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EIN 81-0956313

Philanthropy U

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
San Mateo
State
California
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
Description
Philanthropy U empowers social impact organizations with free online courses and resources, enhancing local leaders' capacity to drive sustainable change globally.
Total revenues
$1,057,428
2021
Total expenses
$1,318,913
2021
Total assets
$52,580
2021
Num. employees
10
2021

Program areas at Philanthropy U

Philanthropy university is an innovative tech-enabled platform that transforms the impact of local organizations working to deliver sustainable development for all. Its goal is to strengthen the capacity of 5,000 organizations and improve the lives of 100 million people by 2021. Philanthropy university's three initiatives provide the knowledge, resources and support local organizations need to enable meaningful, measurable and lasting change. Optimized for the global south and open to all, the university accelerates local impact with world-class free online courses and vibrant online communities. Its awards initiative recognizes local impact, celebrating the most promising learners and building organizational resilience with access to capital. And the Philanthropy university forums inspire local impact at events that mobilizes greater locally-led development cooperation.the organization suspended its tech-enabled platform in may of 2021 through a sale of its assets and is evaluating other program offerings to support its charitable purpose.

Who funds Philanthropy U

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerAmount
Global Stars Foundation$1,142,556

Personnel at Philanthropy U

NameTitleCompensation
Nikhil SinhaChief Executive Officer$60,000
Stan HoudirectorDirector of Strategy and Business Operations
Mh JazeelDirector
Chris KyriacoupeopleOperations Manager
Amr al DabbaghChairman$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Philanthropy U

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$581,162
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$475,492
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$774
Total revenues$1,057,428

Form 990s for Philanthropy U

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-11-17990View PDF
2020-122022-11-17990View PDF
2020-122021-11-18990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-01-28990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 21, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 Concar Dr
San Mateo, CA 94402
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Mateo County, CA
Website URL
philanthropyu.org/ 
Phone
(510) 879-6546
IRS details
EIN
81-0956313
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0273496
FTB Entity ID
4665808
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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