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Hands at Work in Africa USA

EIN 26-1213083 · San Ramon, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Through relationship with local churches in Africa, challenge, encourage, develop and support the ministry of servanthood among those in need in their community through best practice community intervention models. Hands at Work in Africa USA, believes that the biblical mandate to care for the dying, widows and orphans is not only for the local church in Africa, but also elsewhere, and Hands at Work in Africa USA will challenge churches outside Africa to fulfill their mandate.

Income
$951,089
Spending
$990,675
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 2024, 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)
  1. $363,541 spent. Three Essential Services: Food, Education and Basic Health Care In 2023, Hands at Work provided holistic care for 1,625 orphaned and vulnerable children by supporting the efforts of local community-based volunteers. These Care Workers conduct home visits and provide three Essential Services -- food security, education and basic health care -- to children in the countries of Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).
  2. $408,134 spent. Project Support: Funds were used for building schools, toilets and kitchens; maintaining and repairing existing infrastructure; start-up costs for income generating activities like community gardens; conducting outreach; facilitating leadership development training and mentoring activities for local community based volunteers in Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).
  3. $161,726 spent. Volunteer Stipend/Support To provide living expenses and support for long-term volunteers serving in Africa.
  4. $14,970 spent. Team visits to local communities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 February 2009.

    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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