How we steward every dollar
SREF is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and we treat every gift as a trust placed in us by our donors and partners. Below is our tax-exempt status, how we allocate funds, and our published reports.
- Our mission
- Building self-reliance in Ghana through education and career mentorship.
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- Employer ID number
- 33-3224010
- Operating in
- Ghana · Tanzania · United States
Where your donation goes
A fund allocation policy, adopted by the Board
SREF's Board of Trustees adopted this policy to keep overhead low and impact high. It applies across every program.
- 80% Direct program services
- 10% Program administration
- 10% Field operations
Programs
- Education and self-reliance training
- Career mentorship
- Laptops, internet and school supplies
- Tuition payment support
Administration
- Governance and compliance
- Financial management
- Monitoring & evaluation
- The operational backbone that keeps SREF accountable
Fundraising & development
- Donor engagement
- Campaigns that keep the mission funded
- Partner development
- Communications
Where funding comes from
The sources that make the programs possible
A broad base is what keeps a nonprofit steady — no single source carries the mission alone.
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Individual donors 95%
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Church & community partners 0%
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Corporate sponsorships 0%
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Grants & foundations 10%
“Every donor deserves to know exactly how their gift is put to work. As we grow SREF, we are committed to disclosing our finances openly, and to holding ourselves to the same standard of accountability we ask of our partners.”
Financial documents
Published each year, as they become available
SREF received IRS 501(c)(3) determination effective February 5, 2025, with a fiscal year running January 1 – December 31. Documents for a given year are available by request in the meantime.
Annual Report
Audited Financial Statement
IRS Form 990
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Want our governing documents or IRS letter?
Have a question about our finances, or would you like a copy of our governing documents and IRS determination letter? Just ask — we will send them.