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World Education Fund is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Shan I Judy Severson. It holds total assets of $269K. Annual income is reported at $55K. Total assets have grown from $21K in 2022 to $301K in 2023. E-books for students in Tanzania who are supported by World Education Fund's grant to The School Fund a grantee organization listed in Part XIV. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. According to available records, World Education Fund has made 11 grants totaling $231K, with a median grant of $18K. Annual giving has grown from $96K in 2021 to $135K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $70K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Since 2018 WEF has paid for school fees & expenses e.g. textbooks for needy secondary school students in remote western Kenya. Students also gather with WEF's local representative the pastor of a church & a WEF graduate for educational workshops e.g. computer keyboarding & motivation to stay in school. Schools pre-selected by WEF in prior years identify eligible students and then provide feedback about their progress. Costs for 2021 $8100 fees wired to 5 public schools for 81 students $8100 for their school books & supplies $445 for 2 workshops $100 local operating expenses.
Expenses: $17K
E-books for students in Tanzania who are supported by World Education Fund's grant to The School Fund a grantee organization listed in Part XIV. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants.
World Education Fund has distributed a total of $231K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $70K.
World Education Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
World Education Fund is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$65K
Total Assets
$301K
Fair Market Value
$296K
Net Worth
$301K
Grants Paid
$58K
Contributions
$345K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total: $290K
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$231K
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$34K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The School Fundfunding for poor students: school fees & expenses for 49 O-level & 72 A-level secondary school students & 68 university students; supervised computer labs; secondary school lunches textbook & school supplies program; library reference books for 8 schools; sanitary towel project for female secondary school students; student workshops clubs & volunteerism activities to promote education & public service. Equivalency determination obtained. | Iringa Town | $34K | 2022 |
| U-Tena Youth Organizationeducational funding for 117 students from poor districts in Nairobi: school fees & expenses for secondary students. Equivalency determination obtained | Nairobi | $34K | 2022 |
| Namboboto Boys' Secondary SchoolSchool fees wired to public secondary schools for 36 students for 2021-22 school year | Funyula | $4K | 2021 |
| Nyakhobi High SchoolSchool fees wired to a public secondary school for 20 students for 2021-22 school year | Funyula | $2K | 2021 |
| St Peter'S Busibi Girls' SchoolSchool fees wired to a public secondary school for 15 students for 2021-22 school year | Funyula | $2K | 2021 |
| Nangina Girls'High SchoolSchool fees wired to a public secondary school for 5 students for 2021-22 school year | Funyula | $500 | 2021 |
| Sigalame High SchoolSchool fees wired to a public secondary school for 5 students for 2021-22 school year | Funyula | $500 | 2021 |