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Nonprofit · EIN 52-2321963

SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC

Also known as RICHARD C WILLIS

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20038

Financials

$83K$79K2023$138K$116K2024$65K$67K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$64,749$66,545-$1,796$122,640$0$122,640
December 31, 2024990$137,601$115,905$21,696$124,436$0$124,436
December 31, 2023990$83,253$79,002$4,251$109,593$6,853$102,740
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$36,280
Program service revenue
$28,469
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$775
Travel
$6,552
Program services (functional)
$66,545

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$124,436
Total assets, end of year
$122,640
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$122,640
Land, buildings and equipment
$85,451
Net assets without donor restrictions
$122,640
Gross receipts
$64,749
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
MD

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CEDRIC BENJAMINCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CLAYTON BOURGESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
ALVA BOURGESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
DAVID SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
ISAAC GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
VAUGHN WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
RICHARD WILLISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CLAYTON BOURGESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
ALVA BOURGESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
DAVID SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
ISAAC GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
VAUGHN WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
CEDRIC BENJAMINCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
RICHARD WILLISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
ISAAC GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
VAUGHN WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
CLAYTON BOURGESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
ALVA BOURGESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
RICHARD WILLISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
CEDRIC BENJAMINCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 27174, WASHINGTON, DC 20038-7174
In care of
% RICHARD WILLIS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CEDRIC BENJAMIN, POST OFFICE BOX 27174, WASHINGTON, DC 20038
Signed the 990
RICHARD WILLIS, PRESCEO
Phone
(301) 627-8492
Return prepared by
CENTER FOR ACCOUNTING AND BUS SVCS

Mission

TO BUILD MODEL VILLAGES IN AFRICA AND TO BUILD STATE OF THE ART SCHOOLS IN THE MODEL VILLAGES; TO PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH AND GOOD LIVING CONDITIONS; CREATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE IN THE MODEL VILLAGES THAT WILL ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEVERAL YOUTH RECEIVED LIFE SKILLS TRAINING; MONEY MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRENEURING SKILL TRAINING; YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WERE GIVEN TO SEVERAL YOUTH.ORPHANS WERE ALSO PROVIDED BASIC NECESSITIES INCLUDING FOOD AND CLOTHINGS. IN ALL OVER 500 YOUTH BENEFITED FROM SANKOFA PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $66,545

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-2321963
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$122,640
Income (IRS master file)
$64,749

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$64,749$66,545$122,640XML
990December 2024$137,601$115,905$124,436XML
990December 2023$83,253$79,002$109,593XML
990December 2022$91,043$77,439$110,931IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 52-2321963).

Questions about SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC

What is the EIN of SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC is 52-2321963.
Is SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL 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 SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL 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 SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL 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 SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CEDRIC BENJAMIN.
Who are the officers and directors of SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SANKOFA INTERNATIONAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,749, expenses of $66,545 and total assets of $122,640 at year end.

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