Africa Yoga Project Inc
Educates, empowers, elevates and expands employability with youth in africa using yoga
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Mission
Educates, empowers, elevates and expands employability with youth in africa using yoga
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Africa Yoga Project Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAfrica Yoga Project Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262853513. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $33K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Africa Yoga Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262853513. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Africa Yoga Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Africa Yoga Project Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Africa Yoga Project Inc has $33K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Africa Yoga Project Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $33K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Africa Yoga Project Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Africa Yoga Project Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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Among international charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $33K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Africa Yoga Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Africa Yoga Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262853513, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AFRICA YOGA PROJECT INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 24 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Africa Yoga Project Inc
- What is Africa Yoga Project Inc?
- Africa Yoga Project Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. Cultural exchange - an international exchange that builds professional competence to fulfill the organization's mandate of empowering, educating and increasing employability for youth in africa.academy - to create opportunities for the youth of africa which provides academic programing, yoga training, social enterprise, professional services and mental health support, and for dissemination of essential goods and services as COVID relief.shine center studio - a yoga studio offering free community classes and serving paid clients.
- When was Africa Yoga Project Inc founded?
- Africa Yoga Project Inc was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Africa Yoga Project Inc?
- Paige Elenson serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Africa Yoga Project Inc located?
- Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, United States.
- What is Africa Yoga Project Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Africa Yoga Project Inc trustworthy?
- Africa Yoga Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Africa Yoga Project Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262853513.
- What is Africa Yoga Project Inc's website?
- http://africayogaproject.org