March To the Top - Africa
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
March To the Top - Africa is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 2008, with $388,905 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1221 Ocean Ave Apt 1005, Santa Monica, CA, 90401 EIN 26-1625731 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$389K
▼ 62.6% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$422K
Net assets
$3.4M
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.
C+
—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 March To the Top - Africa— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating98 mo reserves · -9% 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 March To the Top - Africa: 98 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ 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 March To the Top - Africa— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 March To the Top - Africa: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1221 Ocean Ave Apt 1005, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $736K (FY2013) to $389K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $804Net assets $3.4M
Operating margin
-8.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$804
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $388,905▼62.6% | $422,074▼23.7% | $3,430,759▲0.2% | $3,431,563▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,038,875▲182% | $552,856▲37.2% | $3,422,513▲4.8% | $3,422,849▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $368,981▼50.0% | $402,922▼8.6% | $3,267,308▲4.8% | $3,267,559▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $738,168▲82.0% | $440,929▲9.2% | $3,117,448▲7.4% | $3,117,818▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $405,525▲23.3% | $403,883▼3.6% | $2,901,547▲0.1% | $2,901,980▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $328,781▼36.5% | $418,832▼0.8% | $2,899,905▼3.0% | $2,907,437▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $517,600▼16.1% | $422,058▼22.3% | $2,989,958▲3.3% | $2,993,801▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $617,228▼74.9% | $542,871▲2.6% | $2,894,416▲2.6% | $2,899,314▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,463,188▲1591% | $529,006▲133% | $2,820,059▲218% | $2,823,610▲219% | 990 |
| 2015 | $145,659▼10.5% | $226,563▲23.4% | $885,877▼8.4% | $885,922▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $162,674▼77.9% | $183,581▼59.8% | $966,781▼2.1% | $974,126▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $735,696 | $456,696▲108% | $987,688▲39.4% | $988,377▲38.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $219,892▲5.1% | $708,688▲16.0% | $713,663▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $209,247 | $611,002 | $611,002 | 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 · $597K total
21 grants to March To the Top - Africa totaling $597K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $56,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Public safety | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $29,500 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Community improvement and development | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2022 | $101,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Community improvement and development | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2021 | $51,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2020 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2018 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $28,525 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2016 | $22,850 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is March To the Top - Africa a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. March To the Top - Africa is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-1625731, based in Santa Monica, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is March To the Top - Africa's EIN?
- March To the Top - Africa's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-1625731.
- How much revenue does March To the Top - Africa report?
- March To the Top - Africa reported $388,905 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does March To the Top - Africa have?
- CharityIndex grades March To the Top - Africa C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for March To the Top - Africa (EIN 26-1625731) 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.