THE MALALA FUND

EIN: 811397590 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$15,332,511
Total Expenses
$22,953,149
Total Assets
$54,521,948
Net Assets
$42,958,375
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
LENA ALFI
Phone
2127058749
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

THE MALALA FUND, founded in 2016, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $15.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $23.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

WE WORK TO ENSURE ALL GIRLS CAN ACCESS AND COMPLETE 12 YEARS OF EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,470,120
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $863,162
Other Revenue $-771
TOTAL REVENUE $15,332,511

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,095,096
Salaries & Benefits $6,360,464
Fundraising Expenses $1,905,667
Program Expenses $18,855,020
Other Expenses $3,497,589
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,953,149

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,332,511 $17,216,455 -0.1%
Expenses $22,953,149 $26,271,198 -0.1%
Net Income $-7,620,638 $-9,054,743 -0.2%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
49
Volunteers
8

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
4
$613,006
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MALALA YOUSAFZAI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN TALIENTO TREAS. & BOARD MEMB. (UNTIL 2/28/25) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MODUPE ADEFESO-OLATEJU BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEARL UZOKWE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA NAKATE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZIAUDDIN YOUSAFZAI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MCCAW BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 2/28/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN GANJU BOARD MEMBER (FROM 2/24/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENA ALFI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 39.00
Officer
$333,103 $38,876 $371,979
HUMAIRA WAKILI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 39.00
Officer
$223,887 $17,140 $241,027
ERIN HOHLFELDER CHIEF ADVISER 40.00
Highest
$295,603 $24,362 $319,965
ANJALI SINGH-CODE CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$203,248 $33,621 $236,869
MCKINLEY TRETLER COMMUNICATIONS DIR. (UNTIL 12/6/24) 40.00
Highest
$198,647 $13,189 $211,836
JULIUS DASMARINAS MEL DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/6/24) 40.00
Highest
$188,514 $21,443 $209,957
KIMBERLY MILLER MEL MANAGER (UNTIL 12/6/24) 40.00
Highest
$172,640 $14,761 $187,401
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 $15,332,511 $22,953,149 $54,521,948 $-7,620,638
2024 $17,216,455 $26,271,198 $64,233,745 $-9,054,743
2023 $55,818,336 $26,643,480 $71,574,894 $29,174,856
2022 $29,060,686 $20,849,933 $40,557,471 $8,210,753
2021 $16,339,930 $11,053,039 $27,986,421 $5,286,891
2020 $11,468,894 $10,506,753 $22,284,931 $962,141
2019 $13,242,224 $10,167,334 $20,229,882 $3,074,890
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