Diaspora Counsel of Tanzanians in America
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Diaspora Council of Tanzanians in America DICOTA is a nonpartisan independent organization committed to strengthening economic social and cultural cooperation between Tanzania and the United States. Its mission is to mobilize the Tanzanian American Diaspora and supporters to improve livelihoods and wellbeing in both countries through collaboration idea exchange and advocacy. DICOTA serves as a hub for information on development and charitable opportunities related to Tanzania leveraging the Diasporas intellectual human and financial capital. Rather than directly implementing or funding projects the organization connects expertise resources and partners to support sustainable and impactful initiatives. Grounded in democratic and inclusive values DICOTA works to educate the public about Tanzania unite Tanzanians in the United States support charitable and relief efforts promote infrastructure development and provide a credible constructive voice on issues.
- Income
- $56,166
- Spending
- $58,850
- Reserves
- 1.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 86%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (1)
- DICOTA was formed in 2008 through a caucus meeting laying the foundation for organized engagement of the Tanzanian diaspora. In 2009 the first convention in Texas formally registered and finalized the organization focusing on Diaspora engagement in Tanzanias development and collaboration with Tanzanian embassies. The second convention in Minnesota 2010 emphasized active Diaspora participation in Kilimo Kwanza agriculture initiatives and marked the inception of Diaspora services such as WESTADI and the Tanzanite Account. In 2011 the third convention in the Washington DC area ratified bylaws conducted elections established relationships with major sponsors and launched the NSSF WESTADI Project. The fourth convention in Illinois 2012 saw DICOTA engage in the review of the Tanzanian Constitution and participate in the dual citizenship campaign. At the fifth convention in North Carolina 2014 DICOTA continued constitutional review efforts and developed a web based database of Tanzanians in the U.S. to support communication and mobilization. From 2016 to 2025 DICOTA continued to actively engage Tanzanians living in America together with their supporters through a range of programs activities and national events. The organization hosted Health Forums in Washington DC in 2017 and 2019 providing platforms for dialogue and community health awareness. In 2018 DICOTA held its national Convention in Seattle Washington followed by another successful Convention in Austin Texas in 2024. In 2025 DICOTA culminated this period of engagement with the launch of the URITHI Festival. URITHI FEST 2025 held August 3031 in Atlanta Georgia was positioned as a cultural homecoming for the Tanzanian diaspora. The two-day event offered celebration connection and access to services. Attendees experienced tribal dances and Afrobeats storytelling and language games a variety of Tanzanian cuisines comedy fashion and crafts youth activities a symbolic baton passing ceremony traditional games and the signature UMOJA NIGHT fostering unity across generations.
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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.
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 May 2013.
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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