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Lobiko Initiative

EIN 85-2563277 · Murrieta, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak26 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LOBIKO INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN TO LEAD A PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE OF WELLBING, EQUIP A GENERATION OF LEADERS THAT EMPOWER TRANSOFRMATIONAL CHANGE, AND PROMOTE THE NECESSARY INFRASTRACTURES FOR ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY.WE ARE WORKING WITH URGENCY TO:- PROMOTE DIGNITY AND HOPE BY PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A SAFE HOME AND LOVING CARE;- EQUIP A GENERATION OF LEADERS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION;- PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL CARE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS FURTHEST FROM EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY; AND- CULTIVATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO PROMOTE SOCIAL MOBILITY.

Income
$409,611
Spending
$397,362
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$70,948, executive dir.

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Weak: 26 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (1)
  1. $314,805 spent. In fiscal year 2025, Lobiko transformed lives by reaching and impacting more than 20,000 people across the Sud Ubangi region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. We directly supported 1,971 children, youth, and adults through consistent day-to-day care and holistic programs. More than 6,000 additional community members accessed healthcare, nutrition, education, and other essential services throughout the year. Over 1,200 vulnerable children received improved access to education, nourishment, and safe environments that support their long term development and stability.Through our three program partners, The Sanguma Foundation, Mama Monique Foundation, and Gemena Football Academy, we advanced locally led, community-driven solutions that address immediate needs while strengthening the foundation for sustainable community growth. These efforts also created employment for 126 individuals, reinforcing economic opportunity and long-term stability in the region.

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 February 2021.

    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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