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Educate Uganda

EIN 20-8468493 · Omaha, NE

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORTING ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN UGANDA WITH SCHOOL FEES AND ENHANCED SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH BUILDING CLASSROOMS, STAFF HOUSING, KITCHENS, DORMITORIES, AND LATRINES. WE ALSO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE TEACHERS CONTINUED EDUCATION, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE FOR SCHOOLS AS WELL AS SANITATION AND HYGIENE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $731,687 spent. SPONSORSHIP OF ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES FOR ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN REMOTE VILLAGES OF UGANDA WHICH ENABLES THE CHILDREN TO ATTEND SCHOOL. OUR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENTS FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL THROUGH UNIVERSITY LEVEL PROGRAMS.
  2. $611,395 spent. THROUGH ITS SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT, KIYINDA MITYANA DIOCESE SERVES THE POOR, VULNERABLE GROUPS, AND THOSE OFTEN FORGOTTEN BY SOCIETY. THE DIOCESE HAS ACHIEVED MEANINGFUL PROGRESS BY ADDRESSING KEY SOCIAL CHALLENGES, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR ORPHANS, REDUCING SCHOOL DROPOUTS, COMBATING TEENAGE PREGNANCIES AND DELINQUENCY, AND IMPROVING SANITATION, HEALTH, AND AGRICULTURE. IT ALSO WORKS TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND WOMEN FROM VIOLENCE, UPLIFT MARGINALIZED GROUPS SUCH AS WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS), AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CARE ALL WHILE FIGHTING THE WIDESPREAD POVERTY THAT CONTINUES TO AFFECT THE REGION.
  3. $337,371 spent. CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES IN UGANDA TO ENABLE IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN A SMALL VILLAGE IN UGANDA TO ATTEND SCHOOL AND GAIN AN EDUCATION.
  4. $118,984 spent. PURCHASE OF SCHOLASTIC MATERIALS FOR USE IN SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY CHILDREN IN THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM. SCHOLASTIC MATERIALS CONSIST PRIMARILY OF SCHOOL BOOKS.
  5. $51,038 spent. THE SCHOOL GARDENING PROGRAM SUPPORTS 28 PRIMARY SCHOOLS, HELPING STUDENTS LEARN PRACTICAL AGRICULTURAL SKILLS WHILE ALSO IMPROVING NUTRITION THROUGH THE FOOD THEY GROW. THESE GARDENS PROVIDE HANDS-ON LEARNING THAT REDUCES SCHOOL DROPOUTS, ENHANCES PRODUCTIVITY, AND EMPOWERS CHILDREN TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. BY LINKING EDUCATION WITH AGRICULTURE, THE PROGRAM HELPS ADDRESS CHALLENGES SUCH AS POOR HEALTH, FOOD INSECURITY, AND POVERTY, WHILE GIVING STUDENTS LIFELONG SKILLS FOR SELF-RELIANCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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