Nonprofit · EIN 86-2444876
FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $12,467 | $12,695 | -$228 | $2,009 | $0 | $2,009 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $13,925 | $12,454 | $1,471 | $2,237 | $0 | $2,237 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $13,080 | $17,944 | -$4,864 | $766 | $0 | $766 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,467
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $500
- Other expenses
- $12,195
- Program services (functional)
- $12,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,237
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,009
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,009
- Cash, savings and investments
- $2,009
- Gross receipts
- $12,467
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY LUKWANI-BODZO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ZANELE MALABA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| SEPPO OLAVI AINAMO | ACTING CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 |
| OILI WUOLLE | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY LUKWANI-BODZO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ZANELE MALABA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| SEPPO OLAVI AINAMO | ACTING CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 |
| OILI WUOLLE | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY LUKWANI-BODZO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ERIC MUZONZA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ZANELE MALABA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| SEPPO OLAVI AINAMO | ACTING CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 |
| OILI WUOLLE | ACTING SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11325 RANDOM HILLS RD STE 360, FAIRFAX, VA 22030-0972
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 11325 Random Hills Road Suite 360, Fairfax VA 22030
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Seppo Olari Ainamo, 11325 Random Hills Road Suite 360, Fairfax VA 22030
- Signed the 990-EZ
- OILI WUOLLE, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (703) 225-3477
- Return prepared by
- MATTHEWS CARTER & BOYCE
Mission
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN OF ZIMBABWE SOCIETY, INC. IS AN INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE ENTITY INCORPORATED IN VIRGINIA AND WHOSE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES ARE: 1) TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS IN THE UNITED STATES OF THE CHRONIC SHORTAGE OF RESOURCES TO SUPPORT BASIC, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY LEVELS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELFARE OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN AND AROUND HARARE, ZIMBABWE; AND 2) TO RAISE FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED AND ONGOING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS OF THE ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY, A REGISTERED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN FINLAND AND RECOGNIZED IN THE UK AS AN APPROVED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, WHICH WORKS PURSUANT TO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT OF COOPERATION WITH THE DZIKWA TRUST FUND, A CHARITABLE PRIVATE TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED IN ZIMBABWE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR THE BASIC EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND THE SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN AND AROUND HARARE, ZIMBABWE
Program accomplishments
- THE FUNDS RAISED BY THE FRIENDS OF CHILDREN OF ZIMBABWE SOCIETY IN THE UNITED STATES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED PURSUANT TO THE INDEPENDENT DECISIONS AND DIRECTIVES OF THE BOARD IN RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC FUNDING REQUESTS AND/OR GRANT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR USE SOLELY IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES:1. PROVIDING FOR THE BASIC EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS AT THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LEVELS OF EDUCATION WHO ARE ZIMBABWE ORPHANED AND OTHERWISE VULNERABLE GIFTED CHILDREN IN STATE AND MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS, INCLUDING: A. COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES, EXAM FEES AND LEVIES; B. COMPULSORY UNIFORMS, SHOES AND SPORTS APPAREL FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION; C. SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS, EXERCISE BOOKS, AND OTHER SCHOOL-RELATED NEEDS;D. DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, IT LESSONS AND CODING SKILLS CLASSES, REMEDIAL LESSONS AND TUTORING; E. NUTRITION FROM MONDAY THROUGH AND INCLUDING SATURDAY (A BALANCED HOT LUNCH); F. BASIC HEALTH CARE; G. BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND PASSPORTS AND OTHER FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION; H. ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ANNUAL SPORTS COMPETITIONS; I. PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING AND EDUCATION (MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA, POETRY, CHOIR) AND PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES; J. EMPOWERMENT CLUBS FOR GIRLS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF OTHER HOBBY CLUBS; K. ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SECURITY FOR EXTENDED FAMILIES AS NEEDS MAY ARISE; L. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, INCLUDING ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS AND CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGNS AND ACTIVITIES. 2. PROVIDING ADVANCED EDUCATION FOR UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL) STUDENTS WHO ARE ZIMBABWE ORPHANED AND OTHERWISE VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN STATE AND MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS, INCLUDING ALL OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED ACTIVITIES ALIGNED WITH THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LEVEL STUDENTS. 3. PROVIDING GUIDANCE, FOOD, EDUCATION/TRAINING SUPPLIES, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE TO ORPHANED AND OTHERWISE VULNERABLE ZIMBABWE YOUTH AT THE TERTIARY EDUCATION LEVEL, INCLUDING: A. HANDS-ON GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND SECURING PLACEMENT IN TERTIARY STUDY INSTITUTIONS;B. ASSISTANCE WITH THE PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERS, COLLEGES, POLYTECHNIC SCHOOLS OR UNIVERSITIES; C. TEXTBOOKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, IT EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STUDY MATERIALS AND LEARNING TOOLS; D. ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESS TO INTERNET CONNECTIONS TO FACILITATE LEARNING AND PARTICIPATION; E. NUTRITION, PERSONAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE; F. ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING STUDY-RELATED INTERNSHIPS;G. DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVELING EXPENSES DIRECTLY IN SUPPORT OF INTERNSHIP PARTICIPATION AND STUDIES.Expenses $12,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2444876
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,009
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,467
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $12,467 | $12,695 | $2,009 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $13,925 | $12,454 | $2,237 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $13,080 | $17,944 | $766 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Seppo Olari Ainamo | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Bob Weil | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 86-2444876).
Questions about FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC is 86-2444876.
- Is FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY 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 FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Seppo Olari Ainamo.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF ZIMBABWE AIDS ORPHANS SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,467, expenses of $12,695 and total assets of $2,009 at year end.
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