First Ladies Initiative
The First Ladies Initiative supports first ladies individually and collectively in their efforts to advance positive change in their communities and around the world.
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The First Ladies Initiative supports first ladies individually and collectively in their efforts to advance positive change in their communities and around the world.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirst Ladies Initiative is a registered international nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 454323493. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $536K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
First Ladies Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% 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.
First Ladies Initiative is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, First Ladies Initiative has $536K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% 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.
First Ladies Initiative is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $536K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for First Ladies Initiative. 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.
First Ladies Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the First Ladies Initiative profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
IdentifyandcultivatewomenleadersacrossAfricatosupporttheawarenessofandeliminationofneglectedtropicaldiseasesNTDs. First Ladies Initiative is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among international charities registered in United States: First Ladies Initiative's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $536K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to First Ladies Initiative are generally tax-deductible in the United States. First Ladies Initiative is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454323493, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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FIRST LADIES INITIATIVE 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
Officers & trustees (6)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralL’ISM : Vers une gestion proactive de la migration interne à Madagascar - Capmad.com
First Ladies and the People Who Tell Their Stories - East Wing Magazine
Sokhna Maïmouna Diop à la tête de NSIA Banque Sénégal - Capmad.com
Conference to Celebrate 250 Years of First Ladies - East Wing Magazine
Senator Rasha Kelej (Ret.) received Kenya First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss their joint programs to build healthcare capacity - Africa24 TV
Senator Rasha Kelej received Zimbabwe First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss the strategy to reshape patient care in Zimbabwe and celebrate the success of their joint programs - Africa24 TV
Merck Foundation Luminary in The Gambia Drives 2026 Strategy Through First Ladies Platform - The Voice of Africa
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The First Lady of Angola & 13 African and Asian First Ladies of Africa at the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025 - Africa24 TV
Banque Atlantique Cameroun : Aminatou Njikam nommée DGA - Capmad.com
UNESCO : Ibrahim Magassa nommé Ambassadeur de bonne volonté pour l’Afrique - Capmad.com
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about First Ladies Initiative
- What is First Ladies Initiative?
- First Ladies Initiative is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. IdentifyandcultivatewomenleadersacrossAfricatosupporttheawarenessofandeliminationofneglectedtropicaldiseasesNTDs.
- When was First Ladies Initiative founded?
- First Ladies Initiative was founded in 2011.
- Who leads First Ladies Initiative?
- Lawrence Ham serves as Director.
- Where is First Ladies Initiative located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
- What is First Ladies Initiative's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is First Ladies Initiative trustworthy?
- First Ladies Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 First Ladies Initiative's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 454323493.
- What is First Ladies Initiative's website?
- http://www.gfla.org