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Congo Education Partners Inc

Provide financial support for local higher education on-the-ground training and strategic outreach activities in rainforest preservation and sustainable agricultural practices in the Tshuapa Province of the Democratic Republic …

International Hillsborough, NC EIN 862961018 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Congo Education Partners Inc

Grant passthrough funding the daily operations of the computer center salaries of facultyemployees their travel requirements and operation maintenance of campus facilities Expand student and faculty research programs related to climate smart agriculture and biodiversity Strengthen student outreach programs for the surrounding communities for maximum impact increase the number of scholarships Weeden program Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Center Project DFE Preparation of the project site in Yalokenge Village Purchase Equipment and Furniture Staff recruitment transport and salaries

Founded
Headquarters
Hillsborough, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Provide financial support for local higher education on-the-ground training and strategic outreach activities in rainforest preservation and sustainable agricultural practices in the Tshuapa Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q33
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.98
Program expenses$0.98 ($63,295)
98% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Congo Education Partners Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Hillsborough, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 862961018. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $157K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Congo Education Partners Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Congo Education Partners Inc is located in Hillsborough, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Congo Education Partners Inc has $157K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% for international charities in United States. 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.

Congo Education Partners Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $157K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Congo Education Partners 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.

Congo Education Partners Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Grant passthrough funding the daily operations of the computer center salaries of facultyemployees their travel requirements and operation maintenance of campus facilities Expand student and faculty research programs related to climate smart agriculture and biodiversity Strengthen student outreach programs for the surrounding communities for maximum impact increase the number of scholarships Weeden program Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Center Project DFE Preparation of the project site in Yalokenge Village Purchase Equipment and Furniture Staff recruitment transport and salaries Congo Education Partners Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among international charities registered in United States: Congo Education Partners Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $157K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Congo Education Partners Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Congo Education Partners Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 862961018, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RI
Richard Leone
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Ingrid S••••••
President
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Ingrid S•••••••
President
RI
Richard L••••
Treasurer
RI
Richard P L••••
Treasurer
RI
Rick L••••
Treasurer
ST
Steve M••••••
Vice President
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

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Congo Education Partners Inc This page 79 $156,829 98%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Congo Education Partners Inc

What is Congo Education Partners Inc?
Congo Education Partners Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hillsborough, United States. Grant passthrough funding the daily operations of the computer center salaries of facultyemployees their travel requirements and operation maintenance of campus facilities Expand student and faculty research programs related to climate smart agriculture and biodiversity Strengthen student outreach programs for the surrounding communities for maximum impact increase the number of scholarships Weeden program Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Center Project DFE Preparation of the project site in Yalokenge Village Purchase Equipment and Furniture Staff recruitment transport and salaries
When was Congo Education Partners Inc founded?
Congo Education Partners Inc was founded in 2013.
Who leads Congo Education Partners Inc?
Richard Leone serves as Treasurer.
Where is Congo Education Partners Inc located?
Headquartered in Hillsborough, United States.
What is Congo Education Partners Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Congo Education Partners Inc trustworthy?
Congo Education Partners Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Congo Education Partners Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 862961018.
What is Congo Education Partners Inc's website?
https://www.congoeducationpartners.org/