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Remember Niger Coalition

EIN 26-3500898 · Holland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

REMEMBER NIGER COALITION (RNC) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO UNIFYING PEOPLE AND MOBILIZING RESOURCES TO EXPAND QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN NIGER, AFRICA. WE ARE UNIQUE IN THAT WE PARTNER WITH AND SUPPORT NIGERIEN ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE A REMARKABLE VISION FOR THEIR COUNTRY AND SHARE OUR CORE VALUES. THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH AND WORKING SIDE BY SIDE WITH OUR NIGERIEN PARTNERS, WHO OWN AND OPERATE THEIR SCHOOLS, WE ARE ABLE TO ENSURE THAT MORE AND MORE CHILDREN RECEIVE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION IN ONE OF THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. OUR VISION IS THAT EVERY CHILD IN NIGER HAS ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION, WHICH WILL CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND. THROUGH OUR WORK, WE WILL REACH A TIPPING POINT IN NIGER: WHEN ENOUGH CHILDREN HAVE RECEIVED A QUALITY EDUCATION, THEY WILL HAVE AN ENORMOUS IMPACT ON THEIR COMMUNITIES AND WILL POSITIVELY TRANSFORM THEIR COUNTRY.

Income
$522,095
Spending
$413,277
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    6 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 June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $179,145 spent. QUALITY EDUCATION SUPPORT: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDS THAT ARE USED FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL AND HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, STUDENT HEALTH AND NUTRITION, FOOD, UNIFORMS, TEACHER TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY. THE PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARDS GIRLS, YOUNG WOMEN, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, ORPHANS AND CHILDREN FROM VERY POOR FAMILIES IN NIGER. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE POOLED FROM ALL DONORS SUPPORTING THIS PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT AS MANY CHILDREN CAN ATTEND SCHOOL AS POSSIBLE.
  2. $182,594 spent. CONSTRUCTION: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH PARTNERS IN NIGER TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOLS IN NIGER. FUNDS ARE USED FOR THE STRUCTURE, GROUNDS, LATRINES, SOLAR POWER INSTALLATION, WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER NECESSARY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 April 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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