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Edpowerment Inc

EIN 27-2017667 · Mahwah, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide educational trainings, sponsorships, and related support for neglected students, community members and schools in severely impoverished villages outside of Moshi, Tanzania.

Income
$268,018
Spending
$236,173
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.7 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

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    6 of 6 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 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)
  1. $90,908 spent. IN-COUNTRY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: These expenses include staff, who supervise all sponsorships, conduct seminars, and manage the EdPowerment Business Incubation Center and all other programs. Our staff includes 9 educators and trainers across our programs. In 2025 we replaced an older van with a newer all-terrain vehicle that can better reach our beneficiary families and schools and facilitate programs in remote areas.
  2. $82,802 spent. EDPOWERMENT BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTER (EBIC): The EdPowerment Business Incubation Center serves motivated young adults (16 years of age and older) who are no longer in formal schooling but seek a way to earn a sustainable income. The staff teaches trade skills specifically in (1) carpentry, (2) snack/food production and (3) tailoring. The tailoring program includes a reusable menstrual pad program, Wings for Confident Women (WCW) to improve the lives and health of female students and women. In 2025 the Center incorporated a full-service ICT/Digital Literacy Program for its apprentices and the general community, who have no access to reliable internet or current laptop computers.
  3. $34,617 spent. SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: In 2025 EdPowerment continued to fund select students in universities, colleges and secondary schools. We also provided support for recent university graduates transitioning into the workplace. Sponsorships cover all educational requirements, as well as personal needs, transport, medical and at times, family support for these students. This years cohort included a Law Degree, BA in Accounting, BS in Architecture and a Diploma in Animal Production.
  4. $12,028 spent. Secondary school support:EdPowerment continued to provide extra support to targeted underserved and minimally-resourced secondary schools. Seminars teach critical study skills, demonstrate best practice test-taking strategies, and otherwise promote a positive approach to learning. Saturday Boys and Girls Clubs engage students in sports, arts and games, while offering practical lessons in local income-producing agricultural, product-based, or service-based activities. Women's Small Business Group:EdPowerment continues to coach and assist a group of 20 women who joined together in a soap-producing and selling enterprise. Malnutrition Prevention Program: In collaboration with Community Health Officers, EdPowerment continues to provide basic food supplies of beans, rice, cooking oil and sugar to the families of roughly 50 students identified as suffering from severe malnutrition.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

  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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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