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Nigerian American Multicultural Center Namc Inc

EIN 45-0994629 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Building a unified, vibrant and empowered community of Nigerians and Americans that: 1) promotes excellence in career and business; 2) expands horizons through education, mentorship and civic engagement; and 3) shares the richness of Nigerian and African arts and culture.

Income
$108,772
Spending
$94,329
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
48.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$4,537, admin manager

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 48.6 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 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 43 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (8)
  1. $1,577 spent. Career Discovery for High School Students - a mentorship program that brings together a diverse panel of young professions to expose high school students to a wide range of careers and foster mentorship relationships between high school students and young professionals.
  2. College Readiness Program for High School Students - a community development program featuring admissions offers from flagship Texas universities and rich discussions between college and high school students on the college entrance experience and college life. Students that attend are provided with tips on the college admissions process and college readiness.
  3. $2,073 spent. Business and Executive Roundtables - a professional development series that provides an interactive platform between seasoned executives, entrepreneurs and high achieving career professionals.
  4. $55,346 spent. Houston's Festival of African Arts Culture and Entertainment (Houston AfriFEST) - The objective of Houston AfriFEST is to introduce and connect Houstonians to the people, arts and culture of Africa by bringing all groups of African descent together to share our culture with the Houston community.
  5. Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament
  6. Annual High School Students Scholarship
  7. COVID-19 Community Outreach Food Drive -
  8. Education Encompassed Partnership

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 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 August 2011.

    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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