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EIN 46-5508120

Advocates for Africa

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
Edmond
State
Oklahoma
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
Description
Advocates for Africa brings hope, compassion, and education to the people of Africa. They operate a Christian school in rural Rwanda which serves 250 school-age children, provide sponsorship and humanitarian aid to 1,050 children and their families, offer a vocational training program for 30 women, and provide sewing machines and livestock to assist rural communities.
Total revenues
$3,386,692
2023
Total expenses
$2,556,046
2023
Total assets
$3,994,034
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Advocates for Africa

Operation of christian school in rural rwanda serving 250 school age children; 1,200 children in sponsorship and humanitarian aid to students and families; vocational training program for 35 women; provision of sewing machines and livestock to assist rural development; supported church and community hall construction, clean water projects, and home improvements which benefited 1,500 people in needy areas. Working with local government to increase the overall health of the community.

Who funds Advocates for Africa

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncPoverty$20,100

Personnel at Advocates for Africa

NameTitleCompensation
Jerod SmithPresident$36,550
Kevin ConnerTreasurer$0
Jamie AustinSecreatary$0
Jason SmithVice President$0
Josh SeaboltPast Treasurer$0

Financials for Advocates for Africa

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,107,986
Program services$5,700
Investment income and dividends$17,522
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-25,493
Miscellaneous revenues$280,977
Total revenues$3,386,692

Form 990s for Advocates for Africa

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-08990View PDF
2022-122023-09-06990View PDF
2020-122021-09-30990View PDF
2019-122020-08-14990View PDF
2018-122019-12-05990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 3, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 25, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
407 W Covell 31443
Edmond, OK 73003
Metro area
Oklahoma City, OK
County
Oklahoma County, OK
Website URL
advocatesforafrica.org/ 
Phone
(405) 412-2903
IRS details
EIN
46-5508120
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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