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African Vision of Hope

EIN 71-0929252 · Maryville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Care for orphaned & vulnerable children in Zambia to alleviate poverty & promote love & dignity.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
14
Volunteers
263
Highest pay
$129,021, president/ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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. $1.7 million spent. Social & Medical: African Vision of Hope is dedicated to ensuring children have access to clean water, proper nutrition, and essential medical care to support healthy and secure childhoods. In many regions, women and children spend countless hours daily fetching water, often preventing young girls from attending school. To address this challenge, African Vision of Hope has built additional wells, significantly reducing the time spent collecting water. The organization also provides critical medical care to a large number of students, addressing prevalent health issues such as malaria, worms, malnutrition, and diarrhea, which are among the leading causes of child mortality.
  2. $1.5 million spent. Education: African Vision of Hope is dedicated to freeing children and families in Zambia from extreme poverty and empowering them to fulfill their God-given purpose. Founded in 2000, the organization operates several schools, providing education and leadership development to students across Zambia. To foster innovation and prepare students to become godly leaders, African Vision of Hope has introduced robotics programs at each school, constructed science labs, and established Zambia's first STEM secondary school in 2023. Through these initiatives, the organization equips students with the skills and opportunities to become innovators and leaders for their nation.
  3. $555,883 spent. Community Development: African Vision of Hope is dedicated to creating a safe and healthy living environment for children, enabling them to focus on their childhood and education. To support this mission, the organization has built multiple rescue homes to provide secure shelter and care for numerous children. Additionally, new sanitation facilities for male and female residents, complete with private showers and toilets, have been established. A chapel has also been constructed, offering a space for children to engage in learning and worship. Furthermore, African Vision of Hope has observed a positive shift in cultural trends in Zambia due to the introduction of free education, leading to a balanced representation of female students within the total student population.

Source: Form 990 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 2024.

    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 June 2005.

    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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