New York, NY

JACARANDA FOUNDATION INC

EIN 76-0774306

International Development & Humanitarian Aid Global Education Partnerships Children & youth Low-income

Mission

Educating underprivileged children in Malawi, and providing the tools to help them realize their potential.

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

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About JACARANDA FOUNDATION INC

Jacaranda Foundation Inc is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the Jacaranda School for Orphans in Limbe, Malawi, offering free primary and secondary education and wraparound services for highly vulnerable and orphaned children. The organization was founded by Marie da Silva and operates programs in education, nutrition, health support, literacy (library-building), vocational training and community economic-strengthening. In recent years Jacaranda has maintained an active donor-facing presence (regular annual reports and public fundraising), responded to humanitarian needs in Malawi (including emergency relief operations following Cyclone Freddy), continued expansion of its literacy and community outreach programs, and supported post-secondary scholarship placements for students from the school.

Notable achievements

CNN Hero (Founder)

Founder Marie da Silva was recognized as a CNN Hero, elevating the organization’s profile and helping catalyze international support for the Jacaranda School and its programs.

Free School Serving 400+ Students

Operates the Jacaranda School for Orphans—one of the only fully free primary and secondary schools in Malawi—providing tuition-free education, daily meals, uniforms and school supplies to over 400 orphaned and vulnerable learners.

Luc’s Library & Literacy Program

Established a sustained library-building and literacy program (Luc’s Library) that has created multiple libraries and reading resources for public primary schools and Jacaranda students, expanding community access to books and learning spaces.

At a glance

Total assets: $669K
Annual revenue: $611K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 76-0774306
Location: New York, NY
Website: www.jacarandafoundation.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Two-star Charity Navigator profile (score ~67%) reflecting strong program expense ratios and recorded financial filings.

Consistent tax-exempt status and public filing history as a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 76-0774306), with Form 990 records and published annual impact reports.

Frequent media and local coverage of the school’s impact in Malawi and the founder’s profile (including international recognition through the CNN Heroes program).

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