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Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc

The Mpambara Cox Foundation (MCF) creates community based partnerships between the U.S. and Africa for the purpose of cross-cultural communication aimed at advancing global understanding and improving literacy …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc

School-Feeding Program: Meals prepared onsite by MCF trained cooks to provide nourishment 5 days a week to elementary school children in all seven grades. Literacy Program: Expanding "Katushome" launched in 2021 to get children access to books during lockdown. The program is to encourage a reading culture. Includes Ascendants - a revised program to sponsor secondary school students for 6 years of post-primary education. Currently 8 students are sponsored. Women In Support of Education Program (WISE): WISE microfinance program issued new loans to women who are mothers in the foundation's partner schools to build their rural business enterprises while pledging to keep their children enrolled and attending school.

Headquarters
Derwood, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

The Mpambara Cox Foundation (MCF) creates community based partnerships between the U.S. and Africa for the purpose of cross-cultural communication aimed at advancing global understanding and improving literacy in African rural schools. Programs are designed to foster and deliver sustainable development solutions to alleviate poverty in Africa through education. In the U.S., the foundation aims to enhance education in schools and colleges to create global awareness through authentic engagement with Africa running partnership programs such as pen-paling and hosting Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q21
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 66%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.66
Program expenses$0.66 ($22,477)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Derwood, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 262744742. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $27K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc is located in Derwood, MD, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc has $27K in annual revenue. It allocates 66% 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.

Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $27K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mpambara Cox Foundation 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.

Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 66% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc 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.

School-Feeding Program: Meals prepared onsite by MCF trained cooks to provide nourishment 5 days a week to elementary school children in all seven grades. Literacy Program: Expanding "Katushome" launched in 2021 to get children access to books during lockdown. The program is to encourage a reading culture. Includes Ascendants - a revised program to sponsor secondary school students for 6 years of post-primary education. Currently 8 students are sponsored. Women In Support of Education Program (WISE): WISE microfinance program issued new loans to women who are mothers in the foundation's partner schools to build their rural business enterprises while pledging to keep their children enrolled and attending school. Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States.

Among international charities registered in United States: Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $27K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262744742, 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
66% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

AN
Anita Mpambara Cox
President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anita M••••••• C••
President
AR
Arthur H•••
Acting Treasurer and Secretary
DA
Dan O••••••
Board Member
JI
Jim R••••••
Board Member and Vice President
MI
Michael M••••••••
Country Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
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FY2020
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc This page 67 $27,068 66%
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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

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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 - 22 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 Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc

What is Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc?
Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Derwood, United States. School-Feeding Program: Meals prepared onsite by MCF trained cooks to provide nourishment 5 days a week to elementary school children in all seven grades. Literacy Program: Expanding "Katushome" launched in 2021 to get children access to books during lockdown. The program is to encourage a reading culture. Includes Ascendants - a revised program to sponsor secondary school students for 6 years of post-primary education. Currently 8 students are sponsored. Women In Support of Education Program (WISE): WISE microfinance program issued new loans to women who are mothers in the foundation's partner schools to build their rural business enterprises while pledging to keep their children enrolled and attending school.
Who leads Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc?
Anita Mpambara Cox serves as President.
Where is Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Derwood, United States.
What is Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 66% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 262744742.
What is Mpambara Cox Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.mcoxfoundation.org