Nonprofit · EIN 26-0784811
AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Also known as (dba) Africa School Assistance Project
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $289,579 | $302,104 | -$12,525 | $214,788 | $0 | $214,788 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $276,789 | $265,405 | $11,384 | $228,163 | $850 | $227,313 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $299,619 | $381,390 | -$81,771 | $216,019 | $90 | $215,929 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $289,292
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $11
- Other revenue
- $276
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $166,355
- Other salaries and wages
- $85,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $99,362
- Professional fundraising fees
- $11,600
- Accounting fees
- $4,532
- Travel
- $5,636
- Program services (functional)
- $249,446
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,779
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,879
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $228,163
- Total assets, end of year
- $214,788
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $214,788
- Gross receipts
- $289,579
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOREZ MEINHOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID FALICIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| SOFIA RAINALDI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID AKERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TARYN FINNESSEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| LIEKO EARLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM M EDDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ZACHARY W SWETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZACHARY W SWETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $85,000 | $5,600 |
| LOREZ MEINHOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID AKERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LIEKO EARLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM M EDDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FALICIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SOFIA RAINALDI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TARYN FINNESSEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZACHARY W SWETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $80,000 | $3,892 |
| DAVID AKERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LIEKO EARLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK EDDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MUSIBA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TARYN FINNESSEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LOREZ MEINHOLD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FALICIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SOFIA RAINALDI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 191 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD 285, DENVER, CO 80206-4613
- In care of
- % ZACHARY W SWETT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 191 University Boulevard, Suite 285, Denver CO 80206
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Mark Eddy, 191 University Avenue, Suite 285, Denver CO 80206
- Signed the 990
- ZACHARY W SWETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (720) 357-6522
- Return prepared by
- J Stuart Yeager CPA
Mission
AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT EMPOWERS AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR TANZANIANS, PARTICULARLY GIRLS, BY REMOVING OBSTACLES TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND LEARNING
Program accomplishments
- SCHOOL BUILDING/RENOVATION, GIRLS EDUCATION, HEALTH OUTREACH, TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, STEM EDUCATIONExpenses $249,446 · revenue $279,787
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0784811
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $214,788
- Income (IRS master file)
- $289,579
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $289,579 | $302,104 | $214,788 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $276,789 | $265,405 | $228,163 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $299,619 | $381,390 | $216,019 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $291,903 | $260,211 | $301,304 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Mark Eddy | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0784811).
Questions about AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
- What is the EIN of AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT is 26-0784811.
- Is AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2010 names Mark Eddy.
- Who are the officers and directors of AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AFRICA SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $289,579, expenses of $302,104 and total assets of $214,788 at year end.
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