Ripple Effect Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE SELF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS OF INDEPENDENT ORPHANAGES IN SUB- SAHARAN AFRICA.
- Income
- $78,604
- Spending
- $77,767
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT SENT EMERGENCY FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FEEDING OF CHILDREN AT THE DOLFINE KORANDO CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTRE. MANY STUDENTS DID NOT HAVE A FOOD SOURCE DUE TO THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THEIR UNSTABLE SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT . DOLFINE KORANDO CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTRE DELIVERS FOOD TO ORPHANS AND STUDENTS.
- $64,180 spent. 2.EDUCATION - RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT PROVIDED FUNDS FOR THE EDUCATION BUDGET AT THE DOFINE KORANDO CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTRE. THIS BUDGET INCLUDES STAFFING TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, ADMINISTRATION, FOOD WORKERS, AND SECURITY. IT ALSO INCLUDES SCHOOL SUPPLY MONEY.
- $2,620 spent. INFRASTRUCTURE - FUNDS WERE ALSO SENT FOR NEW DORMITORY STRUCTURES AND RENOVATIONS THAT WERE REQUIRED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. THIS WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO COME BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER THE HOLIDAY BREAK.
- $6,335 spent. OTHERS INCLUDING MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR CHILDREN.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 October 7, 2026.
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