Nonprofit · EIN 85-2867281
BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA INC
Also known as BASIAFRICA
Tax-exempt · GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,151,168 | $2,061,894 | $89,274 | $134,074 | $0 | $134,074 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,159,755 | $3,114,955 | $44,800 | $44,800 | $0 | $44,800 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,151,168
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,962,855
- Benefits paid to members
- $3,329
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,706
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,706
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $360
- Travel
- $22,169
- Depreciation
- $32,494
- Program services (functional)
- $1,990,324
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,138
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,432
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,800
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,074
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $134,074
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $85,178
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $134,074
- Gross receipts
- $2,151,168
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deric Legogie | Director Trustee or director | 25 | $14,400 |
| Kayode Tinubi | Director Trustee or director | 15 | $4,966 |
| Virtue Obiandu | Trustee Trustee or director | 25 | $1,920 |
| Precios Samdi | Trustee Trustee or director | 20 | $1,920 |
| Samuel Udoh | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $1,500 |
| Victor Ukorebi | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Katie Ukorebi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Bassey Obot | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Laura Udobong | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Faith Ekpenyong | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Patrick Ennuson | Trustee Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Ebenezer Ogundele | Trustee Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Folly Mikpeayevo | Trustee Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Yawo Missikoa | Trustee Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Udoka Hope | Trustee Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ukorebi | Trustee Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Francis Ukorebi | Trustee Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Temple Columbus | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Margaret Oyelaja | Trustee Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Efosa Alohan | Controller Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Ukorebi | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Katie Ukorebi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Bassey Obot | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Laura Udobong | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Faith Ekpenyong | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Patrick Ennuson | Trustee Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Ebenezer Ogundele | Trustee Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Folly Mikpeayevo | Trustee Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Yawo Missikoa | Trustee Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Daniel Aniesi | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Udoka Inyang | Trustee Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Richard Ukorebi | Trustee Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Francis Ukorebi | Trustee Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Temple Columbus | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Bassey Obot | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1090 TEXAN TRAIL STE 511, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051-3703
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1090 Texan Trail Ste 511, Grapevine TX 76051
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Victor Ukorebi, 1090 Texan Trail Ste 511, Grapevine, TX 76051
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Victor Ukorebi, 1090 Texan Trail Ste 511, Grapevine TX 76051
- Signed the 990
- Victor Ukorebi, President
- Phone
- (833) 213-8222
- Return prepared by
- Summit Tax Service LLC
Mission
Build-a-School Initiative was born out of a need. A need that drives us to dare. We believe that, All children, no matter where they live or what their circumstances, have the right to quality education, especially in Africa. We envision a world where no child is left behind in getting education in a safe and comfortable environment. To help create that world, Build-a-School Initiative is dedicated to creating, building or restoring school buildings all across Africa.
Program accomplishments
- Construction of Zion Community in Nigeria, a community for the less privileged where they can reside and learn vocational skills for free. The community will house over 1,500 people at a time.Expenses $1,705,324
- We constructed six schools consisting of four classrooms each, spread across four countries in Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, Togo, and Ghana. Each completed school building came with startup school supplies and added necessary educational centers to the local communities.Expenses $285,000
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 | 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
- 85-2867281
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $134,074
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,151,168
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,151,168 | $2,061,894 | $134,074 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,159,755 | $3,114,955 | $44,800 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $441,327 | $441,327 | $0 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Victor Ukorebi | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Victor Ukorebi | 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 85-2867281).
Questions about BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA INC
- What is the EIN of BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA INC is 85-2867281.
- Is BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES 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 BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES 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 BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES 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 BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Victor Ukorebi.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,400 (Deric Legogie, Director).
- How much revenue does BUILD A SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN AFRICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,151,168, expenses of $2,061,894 and total assets of $134,074 at year end.
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