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EIN 20-5961736

Valentino Achak Deng Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
San Francisco
State
California
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
Description
The Valentino Achak Deng Foundation increases access to education in post-conflict South Sudan by constructing and operating schools, libraries, teacher-training institutes, and community centers. The foundation's largest program is an all girls school called Alok Girls' Academy, with approximately 800 enrolled in 2022. The foundation also created a scholarship program due to unforeseen circumstances with the old campus. The organization is based in San Francisco, CA.
Total revenues
$261,596
2023
Total expenses
$390,612
2023
Total assets
$845,251
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Valentino Achak Deng Foundation

The vad Foundation has sponsored 372 girls in elementary and high school programs during the 2024 academic year. The girls known as the vadf girl scholars are subdivided into 183 enrolled in elementary school and 189 in high school. They are enrolled in a secure and conducive learning environment at the cornerstones vision academy in aweil, northern bahr el gazal state. Additionally, the Foundation has sponsored 14 learners in vocational training. The learners undertook essential careers in carpentry, masonry, mechanical, electrical, and ict programs at an affiliate don bosco center in wau, western bahr el gazal. All the vocational school learners will graduate in december 2024 after which some will be assigned by the Foundation to help with the education and community livelihood programs.

Who funds Valentino Achak Deng Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$57,000
The Shinemaker FoundationGeneral Donation To Public Charity$16,136
DAFgiving360International, Foreign Affairs$13,300
...and 5 more grants received

Financials for Valentino Achak Deng Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$260,072
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,524
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$261,596

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Data update history
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Apatow-Mann Family Foundation
January 9, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $16,136 from The Shinemaker Foundation
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,302 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
849 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
vadfoundation.com/ 
Phone
(415) 550-8840
IRS details
EIN
20-5961736
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0163078
FTB Entity ID
2843734
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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