irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $92KCONDUCTED AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR YOUTH LIVING IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO TO IMPROVE SOCIAL INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THIS PHASE INCLUDED CONDUCTING A MARKET ASSESSMENT, ENGAGING AND TRAINING YOUTH, AND DEVELOPING MATERIALS TO SUPPORT YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS TO SUSTAIN BUSINESS START-UPS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Accelerated Learning Programs
Provides catch-up education for out-of-school children and mothers in South Sudan and Uganda, focusing on literacy and foundational learning
Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI)
Provides primary education through radio-based learning programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo, adapting the national curriculum into radio dramas guided by trained teaching assistants
Mothers’ Empowerment Program
Supports mothers in conflict zones with psychosocial services, maternal health care, adult literacy, business skills training, and access to savings groups
Safe Spaces for Children
Establishes protected environments in Afghanistan and Uganda where children can learn and play safely, with psychosocial support and educational resources
Youth Entrepreneurship Training
Offers vocational training and seed funding to youth in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan to start small businesses and build economic independence
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Building local capacity through community-based partnershipsStrengthens the capacity of community-based organizations in South Sudan and Uganda by providing resources, toolkits, and co-implementation support for education and skills training programs, while employing locally based staff (99% from host countries) to ensure contextually grounded programming.
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Delivering education programs in the Democratic Republic of the CongoImproves literacy and learning outcomes for children, especially girls, through accelerated learning programs, radio-based education using adapted national curricula, and community engagement to support education access in conflict-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Delivering integrated support in AfghanistanProvides education, psychosocial support, safe spaces, vocational training, maternal health services, and humanitarian relief to children, families, and returning refugees in Afghanistan, including trauma-informed parenting programs and radio-based learning initiatives to reduce maternal anxiety about education access.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Delivering maternal and family support in conflict-affected regionsOffers trauma-informed parenting programs, psychosocial services, adult literacy training, and life skills education to support maternal mental health, parent-child relationships, and mothers’ ability to support their children’s education and exercise their rights in conflict-affected settings.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Expanding education and economic opportunities in UgandaProvides education, vocational training, and economic opportunities to young refugees and host communities in Uganda, including skills training and small business support, while also offering childcare and education recovery services.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding War Child CanadaProvides financial support to War Child Canada through grants, enabling its humanitarian programs in conflict-affected regions.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Implementing education and livelihood programs in South SudanDelivers primary education, skills training, and economic opportunities in South Sudan, including seed funding and resources for local farmers, with a focus on equitable access for girls and youth, alongside childcare support and accelerated learning programs for education recovery.
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Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
- Providing economic development and entrepreneurship support in the Democratic Republic of the CongoSupports youth economic empowerment through market assessments, entrepreneurship training, business start-up materials, and seed funding to enable sustainable livelihoods for young people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Rehabilitating schools and providing learning materials in YemenRehabilitates schools and distributes learning and play materials to restore and support children’s access to education in Yemen.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.14M
Contributions & grants$1.20M105%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$-71K
expenses
Total expenses$962K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out$562K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$395K
Cash$385K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$371K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
7 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue +130.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA NUTT | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 5 | $30K |
board members · 6
- DANIELLE STAMPLEY — SECRETARY
- GREG SLEWETT — BOARD MEMBER
- HATIM SHAFIQUE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA HALE — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- MICHAEL EIZENGA — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER STRINGHAM — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Canada’s Walk of Fame Partner — Recognized Dr. Samantha Nutt, founder and president of War Child USA, as a 2025 inductee under the Humanitarianism pillar.
- CrowdChange Partner — Platform partner for fundraising campaigns, including eCard purchases supporting mothers in conflict zones.
- CrowdChange Partner — Platform used to host fundraising pages for War Child USA.
- War Child Network — War Child USA is part of the broader War Child network delivering programs for war-affected children.
- War Child Canada Partner — Receives financial support from War Child USA and shares a mission to protect children in conflict zones.
- community-based organizations Partner — Collaborates with community-based organizations in South Sudan and Uganda to co-implement education and skills training programs and build local capacity.
- local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to leverage local knowledge and experience in meeting community-specific needs.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Grantmaking to Amplify Local Impactmethodology: grantmaking_to_local_partnersBy providing financial support to local charities in war-affected areas, the organization extends its reach and raises global awareness because resourcing frontline actors enables contextually relevant programming while building broader advocacy networks.
- Integrated Maternal Empowerment for Intergenerational Resiliencemethodology: mother_centered_developmentBy empowering mothers through integrated education, economic training, and psychosocial support, the organization strengthens family and community resilience because maternal well-being is a foundational driver of child development and long-term stability in crisis settings.
- Locally Led Humanitarian Actionmethodology: community_driven_humanitarian_actionBy partnering with local organizations and using community-driven models, the organization produces more equitable and sustainable outcomes in conflict-affected areas because locally led interventions are better aligned with community needs and reduce power imbalances inherent in traditional aid.
- Sustained Advocacy and Program Delivery Beyond Media Cyclesmethodology: sustained_program_deliveryBy maintaining ongoing support regardless of media attention, the organization ensures continuity of care and impact in conflict zones because sustained engagement builds trust and prevents disruption of critical services during prolonged crises.
- Three-Pillar Integrated Programmingmethodology: three_pillar_approachBy addressing education, justice, and opportunity together, the organization meets the interconnected needs of war-affected children and families because these domains are mutually reinforcing in breaking cycles of poverty and violence.