Orphans Africa
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Orphans Africa meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to educate orphans in Africa."
Year, State Incorporated:
2007, WA
Orphans Africa (OA) reports that it provides assistance for the construction of self-sustainable schools that focus on educational excellence and leadership for orphans in Africa. The organization currently works with local professionals to build and run schools in Tanzania. OA states it provides housing for orphan students, nutritious food and clean water, medical insurance, preventive education, and school supplies while attending school year-round. The organization collaborates with other grassroots non-governmental organizations, international nonprofit charities, and the Tanzanian government.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Orphans Africa's program expenses were:
| Program services | $325,297 |
| Total Program Expenses | $325,297 |
Chief Executive
Carl Gann, President and Co-Founder, Orphans Africa
Chair of the Board
Carl Gann
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President and Co-Founder, Orphans Africa
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
0
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: The organization states it is run by volunteers.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $152,686, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Orphans Africa's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Investment income | $35 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,380 |
| Special events, net | $4,845 |
| Contributions | $146,461 |
| Total Income | $152,721 |
Programs: 93% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $152,721 |
| Total expenses: | $349,103 |
| Program expenses | $325,297 |
| Fundraising expenses | $6,195 |
| Administrative expenses | $17,611 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-196,382 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $-130,768 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $-327,150 |
| Total Liabilities | $383,723 |
| Total Assets | $56,573 |
Note: According to the organization's 2022 IRS Form 990, OA received in-kind contributions totaling $1,380.
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Report completed by:
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