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Maasai Girls Fund

To eliminate female genital cutting and early forced marriage of young girls in small maasai villages in southern kenya by funding boarding school and costs where the girls …

International Kinnelon, NJ EIN 812456558 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Maasai Girls Fund

To provide room, board and tuition for girls from maasaI villages in kenya at boarding schools and at college to assist families in management of their resources, provide improvements to their water and sanitation facilities and assist with basic needs

Headquarters
Kinnelon, NJ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

To eliminate female genital cutting and early forced marriage of young girls in small maasai villages in southern kenya by funding boarding school and costs where the girls are safe from harmful practices and can expand their horizons.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q70
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 90

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.72
Program expenses$0.72 ($54,066)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Maasai Girls Fund is a registered international nonprofit based in Kinnelon, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 812456558. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $66K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Maasai Girls Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('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.

Maasai Girls Fund is located in Kinnelon, NJ, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Maasai Girls Fund has $66K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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.

Maasai Girls Fund is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $66K in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Maasai Girls Fund. 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.

Maasai Girls Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 72% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Maasai Girls Fund 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.

To provide room, board and tuition for girls from maasaI villages in kenya at boarding schools and at college to assist families in management of their resources, provide improvements to their water and sanitation facilities and assist with basic needs Maasai Girls Fund is classified as a international organization registered in United States.

Among international charities registered in United States: Maasai Girls Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $66K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Maasai Girls Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Maasai Girls Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812456558, 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
$10K-$100K
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

IR
Irene Mantell
Co-President

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Amanda G•••••
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Angirri L••••••
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Bernard M••••••
CO-PRESIDENT
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Caroline V••••••
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David V••••••
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Dorothy H•••
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Irene M••••••
CO-PRESIDENT
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John H••••
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Molly M••••••••
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Moses S•••••
MANAGER, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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Nailanti L••••••
MEMBER
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Nina K••••••••••
MEMBER
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Stephanie W••••••
MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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$0.0M revenue
FY2024
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$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Maasai Girls Fund This page 83 $65,649 72%
Uplift Internationale 93 $75,290 87%
He-Man International Inc 90 $72,047 100%
Young Heros Foundation 90 $55,832 100%
Peoria Area World Affairs Council 90 $68,255 100%
Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa 89 $77,987 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Maasai Girls Fund

What is Maasai Girls Fund?
Maasai Girls Fund is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kinnelon, United States. To provide room, board and tuition for girls from maasaI villages in kenya at boarding schools and at college to assist families in management of their resources, provide improvements to their water and sanitation facilities and assist with basic needs
Who leads Maasai Girls Fund?
Irene Mantell serves as Co-President.
Where is Maasai Girls Fund located?
Headquartered in Kinnelon, United States.
What is Maasai Girls Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Maasai Girls Fund trustworthy?
Maasai Girls Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Maasai Girls Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 812456558.
What is Maasai Girls Fund's website?
http://maasaigirlsfund.org