2026-07-13T14:48:38-04:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 465508120 ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC ADVO 8773648362 16 S A Avenue Bixby OK 74008 Jason Smith President 9189170046 2026-07-13 true Paul Caleb Fulton P03200122 5806681022 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jason Smith 16 S A Ave 248 Bixby OK 74008 5308924 false X HTTPS://ADVOCATESFORAFRICA.ORG X 2014 OK AFA is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and their families in Rwanda and other African communities through education, compassionate care, and community support. We work to provide hope and sustainable opportunities by facilitating access to educational programs, family assistance, and holistic child development initiatives. 6 5 8 0 0 0 3597834 0 0 5308924 58554 7280 30241 961791 3686629 6277995 0 0 0 0 525886 611084 0 0 0 2580606 495158 3106492 1106242 580137 5171753 4485102 10693638 208983 1212523 4276119 9481115 X AFA is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and their families in Rwanda and other African communities through education, compassionate care, and community support. We work to provide hope and sustainable opportunities by facilitating access to educational programs, family assistance, and holistic child development initiatives. true false 255992 During the year, Advocates for Africa continued advancing its charitable mission through child sponsorship and educational support programs. The organization provided tuition assistance, educational materials, academic instruction, counseling services, and spiritual mentorship to vulnerable children. Additional support included food assistance and other welfare services aimed at improving the overall quality of life and long-term development of participating children and families. 839534 These expenses were related to the operation of Advocates School in Rwanda. The Advocates Christian Academy is a primary and middle school located in Bugesera (Ruhuha), Rwanda, established by Advocates for Africa to provide education and digital skill building in a rural, impoverished community. 86929 Short-term mission trips are a huge part of our ministry. They create lasting value for both the communities being served and those who participate. They provide practical support through projects, education, medical care, and ministry while encouraging local churches and building meaningful relationships. At the same time, participants grow in their faith, develop a deeper understanding of different cultures, and return home with a renewed passion for serving others. 1182455 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 8 true false true RW false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 6 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true false false false false false false false OK X Advocates for Africa Inc 8773648362 16 S A Ave Unit 248 Bixby OK 74008 X Jason Smith President 40 X X 16000 0 28137 David Morgan Advisor .5 X 0 0 0 Kevin Connor Treasurer .5 X X 0 0 0 Kendall Hatley Secretary .5 X X 0 0 0 Jim King Overseer X 0 0 0 Harold McKeehen Overseer X 0 0 0 Nathan R Carson Accountant 40 X 137200 0 12500 Jerod Smith Founder/Former President 40 X 94920 0 5000 Katina Smith Founder/Former Executive 40 X 61027 0 5709 Valena Presley Employee 40 X 32153 0 11421 Sarah Snow Employee 40 X 14181 0 2000 355481 0 64767 1 true false false AFC Travel 511 E Travelers Trail Burnsville MN 55337 Standard Engineering and Construction Unknown Unknown OH 73102 Standard General Business Support LTD Unknown Unknown OK 73102 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mission Trip Income 389781 0 Donation Income 4912264 Product Sales Donations 6879 5308924 7280 Miscellaneous Revenue 98331 Restricted Revenue and Expenses 863460 961791 6277995 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 475199 475199 4773 4773 114555 114555 16557 16557 7926 7926 28490 28490 0 8666 8666 67741 67741 123226 123226 1020 1020 100070 100070 28124 28124 0 0 12503 0 12503 0 117392 117392 1106242 0 1106242 0 836491 5168363 209579 57193 0 0 205945 412941 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2183 149794 5554920 649573 3230904 4905347 4485102 10693638 57154 199231 18888 132941 271763 741529 208983 1212523 X 3495455 8700452 780664 780664 4276119 9481116 4485102 10693639 5171753 631369 X false false false X 2155977 1544069 3107986 3597834 5308924 15714790 2155977 1544069 3107986 3597834 5308924 15714790 15714790 370 58 17522 58554 7280 83784 15798574 0.9947 0.9947 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 237905 237905 4002436 367486 3634950 424606 25670 398936 266061 162277 103784 623912 94140 529772 4905347 VAT Taxes Payable Due Rwanda 684483 Mission Trip Liability 48044 Rwanda Withholding Account 9002 741529 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 1 Program Services Benevolence Work 1573743 1 1 1573743 false false false false false false X X true true true false false false false false false false false Jerod Smith Former President 65556 0 8333 0 20000 0 0 0 6031 0 99920 0 Katina Smith Former Executive 55610 0 5417 0 0 0 0 0 5708 0 66735 0 0 0 Part I, line 4a Jared and Katina Smith were removed from their position due to behavior unbecoming of leaders of a Christian organization. They were afforded and agreed to a severance payment in 2025. Part III, line 2 We opened a brand new middle school to supplement and continue providing excellent education to our elementary students in Rwanda. Part VI, line 19 The public can reach out to us and we will gladly provide. A copy will also be available on our website. Part VII, line 1a These represent all paid employees at any point in 2025. Part VII, line 3 Jerod and Katina Smith were removed from their positions as a result of inappropriate behavior that was unbecoming of leaders of a Christian nonprofit organization. Part IX, line 24e These are miscellaneous expenses that like employee appreciation gifts, volunteer appreciation, itineration expenses, and other expenses that don't properly fit in a provided category.