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Tanzanian Children's Fund

Creating a home for children. Transforming communities. Building futures in Tanzania.

four stars

96.60

9 Waterhouse Street Cambridge, MA 02138
tel: (617) 913-3763   Web Site
EIN: 74-3087284

Board Leadership
Jody Drake
Board Chair

CEO
India Howell
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 96.60 four stars
  Financial 97.35 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

97.35

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 07/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 84.5%
  Administrative Expenses 8.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 7.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.07
  Program Expenses Growth 9.6%
  Liabilities to Assets < 0.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Tanzanian Children's Fund on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Tanzanian Children's Fund on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Tanzanian Children's Fund (MA) 96.60 four stars
Cambodian Children's Fund (CA) 98.23 four stars
Children's Cup (TX) 90.39 four stars
Alliance for Children Everywhere (WA) 88.80 three stars
All God's Children (IL) 92.64 four stars

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The Tanzanian Children's Fund works to ensure that all children and families in the Karatu region of northern Tanzania lead healthy and productive lives and have the opportunity to become positive agents of change for their country. In order to achieve our goals, TCF provides a loving and permanent home for marginalized children at the Rift Valley Children's Village. However, TCF also recognizes that the best way to promote the well-being of all children is to provide access to high-quality education, free healthcare, and microfinance trainings and loans to the entire community. Our innovative, multi-pronged approach to addressing systemic poverty is what has enabled us to have a deep impact and catalyze real and lasting change.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,983,855
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,983,855
   Program Service Revenue $65,648
Total Primary Revenue $2,049,503
   Other Revenue $37,310
TOTAL REVENUE $2,086,813
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,264,707
   Administrative Expenses $102,588
   Fundraising Expenses $106,714
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,474,009
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $612,804
   
Net Assets $2,869,174

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Support for Rift Valley Children's Fund $1,264,707 100.0%

Ratings History
Tanzanian Children's Fund has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 07/01/2017 96.60 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 96.66 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 02/01/2016 96.86 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 74-3087284
Name in IRS Master File TANZANIAN CHILDRENS FUND INC
NTEE Code P20
NTEE Classification Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date May, 2003
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$61,000 4.13% India Howell Executive Director

The Tanzanian Children's Fund works to ensure that all children and families in the Karatu region of northern Tanzania lead healthy and productive lives and have the opportunity to become positive agents of change for their country. In order to achieve our goals, TCF provides a loving and permanent home for marginalized children at the Rift Valley Children's Village. However, TCF also recognizes that the best way to promote the well-being of all children is to provide access to high-quality education, free healthcare, and microfinance trainings and loans to the entire community. Our innovative, multi-pronged approach to addressing systemic poverty is what has enabled us to have a deep impact and catalyze real and lasting change.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Tanzanian Children's Fund (MA) 96.60 four stars
Children Incorporated (VA) 93.54 four stars
Share & Care Foundation (NJ) 87.55 three stars
Children's Cup (TX) 90.39 four stars
Heart for Africa (GA) 89.22 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Tanzanian Children's Fund
9 Waterhouse Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
tel: (617) 913-3763
EIN: 74-3087284

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Board Leadership

Jody Drake
Board Chair

CEO

India Howell
Executive Director

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