Friends of Niger
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Friends of Niger Inc
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SUPPORT FOR WOMEN: Seven grants benefitting women including mentoring for 130 girls women's garden improvements 50 households microfinance 270 women training and skills development for self-sufficiency 130 women. YOUTH EDUCATION: Seven grants benefitting youth education including classroom construction 100 students artisan training 68 youth provision of school supplies 200 students and development of school gardens 270 students. AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: Three grants supporting biological pest control baseline studies for ecological restoration and poultry production. Beneficiaries include families and agricultural producers in more than 30 rural communities. Cultural and social Improvement: Two grants supporting a cultural venue and program for preserving cultural heritage and a conflict prevention training program. Direct beneficiaries 75; indirect benefit to over 2,000.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Niger is a registered human services nonprofit based in White City, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 651267451. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $57K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of Niger 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. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Friends of Niger is located in White City, OR, United States. Its registered address is 4865 Hwy 234 Box 180, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Niger has $57K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of Niger is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $57K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of Niger. 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.
Friends of Niger has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. 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.
SUPPORT FOR WOMEN: Seven grants benefitting women including mentoring for 130 girls women's garden improvements 50 households microfinance 270 women training and skills development for self-sufficiency 130 women. YOUTH EDUCATION: Seven grants benefitting youth education including classroom construction 100 students artisan training 68 youth provision of school supplies 200 students and development of school gardens 270 students. AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: Three grants supporting biological pest control baseline studies for ecological restoration and poultry production. Beneficiaries include families and agricultural producers in more than 30 rural communities. Cultural and social Improvement: Two grants supporting a cultural venue and program for preserving cultural heritage and a conflict prevention training program. Direct beneficiaries... Friends of Niger is classified as a human services organization registered in United States.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Friends of Niger's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $57K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Friends of Niger are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Niger is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 651267451, 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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4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FRIENDS OF NIGER 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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Quick facts about Friends of Niger
- What is Friends of Niger?
- Friends of Niger is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in White City, United States. SUPPORT FOR WOMEN: Seven grants benefitting women including mentoring for 130 girls women's garden improvements 50 households microfinance 270 women training and skills development for self-sufficiency 130 women. YOUTH EDUCATION: Seven grants benefitting youth education including classroom construction 100 students artisan training 68 youth provision of school supplies 200 students and development of school gardens 270 students. AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: Three grants supporting biological pest control baseline studies for ecological restoration and poultry production. Beneficiaries include families and agricultural producers in more than 30 rural communities. Cultural and social Improvement: Two grants supporting a cultural venue and program for preserving cultural heritage and a conflict prevention training program. Direct beneficiaries 75; indirect benefit to over 2,000.
- Who leads Friends of Niger?
- Gary Geoghegan serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Friends of Niger located?
- Headquartered in White City, United States.
- What is Friends of Niger's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of Niger trustworthy?
- Friends of Niger 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 Friends of Niger's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 651267451.
- What is Friends of Niger's website?
- https://www.friendsofniger.org