Friends of Asilong
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Friends of Asilong supports a marginalized community in a primitive area of Kenya that suffers from the lack of education, health services, clean water, food, and sanitation infrastructure. A missionary church is having a major impact in the community, but lacks the financial capability for projects such as schools, clinics and basic infrastructure development and maintenance. The long-term goal is for Asilong's improvements to be self-sustaining through increased knowledge and experience. Financial and relational support is for training, counseling and encouragement. The Corporation will: 1) Support the development of a high school by constructing facilities, subsidizing operational cost, providing tuition support/scholarships, and managerial advice. 2) Support the community in adult education, cross cultural exchange and developmentasl meetings to address issues such as, health, hygiene, water, peace, and nutrition. 3) Establish special funds to help accomplish these purposes
- Income
- $150,554
- Spending
- $150,554
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (3)
- $69,866 spent. New facilities for Asilong Christian High School: A new 8-unit faculty building was constructed, doubling the size of housing at the school. Units included a bedroom, bathroom, living room, lights and water. The school has grown rapidly from its start in 2017 and had 360 students in 2025.
- $34,844 spent. Support for Pastor Julius Sawe and the mission outreach of AIC Asilong Church focused on health, water, food and educational support of families in the marginalized community of Asilong in West Pokot, Kenya. The congregation has grown to 300+ and supports the community in a radius of 10 miles around the village.
- $11,846 spent. Upgrading and maintenance of the computer lab at the highschool and the internet/networking system that supports the school, church, and community totaling 500+ people. New computers were added and the Internet was upgraded to broadband. Costs included travel expenses for a team of 4 for a 3 week visit to Asilong.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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