Bududa America Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BUDUDA AMERICA FOUNDATION ("BAF") PROVIDES RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR AND IMPOVERISHED IN BUDUDA, UGANDA. BAF RAISES FUNDS TO HELP MEET THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF BUDUDA.
- Income
- $363,386
- Spending
- $313,099
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 11.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
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 76% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 47% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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, 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 (1)
- $263,753 spent. IN 2024, WE WELCOMED MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER BEFORE, EXPANDING ACCESS TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING THAT LEADS TO REAL JOBS AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. YOUR SUPPORT MEANT MORE YOUNG PEOPLE HAD THE CHANCE TO BUILD THEIR FUTURES. 24% GROWTH IN BVA ENROLLMENT-BRINGING OPPORTUNITY TO 248 STUDENTS IN TERM 3. EXPANDED CAREER PATHWAYS, PREPARING STUDENTS TO ENTER TRADES THAT TRANSFORM THEIR, AND THEIR FAMILIES' FUTURES. PREPARED TO LAUNCH OUR AGRICULTURE PROGRAM IN 2025, ENSURING STUDENTS GAIN SKILLS IN SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND AGRIBUSINESS. SECURED CLEAN WATER FOR STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY, IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE OUR 2024 ANNUAL REPORT AND SEE HOW YOUR GENEROSITY IS SHAPING LIVES IN BUDUDA. IN 2024, WE WELCOMED MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER BEFORE, EXPANDING ACCESS TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING THAT LEADS TO REAL JOBS AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. YOUR SUPPORT MEANT MORE YOUNG PEOPLE HAD THE CHANCE TO BUILD THEIR FUTURES. 24% GROWTH IN BVA ENROLLMENT-BRINGING OPPORTUNITY TO 248 STUDENTS IN TERM 3. EXPANDED CAREER PATHWAYS, PREPARING STUDENTS TO ENTER TRADES THAT TRANSFORM THEIR, AND THEIR FAMILIES' FUTURES. PREPARED TO LAUNCH OUR AGRICULTURE PROGRAM IN 2025, ENSURING STUDENTS GAIN SKILLS IN SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND AGRIBUSINESS. SECURED CLEAN WATER FOR STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY, IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE OUR 2024 ANNUAL REPORT AND SEE HOW YOUR GENEROSITY IS SHAPING LIVES IN BUDUDA.
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
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 2024.
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 September 2018.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Americares Foundation Inc (Stamford, CT), EIN 06-1008595. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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