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EIN 98-0118876

Tostan

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Alexandria
State
Virginia
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
Description
Tostan is an African-based organization working directly with rural communities leading their own development. Tostan engages communities to bring about sustainable development & positive social transformation--all based on respect for human rights.
Total revenues
$12,809,943
2023
20192020202120222023$0$20m$40m
Total expenses
$11,589,749
2023
20192020202120222023$7m$11m
Total assets
$23,582,603
2023
20192020202120222023$0$20m
Num. employees
5
2023
20192020202120222023024

Program areas at Tostan

In seeking to scale community well-being as a part of its strategy 2023-2030, Tostan has a range of inter-related program services: direct implementation of programs and implementation partnerships with affiliates; sharing and mutual learning including training, a community of practice, capacity development support, and global influence including convening and engagement with international actors.a. Direct implementationin relation to its direct implementation and affiliation programs, in 2023, Tostan operated in 5 countries and had the following reach(continued on schedule o)

Who funds Tostan

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arizona Community FoundationGeneral Support$261,000
Snowbird FoundationEducation$75,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$70,500
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Tostan

NameTitleCompensation
Elena BonomettiChief Executive Officer$180,399
Kadji DiopChief Finance and Operations Officer$164,955
Mory CamaraProgram Leadership Team Member
Carina NdiayeChief Partnerships Officer$134,977

Financials for Tostan

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,209,010
Program services$459,139
Investment income and dividends$122,854
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$18,940
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$12,809,943

Form 990s for Tostan

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-23990View PDF
2022-122023-10-19990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-09-12990View PDF
2020-122021-11-30990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,999 from Baton Rouge Area Foundation
December 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $261,000 from Arizona Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsInternational-focused organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Human rightsForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Grassroots organizingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1199 N Fairfax St 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Alexandria city, VA
Website URL
tostan.org/ 
Phone
(202) 505-3925
Facebook page
Tostan.org 
Twitter profile
@tostan 
IRS details
EIN
98-0118876
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0221708
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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