Continued delivering structured training, coaching, and peer learning to strengthen school leadership, governance, and transformation practices Supported schools in applying nafdas model across key areas: learning, values integration, and community engagement Across a core group of schools: 85% showed overall improvement in school transformation 89% advanced in student-centered learning approaches 92% strengthened values-based education practices Result: stronger leadership, improved school culture, and increased ability to sustain change 2. Citizenship & Youth Civic Engagement (Aal Seha) Expanded implementation of nafdas citizenship tool (Aal Seha) to 90 schools and 3 scout groups, reaching 7,519 students and training 103 facilitators Enhanced delivery through improved tool design and a junior version for younger students Enabled students to apply learning through: Mock elections and student-led governance initiatives Environmental and community-based campaigns Engagement with local stakeholders Result: students demonstrated increased agency, participation, and civic responsibility 3. School Transformation Projects Supported 42 school-led transformation projects connecting education to real-world needs, including: Well-being and psychosocial support initiatives Agripreneurship and innovation projects STEAM and innovation-focused learning across multiple schools Projects emphasized student ownership, teacher capacity, and community involvement Result: schools translated learning into practical, community-connected change 4. Emergency Response & Adaptation Beyond its core programmatic work, nafda operated in a context of escalating conflict and displacement in Lebanon during this period. In response, the organization adapted its approach to meet urgent needs within its school network. Key emergency response activities included: Providing psychosocial support activities to 628 students Training 22 principals and teachers to sustain well-being practices within schools Delivering emergency-responsive teaching webinars to 425 educators Facilitating trust-building and social cohesion activities: 900 participants engaged during the war across five locations 12,500 students and 190 teachers reached post-war through classroom-based activities These efforts aimed to ensure that schools remained safe, supportive environments, while maintaining continuity of learning and reinforcing social cohesion during a period of crisis.Expenses $3,235 · grants $129,000
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-3072408
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,120
- Income (IRS master file)
- $139,256
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $129,528 | $132,235 | $28,120 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Ronnie Hammad | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $88,544 | $59,067 | $30,827 | XML |
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 92-3072408).
Questions about FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION is 92-3072408.
- Is FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION 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 FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION 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 FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Ronnie Hammad.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF NAFDA- THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE EDUCATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $129,528, expenses of $132,235 and total assets of $28,120 at year end.
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