UBUNTU GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

EIN: 453558133 501(c)(3) International Affairs

CONCORD, MA

Total Revenue
$596,765
Total Expenses
$595,896
Total Assets
$155,392
Net Assets
$11,146
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
AMY GLEASON
Phone
9782047129
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

UBUNTU GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $597K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

SUPPORT SOUTH AFRICAN NON-PROFITS THAT ARE WORKING HARD TO ELIMINATE THE DEEP INIQUITIES PERSISTENT IN POST-APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA TODAY. BY CONNECTING THESE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS WITH AMERICAN RESOURCES AND ENERGY, UBUNTU GLOBAL CONNECTIONS SEEKS TO PLAY A SUPPORTIVE AND COMPASSIONATE ROLE, FACILITATING FURTHER PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT IN SOME OF SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST SCARRED AND CHALLENGED COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $545,908

GRANTS MADE TO AXIUM EDUCATION WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS IN RURAL VILLAGES IN MQAANDULI IN EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF SOUTH AFRICA. WEBSITE...

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GRANTS MADE TO AXIUM EDUCATION WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS IN RURAL VILLAGES IN MQAANDULI IN EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF SOUTH AFRICA. WEBSITE WWW.AXIUMEDUCATION.ORG

Program 2
Expenses: $16,989

GRANTS MADE TO SIHAMBA SONKE. SIHAMBA SONKE (MEANING "WALKING TOGETHER") IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN RURAL SOUTH AFRICA (NEAR ZITHULELE IN THE EASTERN CAPE) FOCUSED ON RAISING VALUE-DRIVEN...

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GRANTS MADE TO SIHAMBA SONKE. SIHAMBA SONKE (MEANING "WALKING TOGETHER") IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN RURAL SOUTH AFRICA (NEAR ZITHULELE IN THE EASTERN CAPE) FOCUSED ON RAISING VALUE-DRIVEN YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH MENTORSHIP, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND SKILLS TRANSFER. THEY AIM TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG MEN WHO ARE OFTEN TRAPPED BY SOCIO-ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,200

GRANTS MADE TO JABULANI RURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION WHICH FOCUSES ON HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, POVERTY RELIEF, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN ZITHULELE VILLAGE ON THE WILD COAST...

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GRANTS MADE TO JABULANI RURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION WHICH FOCUSES ON HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, POVERTY RELIEF, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN ZITHULELE VILLAGE ON THE WILD COAST IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF SOUTH AFRICA.GRANTS MADE TO NEW HOPE SA WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR PREVIOUSLY HOMELESS MEN IN THE CAPE TOWN AREA.WEBSITE: WWW.JABULANIFOUNDATION.ORG

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $596,764
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $596,765

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $587,370
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $589,794
Other Expenses $8,526
TOTAL EXPENSES $595,896

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $596,765 $444,994 +0.3%
Expenses $595,896 $443,368 +0.3%
Net Income $869 $1,626 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY GLEASON PRESIDENT 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE KLEYN TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GATHERCOLE CLERK 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA BREWSTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN STEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIMI RUTLEDGE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY TRIESCHMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONIA VON GOTTBERG DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $596,765 $595,896 $155,392 $869
2024 $444,994 $443,368 $42,260 $1,626
2023 $460,953 $452,083 $14,651 $8,870
2022 $354,550 $355,549 $5,781 $-999
2021 $352,412 $352,599 $4,780 $-187
2020 $243,126 $240,932 $4,467 $2,194
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