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African Education Program

EIN 42-1585011 · Wayne, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 44% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

THE AFRICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM UNLOCKS THE POTENTIAL OF AFRICAN YOUTH AND ADULTS BY BUILDING AND GROWING COMMUNITY-LED ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$673,786
Spending
$540,489
Spent on programs
44%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$58,461, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    44% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 (1)
  1. $237,752 spent. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE (A)OPERATIONAL & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OF THE FLAGSHIP LEARNING & LEADERSHIP CENTER IN KAFUE, ZAMBIA WHICH PROVIDES HOLISTIC PROGRAMMING TO OVER 850 CHILDREN, YOUTH & WOMEN IN KAFUE, ZAMBIA. (B)DAILY PROGRAMMING INCLUDING TUTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS (300 PER DAY), SPECIAL EDUCATION, HEALTH & WELLBEING ACTIVITIES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS, & ART AND CREATIVITY PROGRAMS. NEARLY ALL GIRLS AVOID THE EARLY PREGNANCY AND MARRIAGE PREVALENT IN ZAMBIA. (C)COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND WHICH AWARDED 60 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO VULNERABLE YOUTH IN KAFUE,ZAMBIA WHO OTHERWISE CANNOT AFFORD TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. TO DATE, THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND HAS ENABLED OVER 100 STUDENTS TO GRADUATE FROM LEADING ZAMBIAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES. (D)PEER-TO-PEER EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS REACH SEVERAL THOUSAND STUDENTS. (E)STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MOYO CENTER IN KIGALI,RWANDA & LAUNCHED A PILOT SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 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 March 2004.

    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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