Amani Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Amani Foundation is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports at-risk children and families in northern Tanzania through a family-based care model. The organization provides access to education, psychosocial support, and community-based livelihood programs that strengthen household stability and prevent family separation. Programs include school sponsorship, case management, and nutrition-focused initiatives such as small livestock and garden support.
- Income
- $105,400
- Spending
- $87,376
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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, 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 (3)
- $62,023 spent. The organization supported children in approximately 30 families through direct education assistance, including payment of school fees, provision of uniforms and learning materials, and ongoing case management. Staff conducted regular follow-up with students and caregivers to support school attendance, academic progress, and wellbeing. This program focused on ensuring uninterrupted access to education for vulnerable children and reducing the risk of family separation due to financial hardship.
- $17,601 spent. The organization implemented household-level livelihood programs to support participating families through small livestock distribution and nutrition-focused agriculture. Activities included provision of goats and chickens, establishment of keyhole gardens, and basic training in animal care and food production. These interventions improved household food security and income stability, reducing economic pressures that can contribute to child-family separation.
- $6,468 spent. The organization provided targeted health and wellbeing support to children and families through coverage of basic medical expenses and monitoring of child health outcomes. Assistance included payment for clinic visits, medications, and emergency care housing when needed. These services helped ensure that children remained healthy and able to attend school, while reducing financial strain on caregivers and supporting stable family environments.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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