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Journey the Ed Colina Foundation Inc

EIN 27-1268575 · Florence, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceWeak44 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our Foundation is committed to improving the lives of impoverished women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. We strive to provide sustainable solutions to problems of hunger, abuse, lack of education and inadequate healthcare. Provide emergency food assistance to those in and around Athi River. Provide education opportunities to those children and adults who desire it. Improve the health status of the community within culturally permissible parameters through hygiene education, disease prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, and pre/post natal care. Make available sustainable means for the women of the community to have control of their own lives and futures via income-generating activities.

Income
$222,659
Spending
$196,102
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
3.1 months 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $11,850 spent. Programming was conducted in Kibera Slums - Food, Books, School Fees etc. There are approximately 250 students taking part in this slum school and the Foundation assists in its operation by funds and in an advisory capacity. These funds a used for teachers salaries, uniforms, as well as the daily rice and beans. The Foundation does not operate this school but assists in mentoring, advising and supporting with expertise, materials and food.
  2. $76,627 spent. The Foundation aids in food distribution at Kakuma Mission Hospital for people living with HIV in Northern Kenya. While the hospital distributes the needed ARV meds, the Foundation provides monthly food rations to accompany the meds. Approximately 760 people living with HIV receive our food.
  3. $37,102 spent. Therapies were provided weekly for close to 70 young children with Cerebral Palsy. Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, a Nutritionist and Pediatrician services were provided on a daily basis. Food and other materials were provided, as were wheelchairs. We assist with locating children with disabilities in a remote area of Kenya and making sure they are receiving services.
  4. $43,842 spent. In the remote areas of Turkana in Northern Kenya, The Foundation helps to construct classroom structures, latrines and kitchens for the school children of the area.
  5. $20,454 spent. The Foundation provides emergency relief food, especially to elderly and children, etc. in Turkana, Kenya.
  6. $6,227 spent. The Foundation assists some students (elementary, high school etc.) with school fees, books and materials needed for education. The number served varies according to need. We also assist elderly with food in Machakos Kenya, in times of drought.

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 October 13, 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 April 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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