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Amara Conservation Ltd

EIN 38-3595914 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 501(C) (3) AND 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES IN- TERNAL REVENUE LAW) (THE "CODE"), INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPO- SES, MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) AND 501(C) (4) OF THE CODE. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL INCLUDE TO DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CONSERVE, PROTECT AND RESTORE VIABLE ECOSYSTEMS IN AFRICA; TO SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, AND ASSIST IN THE EDUCA- TION OF AFRICAN CHILDREN LIVING IN OR NEAR SUCH ECOSYSTEMS; AND DOING ANYTHING REASONABLY IN FUTHERANCE OF, OR INCI- DENTAL TO, THE FOREGOING.

Income
$42,940
Spending
$56,473
Reserves
-5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 337% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. THE BARAZA PROGRAM ORGANIZES PUBLIC GROUP MEETINGS OF MEMBERS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN EASTERN AFRICA TO HOLD A DIALOGUE ON ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE COLLECTIVE GROUP. DISCUSSIONS INCLUDE TOPICS OF PRESERVING LOCAL ENVIRONMENTS AND WILDLIFE.
  2. $1,644 spent. THE MOBILE FILM UNIT USES PORTABLE AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT TO TRAVEL TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN EASTERN AFRICA TO SHOW EDUCATIONAL FILMS TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, WHICH TEACHES THEM ABOUT CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT. THE FILMS MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE NEED TO PRESERVE THE WILDLIFE THAT IS VITAL TO THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $28,245 spent. OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FURTHER PROMOTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF CONSERVING THE WILDLIFE AND WILD LANDS OF THE TSAVO CONSERVATION AREA AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 November 2001.

    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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