Ghana Make A Difference Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Ghana Make A Difference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Star, Idaho, registered in 2012, with $1,374,326 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
12040 W New Hope Rd, Star, ID, 83669 EIN 45-5615778 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▲ 67.0% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$602K
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 Ghana Make A Difference 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 rating5 mo reserves · +1% 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 Ghana Make A Difference Inc: 5 mo reserves · +1% 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 Ghana Make A Difference 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 Ghana Make A Difference Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12040 W New Hope Rd, Star, ID, 83669
- City
- Star
- State
- Idaho
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $140K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $37KNet assets $602K
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$640K
Total liabilities
$37K
Net assets
$602K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,374,326▲67.0% | $1,361,344▲75.2% | $602,154▼0.4% | $639,572▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $823,149▲0.4% | $776,926▼13.9% | $604,549▲15.0% | $608,033▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $819,747▼24.9% | $902,699▲55.8% | $525,544▼13.6% | $528,131▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,090,860▲203% | $579,419▲72.3% | $608,496▲527% | $608,496▲426% | 990 |
| 2020 | $360,389▼39.1% | $336,211▼44.9% | $97,055▲33.2% | $115,713▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $592,103▼4.5% | $610,359▲0.3% | $72,877▼20.0% | $90,830▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $619,719▲56.9% | $608,407▲29.0% | $91,133▲14.2% | $92,111▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $395,028▼35.7% | $471,711▲14.9% | $79,821▼49.0% | $81,203▼48.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $614,719▲247% | $410,567▲154% | $156,504▲428% | $158,918▲148% | 990 |
| 2015 | $177,016▲62.7% | $161,463▼34.0% | -$47,648▲24.6% | $64,105▲33.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $108,787▼22.2% | $244,763▲160% | -$63,201▼187% | $48,082▼34.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $139,838 | $94,254 | $72,775 | $73,337 | 990EZ |
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 · $1.7M total
21 grants to Ghana Make A Difference Inc totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allosource | To support mission | 2024 | $32,192 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $15,314 |
| Globous Relief Fund | Charitable mission | 2024 | $5,216 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $338,860 |
| Allosource | To support mission | 2023 | $65,333 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $361,947 |
| Allosource | To support mission | 2022 | $74,773 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2021 | $352,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $267,078 |
| Allosource | To support mission | 2021 | $96,693 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ghana Make A Difference Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ghana Make A Difference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-5615778, based in Star, Idaho. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ghana Make A Difference Inc's EIN?
- Ghana Make A Difference Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-5615778.
- How much revenue does Ghana Make A Difference Inc report?
- Ghana Make A Difference Inc reported $1,374,326 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ghana Make A Difference Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ghana Make A Difference Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ghana Make A Difference Inc (EIN 45-5615778) 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.