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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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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · 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
Size
small

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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Congo Education Partners Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 81% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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 $157K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Congo Education Partners Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 862961018. 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.

Congo Education Partners 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 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. 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 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 $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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Congo Education Partners 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.

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 an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among international charities registered in United States: 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
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

From FY2024 filing

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Richard L••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 15 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, NC, United States.
What is Congo Education Partners Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Congo Education Partners Inc trustworthy?
Congo Education Partners 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 Congo Education Partners Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 862961018.
What is Congo Education Partners Inc's website?
https://www.congoeducationpartners.org/