EIN 85-2563277

The Lobiko Initiative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
Description
The Lobiko Initiative advances the holistic development of children to lead a purpose-driven life of wellbeing, equips a generation of leaders that empower transformational change, and promotes the necessary infrastructures for economic sustainability. Through its partnership with the Sanguma Foundation in the Congo, it directly impacted the lives of over 2,000 people in the Gemena region by supporting 94 orphaned or vulnerable children with education, providing clean water to over 1,800 people, and offering job skills training for women. It is located in Murrieta, CA.
Total revenues
$364,842
2024
Total expenses
$311,780
2024
Total assets
$126,384
2024
Num. employees
2
2024

Program areas at The Lobiko Initiative

In fiscal year 2024, Lobiko transformed lives by directly impacting over 10,900 individuals and serving more than 3,600 community members through comprehensive, community-led initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our programs, delivered through key partners including The Sanguma Foundation, Mama Monique Foundation, and Gemena Football Academy, provided critical child welfare support to over 400 vulnerable children, enhanced healthcare for thousands (including 2,366 individuals served and 105 babies delivered), advanced educational opportunities for hundreds of students, and promoted economic empowerment. These coordinated efforts not only addressed immediate needs but also established a sustainable foundation for long-term community transformation.

Who funds The Lobiko Initiative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Congo-VoiceProgram Support$49,844
New Horizons FoundationProgram Support$12,700

Personnel at The Lobiko Initiative

NameTitleCompensation
Wilita SangumaManager$46,614

Financials for The Lobiko Initiative

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$364,818
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$24
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$364,842

Form 990s for The Lobiko Initiative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-122025-02-18990View PDF
2023-122024-05-13990EZView PDF
2022-122023-04-15990EZView PDF
2021-122022-05-06990EZView PDF

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Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Allstate Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Leslie Family Foundation
June 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
ReligionChildren
Characteristics
ReligiousOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
38525 Windingwalk Dr
Murrieta, CA 92563
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
County
Riverside County, CA
Website URL
lobiko.org/ 
Phone
(951) 412-9392
IRS details
EIN
85-2563277
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X12: Religion-Related Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0274438
FTB Entity ID
4613687
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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