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Maria Africa Foundation Inc
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 872874692 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · mariaafrica.org
revenue
$113K
expenses
$9K
net assets
$110K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Provide financial assistance and support to the people of Uboma Community in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of the Imo State of Nigeria, Africa

profile · synthesized from sources

Maria Africa Foundation supports children and families in Ihitte-Uboma, Nigeria, by providing access to education, food, clean water, medical care, and shelter. The organization operates through a local partnership with Ave Maria Humanitarian Foundation to ensure aid reaches those in need. Its primary initiative is the Lipari Learning Academy, a Catholic school offering holistic support including meals, uniforms, and scholarships.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Emergency Food Aid
Distributes rice and essential food supplies to families in Ihitte-Uboma, with $50 feeding a family for one month.
Lipari Learning Academy
Catholic K–6 school in Ihitte-Uboma providing education, daily meals, clean water, uniforms, and transportation for 125+ students from low-income families; employs local teachers and staff.
Spiritual Adoption Program
Monthly sponsorship program allowing donors to fund a child's education, meals, uniforms, and supplies; sponsors receive updates and letters from their supported student.
Tuition Assistance Program
Provides scholarships for secondary and vocational education, such as nursing school, for students like Elizabeth Lucy and Mary.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Operate International Primary and Secondary Schools 6 activities
    • Operate The Lipari Learning Academy
      Operates The Lipari Learning Academy in Ihitte-Uboma, Nigeria, providing education to over 120-125 students in grades K-7 from eight surrounding communities. The academy includes 12 classrooms, on-campus teacher housing, and a protective wall.
    • Operating The Lipari Learning Academy
      The organization operates The Lipari Learning Academy in Ihitte-Uboma, Nigeria, providing education to over 120-125 students in grades K-7 from eight surrounding communities. The academy includes 12 classrooms, on-campus teacher housing, and a protective wall.
    • Operating The Lipari Learning Academy
      The organization operates The Lipari Learning Academy in Ihitte-Uboma, Nigeria, providing education to over 120-125 students in grades K-7 from eight surrounding communities. This includes maintaining facilities, providing daily hot meals and clean drinking water, and offering transportation via school buses.
    • Operation of The Lipari Learning Academy
      Runs a full-time school in Ihitte-Uboma, Nigeria serving over 125 students in grades K-6 (or K-7), selected based on greatest need, and drawing children from eight surrounding communities.
    • Provide student support services at The Lipari Learning Academy
      Provides students at The Lipari Learning Academy with daily hot meals, clean drinking water, and transportation from nearby villages using two school buses.
    • School infrastructure and facilities management
      Maintains the physical campus of The Lipari Learning Academy, including 12 classrooms, on-campus housing for teachers, a protective wall, and two donor-funded school buses for student transportation.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 3 activities
    • Distributing food and supplies to villagers
      The organization provides rice, water, and money for supplies to villagers in Ihitte-Uboma, Nigeria, often through donations delivered by individuals.
    • Provide food and supplies to villagers
      Distributes rice, water, and money for supplies to villagers and feeds families in Ihitte-Uboma, Nigeria.
    • Providing food and supplies to villagers
      The organization provides rice, water, and money for supplies to villagers in Ihitte-Uboma, Nigeria, often through donations.
  • School-Based Meal Programs 1 activity
    • School feeding and water program
      Provides enrolled students with a daily hot meal and access to clean drinking water as part of their educational support.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Basic needs provision in Nigerian villages
      Distributes essential supplies including rice, clean water, and financial support to families and communities in need, often delivered through individual donors or partners.
    • Create local employment opportunities
      Employs 29 staff members, including teachers, drivers, administrators, and support staff, providing job opportunities within the local community.
    • Creating local employment opportunities
      The organization employs 29 staff members, including 10 teachers, drivers, administrators, and support staff, providing local job opportunities in the community.
    • Local employment and staffing
      Employs 29 local staff members at The Lipari Learning Academy, including 10 teachers, drivers, administrators, and support personnel, contributing to community economic development.
    • Offer tuition assistance for education
      Provides tuition assistance for individuals to attend school, including paying tuition for individuals to become registered nurses in Nigeria.
    • Providing student support services at Lipari Learning Academy
      The organization provides daily hot meals and clean drinking water to students, and offers transportation for children from nearby villages using two donor-funded school buses.
    • Providing tuition assistance for education
      The organization offers a tuition assistance program to help individuals attend school, including paying tuition for individuals to become registered nurses in Nigeria.
    • Providing tuition assistance for higher education
      The organization offers a tuition assistance program to help individuals attend school, including paying tuition for individuals to become registered nurses in Nigeria.
    • Tuition assistance for higher education
      Provides financial support to individuals pursuing higher education, such as covering tuition costs for nursing school in Nigeria.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$113K
Contributions & grants$113K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$110K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$110K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +1586.8%
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Ave Maria Humanitarian Foundation Partner — Coordinates efforts with this humanitarian organization located on the ground in Nigeria to ensure proper distribution of donations.
  • Avemaria Humanitarian Foundation Partner — Partners to monitor projects and oversee the distribution of funds, supplies, and services directly on the ground.
  • Avemaria Humanitarian Foundation Partner — Partners to monitor projects and oversee the distribution of funds, supplies, and services directly to schools, hospitals, and humanitarian programs.
  • Avemaria Humanitarian Foundation Partner — Partners to monitor projects and oversee the distribution of funds, supplies, and services on the ground.
  • Lipari family Funder — Generous donors who supported the opening of The Lipari Learning Academy.