Nonprofit · EIN 27-3538518
ACTION IN AFRICA INC
Tax-exempt · ASPEN, CO 81612
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,454,342 | $1,079,565 | $374,777 | $884,993 | $111,371 | $773,622 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $745,464 | $759,808 | -$14,344 | $428,579 | $23,910 | $404,669 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,534,903
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,405
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$82,971
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $446
- Other revenue
- -$92,966
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $162,764
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $111,948
- Other salaries and wages
- $478,081
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $642,129
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,475
- Accounting fees
- $73,079
- Occupancy
- $17,905
- Travel
- $46,626
- Depreciation
- $1,695
- Program services (functional)
- $607,662
- Management and general (functional)
- $220,867
- Fundraising (functional)
- $251,036
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $428,579
- Total assets, end of year
- $884,993
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $111,371
- Net assets, end of year
- $773,622
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $221,619
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $696,019
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $77,603
- Gross receipts
- $1,587,393
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Nininger | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $108,348 | $3,600 |
| Deb Gordon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Derek Young | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ify Afe | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnny DeBrito | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nav Gupta | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Myer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Eberts | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Horner | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martial Combari | Board Finance Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pamela Rice | Board Member thru Aug 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Nininger | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $103,617 |
| Sam Eberts | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Derek Young | Board Finance Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Horner | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pamela Rice | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ify Afe | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Tsetse | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3853, ASPEN, CO 81612-3853
- In care of
- % LANCE FINKBEINER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 63 Logan A-5, Denver CO 80203
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sarah Nininger, 30 Dakota Meadows Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Lance Finkbeiner, 7640 S Kit Carson Drive, Centennial CO 80122
- Signed the 990
- Sarah Nininger, Executive Director
- Phone
- (970) 309-0202
- Website
- www.actioninafrica.com
- Return prepared by
- 100 Degrees Consulting
Mission
Action In Africa is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in the United States, and community based organization that operates a thriving community center in Nakuwadde, Uganda. Our mission is to advance the social, personal, and economic development of children, youth, and adults in Uganda through greater access to education and other life-changing resources.
Program accomplishments
- Secondary, University and Special needs scholarships granted by Action in Africa. These scholarships pay the schooling costs for 18 university students, 116 secondary students, and three special needs students.Expenses $162,764 · grants $162,764
- The Center. A public community facility serving individuals, families, and schools with free programs and services - 1885 students enrolled in after school programs, 1015 community members received free medical services, teacher training for 73 educators across 19 different schools, and 197 women enrolled in a weekly support and empowerment program.Expenses $444,898
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
- 27-3538518
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $884,993
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,587,393
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,454,342 | $1,079,565 | $884,993 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $745,464 | $759,808 | $428,579 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $614,816 | $475,381 | $429,388 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Lance Finkbeiner | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 27-3538518).
Questions about ACTION IN AFRICA INC
- What is the EIN of ACTION IN AFRICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACTION IN AFRICA INC is 27-3538518.
- Is ACTION IN AFRICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to ACTION IN AFRICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACTION IN AFRICA INC 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 ACTION IN AFRICA INC 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 ACTION IN AFRICA INC 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 ACTION IN AFRICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sarah Nininger.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACTION IN AFRICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,348 (Sarah Nininger, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ACTION IN AFRICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,454,342, expenses of $1,079,565 and total assets of $884,993 at year end.
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