Nonprofit · EIN 84-2201439
CRAZY LOVE AFRICA
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80224
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $255,573 | $251,461 | $4,112 | $68,613 | $24,866 | $43,747 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $144,583 | $128,262 | $16,321 | $39,615 | $0 | $39,615 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $203,713 | $261,014 | -$57,301 | $23,294 | $0 | $23,294 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $191,143
- Program service revenue
- $18,227
- Investment income
- $676
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,367
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,708
- Other revenue
- $45,527
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $18,338
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $36,134
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $36,134
- Professional fundraising fees
- $6,350
- Accounting fees
- $9,494
- Travel
- $44,459
- Program services (functional)
- $185,821
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,322
- Fundraising (functional)
- $34,318
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,635
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,613
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,866
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,747
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $43,747
- Gross receipts
- $293,384
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2019
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Wiederholt | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $30,287 |
| Karen Sear | Board President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Benage | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gina Walter | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nyakaisiki Wiederholt | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Julia Gawrychowski | Officer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TaNisha Webb | Officer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Schaer | Officer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Davina Conner | Officer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA M WIEDERHOLT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $11,000 |
| KELLY SCHAER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TANISHA WEBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JULIA GAWRYCHOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAVINA OTALOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PAIGE RAWL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CALEB DAVID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KAREN SEAR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| GINA WALTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN WIEDERHOLT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KIM BENAGE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA M WIEDERHOLT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $11,000 |
| TANISHA WEBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHONTE DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AMY FEIJOO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHANNA SOLLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KELLY SCHAER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KIM BENAGE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KAREN SEAR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| GINA WALTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN WIEDERHOLT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6750 E EXPOSITION AVE, DENVER, CO 80224-1509
- In care of
- % JESSICA M WIEDERHOLT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 6750 E Exposition Ave, Denver CO 80224
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jessica Marie Wiederholt, 6750 E Exposition Ave, Denver, CO 80224
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Jessica Marie Wiederholt, 6750 E Exposition Ave, Denver CO 80224
- Signed the 990
- Jessica Wiederholt, Executive Director
- Phone
- (303) 956-4021
- Website
- https://crazyloveafrica.com/
Mission
The mission of Crazy Love Africa is to serve restore empower and strengthen vulnerable women in Uganda. We will positively impact the children in their care through education community support and sustainable job creation. By working alongside women as global sisters we create change address inequality and strengthen families and communities.
Program accomplishments
- We train and support our sisters through community cooperative groups where women learn grow and thrive together. Our Sisterhood Support Circles meet weekly creating both a safe uplifting space for single mothers and a proven model that inspires motivation and success. These gatherings include training and mentorship from health and business professionals artisans and counselors - offering practical skills and emotional encouragement. At Crazy Love Africa we believe community is the key to unlocking the strength courage and hope within every woman.Expenses $92,653
- Every year Crazy Love Africa leads Adult and Youth Ambassador Trips to Uganda - unforgettable journeys that connect hearts across continents. These experiences invite participants to be fully immersed in Ugandan culture and to embrace the solidarity model of serving with - not for - others. Ambassadors spend time in the villages where our sisters live and work sharing in daily life creativity and community. Each trip is transformative filled with adventure joy and meaningful connection. Participants become part of the Crazy Love Africa family while helping to advance our mission of empowerment and hope.Expenses $40,789 · revenue $22,452
- Crazy Love Africa provides educational sponsorships for the children of women participating in our programs. Every child - from nursery school through vocational training secondary school and university - is given the chance to learn and dream beyond circumstance. Each student is matched with a dedicated sponsor who covers their school fees and often builds a personal connection through letters and updates throughout the year.Expenses $29,343 · grants $17,338
- Crazy Love Africa celebrates the artistry and industriousness of the extraordinary women of the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda. These talented artisans create beautiful colorful jewelry baskets and textiles - each one a true work of art and a story of resilience. Revenue from every purchase directly funds our programs meaning the womens creativity and hard work are helping to lift themselves and their communities out of poverty. We provide ongoing artisan training so our sisters can continue to learn new techniques refine their craft and expand their opportunities. As a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation Crazy Love Africa is committed to all nine Fair Trade principles - ensuring fair wages safe working conditions and respect for both people and the planet.Expenses $15,676 · revenue $22,611
- Micro-business grants are one of the most effective ways to alleviate poverty and empower women. Guided by our belief that every person has the right will and capacity to shape their own future Crazy Love Africa provides women with a hand up - from poverty to possibility - through opportunity training and economic empowerment. When women have the tools to build their own businesses they create lasting change for themselves their families and their communities.Expenses $7,360 · grants $1,000
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
- 84-2201439
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,613
- Income (IRS master file)
- $293,384
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $255,573 | $251,461 | $68,613 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $144,583 | $128,262 | $39,615 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $203,713 | $261,014 | $23,294 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $148,040 | $88,760 | $80,595 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jessica Marie Wiederholt | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jessica Wiederholt | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 84-2201439).
Questions about CRAZY LOVE AFRICA
- What is the EIN of CRAZY LOVE AFRICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CRAZY LOVE AFRICA is 84-2201439.
- Is CRAZY LOVE AFRICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to CRAZY LOVE AFRICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CRAZY LOVE AFRICA 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 CRAZY LOVE AFRICA 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 CRAZY LOVE AFRICA 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 CRAZY LOVE AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jessica Marie Wiederholt.
- Who are the officers and directors of CRAZY LOVE AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,287 (Jessica Wiederholt, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CRAZY LOVE AFRICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $255,573, expenses of $251,461 and total assets of $68,613 at year end.
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