Upright Africa
To enhance the lives of the people of the democratic republic of congo by helping to strengthen and rebuild the infrastructure in hospitals, the education system, orphanages, and …
Upright Africa Inc
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Founded in 2012, UPRIGHT AFRICA is on a mission to enhance the lives of the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by helping to strengthen and rebuild the infrastructure in hospitals, the education system, orphanages, and agriculture.
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To enhance the lives of the people of the democratic republic of congo by helping to strengthen and rebuild the infrastructure in hospitals, the education system, orphanages, and agriculture.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUpright Africa is a registered international nonprofit based in Waco, TX, 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 462264824. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $273K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Upright Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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.
Upright Africa is located in Waco, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Upright Africa has $273K 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.
Upright Africa is classified as a 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 $273K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Upright Africa. 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.
Upright Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.
Founded in 2012, UPRIGHT AFRICA is on a mission to enhance the lives of the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by helping to strengthen and rebuild the infrastructure in hospitals, the education system, orphanages, and agriculture. Upright Africa is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among international charities registered in United States: Upright Africa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $273K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Upright Africa are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Upright Africa is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 462264824, 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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UPRIGHT AFRICA 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 Upright Africa
- What is Upright Africa?
- Upright Africa is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Waco, United States. Founded in 2012, UPRIGHT AFRICA is on a mission to enhance the lives of the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by helping to strengthen and rebuild the infrastructure in hospitals, the education system, orphanages, and agriculture.
- When was Upright Africa founded?
- Upright Africa was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Upright Africa?
- Charles Johnson serves as President.
- Where is Upright Africa located?
- Headquartered in Waco, United States.
- What is Upright Africa's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Upright Africa trustworthy?
- Upright Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Upright Africa's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 462264824.
- What is Upright Africa's website?
- http://uprightafrica.org