Civic Intelligence

The Afara Foundation

EIN 85-3379206 • 501(c)3 • Simi Valley, CA

Profile

To promote social progress economic development and democratic governance in africa by providing monetary grants to impact-focused social enterprises and organizations within the united states and across africa

350 Almond LnSimi Valley, CA 93065

https: afarafoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

97th percentile

89%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Assets

$125,685

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$633

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$125,052

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$154,500

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$16,905

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$137,595

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2024: $125,685Liabilities 2024: $633Net Assets 2024: $125,0522024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$125,685
Liabilities$633
Net Assets$125,052

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $154,500Expenses 2024: $16,905Net Income 2024: $137,5952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$154,500
Expenses$16,905
Net Income$137,595

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.01$1.25$1.55$0.17$1.38
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$154,500
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote social progress economic development and democratic governance in africa by providing monetary grants to impact-focused social enterprises and organizations within the united states and across africa

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE AFARA FOUNDATION ADVANCES SOCIAL PROGRESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA BY FUNDING AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH THE AFARA INITIATIVE. TO DATE IT HAS REACHED OVER 730 STUDENTS ACROSS MORE THAN 119 UNIVERSITIES EQUIPPING THEM WITH LEADERSHIP CAREER READINESS AND DIGITAL SKILLS THAT HAVE HELPED MANY SECURE POSITIONS IN LEADING GLOBAL AND AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS GOOGLE META GOLDMAN SACHS AND ARM. THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE THE PATHWAY PROGRAMME AND BRIDGE FELLOWSHIP THE FOUNDATION FOSTERS EMPLOYABILITY INNOVATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUTH. IT HAS ALSO EXPANDED INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDING WITH THE MOREHEAD-CAIN FOUNDATION TO CONNECT AFRICAN STUDENTS WITH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SECURED MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING TO SCALE ITS PROGRAMS AND DEEPEN ITS IMPACT ACROSS THE CONTINENT.$12,000$12,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
OMOLARA RABIUPresident-$0--
MARGARET MEAGERSecretary-$0--
VEDA SUNASSEEDirector-$0--
GORDON TAYLORDirector-$0--
LUCY HOLLMANDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Afara Foundation
EIN
85-3379206
Address
350 ALMOND LN, Simi Valley, CA 93065

Signing Officer

Name
Sachi Arora
Title
Chief of Staff
Phone
6468986962
Signed
2025-11-18
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Smarter Good Inc
Address
261 CORBETT AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Preparer
Lina Canon
Phone
8573230068
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 10

| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid:, Amount:| PART I LINE 10 GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID: AFARA INITIATIVE NIGERIA - 3RD PARTY DONATION. THESE FUNDS WERE ADMINISTERED SOLELY FOR PROGRAM PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT RETAIN OR BENEFIT FROM THE FUNDS., $12000|

Part I, line 16

| Other Expenses:, Amount:| PART I LINE 16 OTHER EXPENSES: BANK FEES - $ 207.00 AND FACILITATION FEE - $ 4,698.00, $4905|

Part II, line 26

| Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| PASSTHROUGH PAYMENTS, $12783, $633|

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