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Making the Grade-Hope for African Youth

EIN 46-3448487 • 501(c)3 • Atlanta, GA

Profile

Making the Grade supports high school and college education along with necessary living expenses for Ethiopian students studying both in Ethiopia and in the US.

2192 Greencliff DriveAtlanta, GA 30345

www.makingthegrade.info

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

90th percentile

52%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

87th percentile

57%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$344,595

Up $125,420 (+57%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$344,595

Up $125,420 (+57%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$242,050

Up $38,554 (+19%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$116,630

Down $25,499 (-18%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$125,420

Up $64,053 (+104%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $18,611Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $47,420Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $47,4202014Assets 2015: $52,213Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $52,2132015Assets 2016: $58,533Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $58,5332016Assets 2017: $38,619Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $38,6192017Assets 2018: $36,193Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $36,1932018Assets 2019: $64,080Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $64,0802019Assets 2020: $94,119Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $94,1192020Assets 2021: $133,873Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $133,8732021Assets 2022: $157,808Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $157,8082022Assets 2023: $219,175Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $219,1752023Assets 2024: $344,595Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $344,5952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$344,595
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$344,595
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2013: $36,308Expenses 2013: $17,697Net Income 2013: $18,6112013Revenue 2014: $223,240Expenses 2014: $194,431Net Income 2014: $28,8092014Revenue 2015: $204,614Expenses 2015: $199,821Net Income 2015: $4,7932015Revenue 2016: $250,637Expenses 2016: $244,317Net Income 2016: $6,3202016Revenue 2017: $164,564Expenses 2017: $184,478Net Income 2017: -$19,9142017Revenue 2018: $135,096Expenses 2018: $137,522Net Income 2018: -$2,4262018Revenue 2019: $148,752Expenses 2019: $120,865Net Income 2019: $27,8872019Revenue 2020: $130,413Expenses 2020: $100,374Net Income 2020: $30,0392020Revenue 2021: $214,539Expenses 2021: $174,785Net Income 2021: $39,7542021Revenue 2022: $160,269Expenses 2022: $136,334Net Income 2022: $23,9352022Revenue 2023: $203,496Expenses 2023: $142,129Net Income 2023: $61,3672023Revenue 2024: $242,050Expenses 2024: $116,630Net Income 2024: $125,4202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$242,050
Expenses$116,630
Net Income$125,420
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$344,595
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$344,595
Revenue
$242,050
Expenses
$116,630
Net income
$125,420
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.45$0.00$3.45$2.42$1.17$1.25
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.19$0.00$2.19$2.03$1.42$0.61
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.58$0.00$1.58$1.60$1.36$0.24
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.34$0.00$1.34$2.15$1.75$0.40
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.94$0.00$0.94$1.30$1.00$0.30
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.64$0.00$0.64$1.49$1.21$0.28
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.00$0.36$1.35$1.38$0.02
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.39$0.00$0.39$1.65$1.84$0.20
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$0.59$2.51$2.44$0.06
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.52$0.00$0.52$2.05$2.00$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$2.23$1.94$0.29
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$0.36$0.18$0.19
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$242,050
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Making the Grade supports high school and college education along with necessary living expenses for Ethiopian students studying both in Ethiopia and in the US.

Making the Grade supports high school and college students obtain education by supplying all necessary school and living expenses for chosen students in Ethiopia. We also engage in famine relief, WASH projects, surgical and other medical interventions as needed to foster a positive learning environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$219,175$344,595▲ $125,420
Total Assets$219,175$344,595▲ $125,420
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$219,175$344,595▲ $125,420
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$219,175$344,595▲ $125,420
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$219,175$344,595▲ $125,420
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Obsinet MeridPresident
Shelly DollarCEO
Adam WinderChief Financial Officer
Mariham AbrahamTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$242,050
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$242,050
Change in Net Assets
$125,420
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$111,840
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,468
Other Expenses$2,322
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$111,840--$111,840
Comp Disqual Persons$2,468--$2,468
Office Expenses$0$2,322-$2,322
Total Functional Expenses$114,308$2,322$0$116,630
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
3
Spending
$114,308

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesEducation, housing and medical13$114,308
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Copies of form 990 and associated schedules are distributed to our board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“We inquire about conflict of interest at each of our board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Our form 990 is published on our website. Other documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Making the Grade-hope for African Youth
EIN
46-3448487
Phone
4043587960
Address
2192 Greencliff Drive, Atlanta, GA 30345

Signing Officer

Name
Mariham Abraham
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2254540119
Signed
2025-05-12

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Shelly Dollar
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Sub-Saharan Africa
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0Education, housing and medical
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0Program Services
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Our organization supports approximately 83 students living in Ethiopia for the purposes of furthering high school and college education. We rent 5 houses in 3 Ethiopian cities. Some of our expenses are paid directly to schools and landlords. The remaining expenses are paid in cash that is wired to our in country Ethiopian managers every 3 months. We have almost daily contact with our employees in Ethiopia and we visit our projects regularly. We also get regular reports from the schools that our students are attending. We are quite sure the funds that we donate are put to their intended use. We validate through receipts for rent, school fees, supplies and medical expenses.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Copies of form 990 and associated schedules are distributed to our board prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1We inquire about conflict of interest at each of our board meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Our form 990 is published on our website. Other documents are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
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IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02192 Greencliff Drive
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IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0www.makingthegrade.info
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd00
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Mariham Abraham
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Treasurer
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02025-05-12
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MAKING THE GRADE-HOPE FOR AFRICAN YOUTH
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