Nonprofit · EIN 26-1837729
DIGNITAS PROJECT
Tax-exempt · SANTA ANA, CA 92704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $182,554 | $18,695 | $163,859 | $730,434 | $0 | $730,434 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $196,612 | $24,714 | $171,898 | $566,575 | $0 | $566,575 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $182,554
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $18,695
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $566,575
- Total assets, end of year
- $730,434
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $730,434
- Gross receipts
- $182,554
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert S Lee | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Cheng-Nyaggah | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Min Tak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shikha Dubey | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert S Lee | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Cheng-Nyaggah | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Min Tak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shikha Dubey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3021 S SHANNON ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92704-6320
- In care of
- % TIFFANY CHENG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Robert S Lee
- Signed the 990
- Robert S Lee, Director
- Phone
- (510) 575-7799
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON HART AND DYSON ACCT CORP
Mission
Dignitas empowers educators and school leaders to transform opportunities for the next generation. Dignitas school partnerships are designed to transform leadership and classroom practices in ways that improve children's learning and well-being. Our training and coaching partnerships strengthen leadership and improve instructional quality and in some cases, provide infrastructural support to help schools create an environment where all children fulfill their potential, especially in underserved communities.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, Dignitas deepened its mission to empower educators and transform schools into vibrant places of learning. The organization partnered with 445 schools across 5 counties in Kenya, directly impacting learning for more than 123,000 students. Dignitas strengthened the instructional and site leadership capacities of 1,343 school leaders, equipping them to foster inclusive, child-centered learning environments.Through programs such as Ongoza, Transformin Schooling into Learning (TSIL), Effective Leadership for Early Years Learning (ELEYL), and Leading Learning for Gender Equality (LL4GE), Dignitis supported teachers and leaders to implement effective instructional practices, advance gender equality, and drive measurable gains in literacy, numeracy, and 21st-centruy skills. The LeadNow digital platform further expanded access to quality professional development, enabling educators to enhance classroom engagement and leadership at scale.In line with its 2023-2028 direction, Dignitas continued to co-create solutions with educators, communities, and system-level partners to embed evidence-based practices in education systems. The organization engaged in county education offices, school owners, and teacher networks to align local leadership and policy with classroom realities. As Dignitas strengthened its collective impact, it remained anchored in its vision of vibrant schools and thriving children, advancing Kenya's education transformation through innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast belief that every educator-when supported-can unlock the potential of every learner.Expenses $18,695
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 | Not 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
- 26-1837729
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $730,434
- Income (IRS master file)
- $182,554
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $196,612 | $24,714 | $566,575 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about DIGNITAS PROJECT
- What is the EIN of DIGNITAS PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DIGNITAS PROJECT is 26-1837729.
- Is DIGNITAS PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to DIGNITAS PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DIGNITAS 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 DIGNITAS PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DIGNITAS PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DIGNITAS PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert S Lee.
- Who are the officers and directors of DIGNITAS PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DIGNITAS PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $182,554, expenses of $18,695 and total assets of $730,434 at year end.
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