Is it real?
Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Feb 2021.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Where the money goes
58 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.
Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.
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Who runs it and what they're paid
2 people listed on the 990.
Questions the 990 asks
The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.
- Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
- Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo
- Loans to or from officersSch L · Pt II4 listed
Programs and updates
Establishing operations in East Africa to support future programs.
Questions for The Foundation
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Amended
Empowering Self-sufficiency: While in Mkuranga, Tanzania, THE FOUNDATION invested in local small businesses (less than $500 each). Most of these entrepreneurs had proven their character and competence. We invested in a tailor who performed her craft well and displayed admirable honesty.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2022. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 30-0346629) · Dispute this lineCommunity Safety
The Foundation contracted out 3 local security professionals to perform nightly patrols around the neighborhood of the office in Mkuranga, Tanzania (the office in now closed). Their wages are above market rates to enable them to achieve a greater level of financial security.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2022. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 30-0346629) · Dispute this lineSaving Children
The Foundation had some remaining expenses from the unsuccessful attempt to start a children's home. These expenses were predominately rent and caretaker expenses. Additional costs stemmed from the selling of the 4x4 vehicle that was purchased by the Founder with his private money and used by The Foundation in Tanzania.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2022. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 30-0346629) · Dispute this lineAmended (immaterial)
Community Safety: THE FOUNDATION contracted out 3 local security professionals to perform nightly patrols around the neighborhood of the office in Mkuranga, Tanzania (the office in now closed). Their wages are above market rates to enable them to achieve a greater level of financial security.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2022. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 30-0346629) · Dispute this lineBy the numbers
The FY2022 990, line by line.
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Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 LatestFiled with the IRS Nov 11, 2025 | $23K | $7K | $16K | $138K | 990 PDF |
| FY2023Filed with the IRS Nov 13, 2024 | $24K | $14K | $10K | $150K | 990 PDF |
| FY2022 ViewingFiled with the IRS May 12, 2023 | −$133K | $34K | −$168K | $199K | 990 PDF |
| FY2021Filed with the IRS May 12, 2022 | $34K | $30K | $5K | $314K | 990 PDF |
| FY2020Filed with the IRS May 7, 2021 | $378K | $747 | $377K | $377K | 990 PDF |
Schedules filed Part IV
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Part VI · Governance 0 of 1 board members independent, 3 to look at
Form 990 e-file FY2022 from the IRS (about our sources) · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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