named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Health at ADA
Partnership with Haven Care, Inc. to provide free healthcare to all students, along with daily snacks and hot midday meals.
Early Childhood Division
Educational program for children ages 3–5 using the Zoo-phonics multisensory language arts curriculum to support cognitive and literacy development.
Elementary Division
Grades 1–6 program following the Liberian national curriculum with instruction in core subjects and special classes including French, music, art, and physical education.
High School Division
Grades 10–12 program offering rigorous academic courses including biology, chemistry, physics, and counseling, preparing students for leadership roles in Liberia.
Junior High Division
Grades 7–9 program with specialized instruction in English, literature, math, science, and social studies, plus advanced special classes and exam preparation.
The Vocational School
Skills training program for parents of students, offering courses in computer skills, tailoring, catering, beauty care, carpentry, plumbing, and other trades.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Delivering vocational training for adultsOffers vocational skills training to parents and community members, with approximately 560 currently enrolled (500 women and 60 men), and over 1,500 women trained since 2017. Graduated 350 adults in seven disciplines, equipping them with job-market-relevant skills.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Operating a children's health clinicRuns the Children's Health Clinic at African Dream Academy, providing free healthcare services to students, staff, and the surrounding community. The clinic opened in April 2016.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operating a tuition-free school in LiberiaProvides full-time, tuition-free education from nursery through 12th grade to 1,500 students at two campuses in Paynesville, Monrovia, Liberia. The school was established in 2012 and expanded incrementally to include all grades, graduating its first senior class in 2022.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising and community engagement eventsHosts annual fundraising events including benefit concerts, movie screenings, seasonal shopping events, and campaigns such as the Dream Holiday Red Bag Campaign to support school operations and mission.
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Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
- Providing comprehensive student support servicesSupplies all enrolled students with daily meals, free healthcare through an on-site clinic, clean water, school uniforms, transportation, learning materials, and access to facilities including libraries, computer labs, and science labs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting life skills and counseling programsOperated the African Dream Camp from 2005 to 2011, delivering counseling and life skills education to 6,000 Liberian children through two-week sessions multiple times per year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$395K
Contributions & grants$395K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$414K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$52K
Grants paid out$299K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$131K
Cash$113K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$128K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- Blanche Mansfield — Director
- Christine Garrison — Director
- Daryl Davis — Secretary
- Gracey Stoddard — Vice President
- Heidi R Leiser — Vice President
- Inzata Fofana — Director
- Jennifer Coyle — Director
- Kathryn Smerling — Director
- Kurt W Roeloffs — Chairman Emeritus
- Lise Evans — Director
- Lydia Spinelli — President
- Reverend Thomas Smith — Corporate Secretary
- Richard Rippe — Treasurer
- Robert McCrie — Director
- Sam Seraphim — Director
- William Hardie — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- African Dream Academy Network — Primary educational institution supported by the African Dream Academy Foundation.
- African Dream Academy, Inc. Partner — Shared mission and operations with African Dream Academy Foundation
- American School of Monrovia, Liberia Partner — Source of first Academic Director, Mrs. Weata Korfeh, who helped establish ADA's curriculum and school culture.
- Brick Church Government — Email contact for donation forms is hosted under brickchurch.org domain, indicating an institutional affiliation or partnership.
- Dr. Lydia Spinelli Partner — Co-creator and board president of African Dream Academy Foundation
- Haven Care, Inc. Partner — Provides free health care services to all students at African Dream Academy through a partnership established in April 2016.
- J.McLaughlin Partner — Collaborates with J.McLaughlin on fundraising events such as "Sip, Shop & Celebrate Fall" and a November 2024 event.
- Liberia Council of Churches Partner — Collaborated with the Liberia Council of Churches on community and religious initiatives in Liberia.
- Liberian filmmaker Partner — Hired a Liberian filmmaker to produce a video of the new school campus.
- Red Cross Partner — Collaborated with the Red Cross in humanitarian efforts in Liberia.
- Rev. Sam Enders Partner — Founder and CEO of African Dream Academy
- United Nations Partner — Worked with the United Nations in humanitarian and community development initiatives in Liberia.
strategies · 4
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.
- Education as Empowerment and Social Transformationmethodology: education-as-empowermentBy providing high-quality, tuition-free education, the organization empowers Liberian youth and transforms national prospects because education enables responsible citizenship, breaks cycles of poverty, and fosters long-term societal change.
- Gender Equity through Inclusive Educationmethodology: gender-equity-through-educationBy providing educational opportunities to both girls and boys, the organization advances gender equity because inclusive access to education challenges systemic disparities and promotes equal long-term outcomes.
- Holistic Education through Integrated Supportmethodology: holistic-educationBy combining education with healthcare, nutrition, and psychosocial support, the organization enables student success because addressing comprehensive needs removes barriers to learning and fosters holistic development.
- Individualized and Child-Centered Pedagogymethodology: individualized-educationBy using individualized instruction and a balance of teacher-led and child-initiated learning, the organization fosters critical thinking and holistic development because recognizing diverse learning needs and styles enhances engagement and cognitive growth.