Asante Africa Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To educate and empower the next generation of change agents, whose dreams and actions transform the future for Africa and the world.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 12.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 42
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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (4)
- $386,049 spent. Accelerated Learning in Classroom and Scholarships: These programs provide teachers with Learner-Centered Educational Models, intensive teacher training, and digital & low-cost resources with a focus on creating a highly engaging learning environment for students and the support teachers need. The Scholarship program is merit based for low-income families from rural East Africa.
- $341,727 spent. In addition to its core Youth Livelihoods, Accelerated Learning and Scholarship, and Wezesha Vijana/Girls Advancement programs, the organization provides cross-cutting program support that strengthens implementation, participant retention, and long-term impact across all program areas. This support includes community and family engagement, peer mentoring, collaboration with local educators and youth leaders, and follow-up by field staff to help participants remain connected to school, training, and opportunity pathways. The organization also invests in monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to track outcomes, improve program design and delivery, and identify practices that can be sustained and scaled in rural East Africa. These support functions reinforce the organizations three principal programs by improving quality, accountability, continuity of services, and community ownership.
- $193,244 spent. Youth Livelihoods Program: This program has strong emphasis on preparing youth to develop strong personal management skills, strengthening job readiness, entrepreneurship and leadership skills. Asante Africa empowers a new generation of youth in East Africa through skills, hands-on learning and opportunities.
- $55,795 spent. Wezesha Vijana (Girls Advancement): This program directly addresses hurdles to educational attainment, to keep the youth moving forward for academic learning as well as knowledge application of classroom education. This includes keeping children coming to school by providing supporting infrastructure, sanitation services and a school-based hygiene training.
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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