BUYAMBA INC

EIN: 562628066 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

Total Revenue
$1,906,363
Total Expenses
$1,602,358
Total Assets
$774,154
Net Assets
$774,154
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JULIE DIMAS
Phone
8055580089
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BUYAMBA INC, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $304K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND FUNDRAISE FOR THE MINISTRY OF BUYAMBA OUTREACH MINISTRIES, AN NGO IN KAMPALA, UGANDA, THROUGH THEIR GOD CARES SCHOOLS. BUYAMBA PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT, LOVE, AND CARE TO THE ORPHANED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN THEY SERVE IN UGANDA. THE NGO DIRECTLY PROVIDES EDUCATION, FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, HOUSING, CLOTHING, AND RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION TO THESE NEEDY CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,409,753

BUYAMBA INC'S SOLE PROGRAM SERVICE IS TO SUPPORT THE UGANDAN NGO IN THEIR MINISTRY TO ORPHANED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. THIS EFFORT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION AT THE NGO'S SCHOOL SYSTEM...

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BUYAMBA INC'S SOLE PROGRAM SERVICE IS TO SUPPORT THE UGANDAN NGO IN THEIR MINISTRY TO ORPHANED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. THIS EFFORT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION AT THE NGO'S SCHOOL SYSTEM CALLED GOD CARES SCHOOLS (NURSERY, PRIMARY, AND HIGH SCHOOL). THE STUDENTS ARE LATER LAUNCHED INTO HIGHER LEVELS OF LEARNING SUCH AS UNIVERSITIES AND TRADE SCHOOLS UNDER OUR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM. THE NGO IN UGANDA DETERMINES ITS NEEDS/PROJECTS, AND BUYAMBA, INC FUNDS (VIA GRANTS) THESE REQUESTS. SUPPORT IS GENERATED THROUGH CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS AS WE PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE CRISIS OF UGANDA'S CHILDREN. THE SCHOOLS SERVE OVER 1,900 STUDENTS, INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 800 ORPHANS. THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS TUITION GRANTS WHICH COVER OVER 1,600 OF THESE STUDENTS. THE BUILDING PROGRAM GRANTS ARE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRIMARY & HIGH SCHOOL'S MAIN BUILDING, ASSEMBLY HALL, GIRLS' DORMS AND BOYS' DORMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,894,273
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $12,090
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,906,363

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,267,206
Salaries & Benefits $186,832
Fundraising Expenses $127,336
Program Expenses $1,409,753
Other Expenses $148,320
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,602,358

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,906,363 $1,408,541 +0.4%
Expenses $1,602,358 $1,444,294 +0.1%
Net Income $304,005 $-35,753 -9.5%
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
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
7

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
3
$80,013
Total Directors
8
$80,013
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIE DIMAS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$75,000 $5,013 $80,013
DAVID DIMAS BOARD PRESID 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA LEAVITT TREASURER & 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEGNA HORTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER GILLETTE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT REITEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES CRAWFORD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH JEPSEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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 $1,906,363 $1,602,358 $774,154 $304,005
2024 $1,408,541 $1,444,294 $470,149 $-35,753
2023 $1,476,434 $1,348,115 $505,902 $128,319
2022 $1,379,941 $1,362,026 $377,583 $17,915
2021 $1,375,695 $1,506,414 $359,668 $-130,719
2020 $1,286,377 $1,197,409 $490,610 $88,968
2019 $1,283,675 $1,430,377 $414,519 $-146,702
2018 $1,356,697 $1,385,624 $548,119 $-28,927
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