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AFRICAN DREAM ACADEMY FOUNDATION INCORPORATED

EIN 33-1162803
International Development & Humanitarian Aid Global Education Partnerships Children & youth
Mission

To support the African Dream Academy (ADA), a tuition-free, co-educational independent school in Monrovia, Liberia, by raising tax-deductible and in-kind resources that reduce poverty and foster sustainable development through education.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About AFRICAN DREAM ACADEMY FOUNDATION INCORPORATED

African Dream Academy Foundation Incorporated (ADAF) is a U.S.-based nonprofit that raises funds and in-kind support for the African Dream Academy (ADA), a tuition-free school in Monrovia, Liberia. The foundation’s work focuses on providing free, high-quality education and student services (meals, uniforms, transportation when needed) to Liberian children so they can become productive, healthy citizens. ADAF is an active, donor-facing charity with an online presence and ongoing programming and fundraising. In recent years the organization has highlighted growth at ADA, new donor engagement initiatives, and youth ambassador and outreach programs in the U.S. to support the school’s operating needs and scholarship support.

Notable achievements

Established and scaled ADA school

Since opening in 2012 with 144 children, the supported African Dream Academy has expanded to serve roughly one to two thousand students across Nursery through 12th grade, moving from a pilot cohort to a full primary-through-secondary tuition-free school in Monrovia.

Sustained tuition-free model and student services

ADAF has maintained a tuition-free model for ADA students while providing daily nutritious meals, uniforms and targeted transportation support, enabling consistent school attendance and advancing educational outcomes for vulnerable families.

Recent U.S. donor engagement and youth programming

In 2024–2026 ADAF launched new U.S.-facing engagement efforts including a Youth Ambassador Program (2025–26) and public fundraising events and multimedia campaigns to broaden donor participation and support annual operating needs.

At a glance

Total assets
$131K
Annual revenue
$395K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
33-1162803
Location
New York, NY
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates as a tax-exempt, donor-facing charity under EIN 33-1162803 and is registered to raise funds in New York; maintains public financial filings (Form 990) and donor pages.
Profiled on nonprofit information platforms (Candid/GuideStar, ProPublica/Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator listings), reflecting public transparency of filings and core program information.
Visible, active web presence with regular news, multimedia impact updates, and an online donation portal for U.S. supporters.

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