Dignitas Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Dignitas empowers educators and school leaders to transform opportunities for the next generation. Dignitas school partnerships are designed to transform leadership and classroom practices in ways that improve children's learning and well-being. Our training and coaching partnerships strengthen leadership and improve instructional quality and in some cases, provide infrastructural support to help schools create an environment where all children fulfill their potential, especially in underserved communities.
- Income
- $182,554
- Spending
- $18,695
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1
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
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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $18,695 spent. In 2024, Dignitas deepened its mission to empower educators and transform schools into vibrant places of learning. The organization partnered with 445 schools across 5 counties in Kenya, directly impacting learning for more than 123,000 students. Dignitas strengthened the instructional and site leadership capacities of 1,343 school leaders, equipping them to foster inclusive, child-centered learning environments.Through programs such as Ongoza, Transformin Schooling into Learning (TSIL), Effective Leadership for Early Years Learning (ELEYL), and Leading Learning for Gender Equality (LL4GE), Dignitis supported teachers and leaders to implement effective instructional practices, advance gender equality, and drive measurable gains in literacy, numeracy, and 21st-centruy skills. The LeadNow digital platform further expanded access to quality professional development, enabling educators to enhance classroom engagement and leadership at scale.In line with its 2023-2028 direction, Dignitas continued to co-create solutions with educators, communities, and system-level partners to embed evidence-based practices in education systems. The organization engaged in county education offices, school owners, and teacher networks to align local leadership and policy with classroom realities. As Dignitas strengthened its collective impact, it remained anchored in its vision of vibrant schools and thriving children, advancing Kenya's education transformation through innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast belief that every educator-when supported-can unlock the potential of every learner.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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