Africa Needs U Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Africa Needs U Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hanover, Maryland, registered in 2007, with $77,796 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7456 Race Rd, Hanover, MD, 21076 EIN 38-3743586 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$78K
▼ 32.1% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$69K
Net assets
$61K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Africa Needs U Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Africa Needs U Inc: 11 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Africa Needs U Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Africa Needs U Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7456 Race Rd, Hanover, MD, 21076
- City
- Hanover
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $22K (FY2013) to $78K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,043Net assets $61K
Operating margin
11.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$69K
Total liabilities
$8,043
Net assets
$61K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,796▼32.1% | $69,221▼42.3% | $61,303▲15.1% | $69,346▲11.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $114,491▲99.4% | $120,009▲99.0% | $53,238▼9.9% | $62,192▼9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $57,432▼5.2% | $60,315▲74.4% | $59,084▼4.7% | $68,882▼6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $60,599▲5.8% | $34,580▼29.2% | $61,967▲79.6% | $73,471▲41.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $57,270▲83.7% | $48,847▲72.3% | $34,496▲32.3% | $51,822▲93.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $31,171▲53.1% | $28,357▲50.0% | $26,073▲12.1% | $26,796▲14.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $20,362▼49.0% | $18,906▼44.0% | $23,259▲1.3% | $23,454▼14.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $39,920▲29.5% | $33,760▲29.2% | $22,957▲33.8% | $27,452▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $30,824▼36.8% | $26,131▼47.8% | $17,160▲37.7% | $21,287▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $48,785▲125% | $50,074▲29.8% | $12,466▼9.7% | $16,744▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,722 | $38,583▼31.4% | $13,802▼55.0% | $18,687▼48.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $56,269▲31.5% | $30,663▼6.9% | $36,016▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $42,802▲83.4% | $32,938▲15.5% | $40,209▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $23,336 | $28,520 | $33,896 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $18K total
2 grants to Africa Needs U Inc totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $5,992 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $11,619 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Africa Needs U Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Africa Needs U Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3743586, based in Hanover, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Africa Needs U Inc's EIN?
- Africa Needs U Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3743586.
- How much revenue does Africa Needs U Inc report?
- Africa Needs U Inc reported $77,796 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Africa Needs U Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Africa Needs U Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Africa Needs U Inc (EIN 38-3743586) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.