Nonprofit · EIN 46-5508120
ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BIXBY, OK 74008
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,277,995 | $1,106,242 | $5,171,753 | $10,693,638 | $1,212,523 | $9,481,115 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,686,629 | $3,106,492 | $580,137 | $4,485,102 | $208,983 | $4,276,119 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,386,692 | $2,556,046 | $830,646 | $3,994,034 | $298,166 | $3,695,868 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $5,308,924
- Investment income
- $7,280
- Other revenue
- $961,791
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $475,199
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $611,084
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,926
- Accounting fees
- $28,490
- Travel
- $100,070
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,106,242
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,485,102
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,693,638
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,212,523
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,481,115
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,905,347
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,700,452
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $780,664
- Gross receipts
- $5,308,924
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan R Carson | Accountant Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,200 | $12,500 |
| Jerod Smith | Founder/Former President Former | 40 | $94,920 | $5,000 |
| Katina Smith | Founder/Former Executive Former | 40 | $61,027 | $5,709 |
| Jason Smith | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $16,000 | $28,137 |
| Valena Presley | Employee Key employee | 40 | $32,153 | $11,421 |
| Sarah Snow | Employee Key employee | 40 | $14,181 | $2,000 |
| David Morgan | Advisor Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Connor | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| Kendall Hatley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| Jim King | Overseer Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| Harold McKeehen | Overseer Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerod Smith | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $86,442 | $17,421 |
| Jason Smith | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Connor | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Austin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Morgan | Advisor Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim King | Overseer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Harold Mkeehen | Overseer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEROD M SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $22,053 | $52,000 |
| JASON SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN CONNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE AUSTIN | SECREATARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MORGAN | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM KING | OVERSEER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD MCKEEHEN | OVERSEER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16 S A AVE, BIXBY, OK 74008-4589
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jason Smith, 16 S A Ave 248, Bixby, OK 74008
- Signed the 990
- Jason Smith, President
- Phone
- (877) 364-8362
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $255,992
- 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.Expenses $839,534
- 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.Expenses $86,929
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
- 46-5508120
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,693,638
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,277,995
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- August 16, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,277,995 | $1,106,242 | $10,693,638 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,686,629 | $3,106,492 | $4,485,102 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,386,692 | $2,556,046 | $3,994,034 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,704,380 | $1,635,428 | $3,056,247 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 46-5508120).
Questions about ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC
- What is the EIN of ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC is 46-5508120.
- Is ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
- Are donations to ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADVOCATES FOR 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 ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC 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 ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC 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 ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jason Smith.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,200 (Nathan R Carson, Accountant).
- How much revenue does ADVOCATES FOR AFRICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,277,995, expenses of $1,106,242 and total assets of $10,693,638 at year end.
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