African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc
Education, disaster prevention, injury prevention. ACLENet's mission is to decrease deaths, injuries and property damage from lighting across Africa. It does this through designing and installing lightning protection …
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Lightning Protection of Schools and other buildings - design and installation of new lightning protection systems (LPS) and maintenance of LPS at other schools. Ludwick Grant $50,000 (for 2024 projects) received. Final payment for Mongoyo school installation in 2022 $10870. Surveys of schools completed 2016-2022 to assess damage and vandalism with plans made for remediation Public education on lightning safety at schools, TV, radio, newspapers and other venues. National lightning safety advocacy team formed in Uganda Research - ACLENet has the largest publicly available database on lightning injuries in Africa on our website. In 2023, managing director and country coordinator attended the Asia Pacific Lightning conference in Malaysia to present papers, negotiate donations of materials, answer questions, and network
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Mission
Education, disaster prevention, injury prevention. ACLENet's mission is to decrease deaths, injuries and property damage from lighting across Africa. It does this through designing and installing lightning protection systems at schools, public and school education, working with the national government, research and publication of results at national and international meetings.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAfrican Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in River Forest, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 811417000. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $92K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 811417000. 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.
African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc is located in River Forest, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc has $92K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $92K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network 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). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Lightning Protection of Schools and other buildings - design and installation of new lightning protection systems (LPS) and maintenance of LPS at other schools. Ludwick Grant $50,000 (for 2024 projects) received. Final payment for Mongoyo school installation in 2022 $10870. Surveys of schools completed 2016-2022 to assess damage and vandalism with plans made for remediation Public education on lightning safety at schools, TV, radio, newspapers and other venues. National lightning safety advocacy team formed in Uganda Research - ACLENet has the largest publicly available database on lightning injuries in Africa on our website. In 2023, managing director and country coordinator attended the Asia Pacific Lightning conference in Malaysia to present... African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among education charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $92K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811417000, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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AFRICAN CENTRES FOR LIGHTNING AND ELECTROMAGNETICS NETWORK 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 32 officers on file
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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 · 2014
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc
- What is African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc?
- African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in River Forest, United States. Lightning Protection of Schools and other buildings - design and installation of new lightning protection systems (LPS) and maintenance of LPS at other schools. Ludwick Grant $50,000 (for 2024 projects) received. Final payment for Mongoyo school installation in 2022 $10870. Surveys of schools completed 2016-2022 to assess damage and vandalism with plans made for remediation Public education on lightning safety at schools, TV, radio, newspapers and other venues. National lightning safety advocacy team formed in Uganda Research - ACLENet has the largest publicly available database on lightning injuries in Africa on our website. In 2023, managing director and country coordinator attended the Asia Pacific Lightning conference in Malaysia to present papers, negotiate donations of materials, answer questions, and network
- When was African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc founded?
- African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc was founded in 2014.
- Who leads African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc?
- Mary Ann Cooper serves as CEO.
- Where is African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc located?
- Headquartered in River Forest, IL, United States.
- What is African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc trustworthy?
- African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong 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 African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811417000.
- What is African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network Inc's website?
- https://aclenet.org