AFRICAN CULTURAL SERVICES INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

AFRICAN CULTURAL SERVICES INC

EIN 27-3145250 · International Development (Q30)

What they do

African Cultural Services Inc. Continued Expanding Its Intergenerational Programming During 2025 By Serving African Immigrant Youth, Families, and Elders Across Multiple Middlesex County and Greater Boston Communities. Programs Included Afterschool Educational Support, Saturday Enrichment Activities, Cultural Arts Training, Youth Leadership Development, Mentorship, Elder Engagement, Food and Hygiene Distribution, Transportation Assistance, Wellness Programming, School and University Cultural Presentations, Storytelling, and Community-based Performances. The Organization Uses Visual and Performing Arts, Cultural Identity Development, Storytelling, Mentorship, and Community Engagement As Tools to Strengthen Confidence, Belonging, Leadership, Emotional Wellness, Academic Growth, and Long-term Stability Among Participating Youth and Families.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $63.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

71.36%of revenue went to mission work63.3% of expenses · Program services

$112.67spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

41.31%of revenue went to management and office costs36.7% of expenses

$0.03in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $88,980 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $71,721 for JULIET NAJJUMBA (CEO/FOUNDER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$702,231

Mission workProgram services$501,11171.36% of revenue63.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$290,10041.31% of revenue36.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$791,211112.67% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 63.3% mission · 36.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 112.67% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 65.9% mission · 34.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.24% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 95.7% mission · 4.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.53% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 92.4% mission · 7.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.84% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 69.0% mission · 30.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.02% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 92.0% mission · 28.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.54% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 47.3% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.56% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 77.4% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.09% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$702,231

Expenses$791,211

Annual shortfall $88,980 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$501,111 · 63.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$290,100 · 36.7% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$702,231

Expenses$791,211

Assets$20,402

Income$586,571

Contributions$702,134

Mission work (program services)$501,111

Management and general$290,100

Executive compensation (total)$22,600

Accounting fees$725

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JULIET NAJJUMBACEO/FOUNDER · 40 hrs/week $71,721

DOROTH MUGABIMANAGING DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $61,060

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)

JULIET NAJJUMBACEO/FOUNDER

DOROTH MUGABIMANAGING DIRECTOR

ALLAN MUGISATREASURER

IVY NATABIBOARD MEMBER

LAURA VAN ZANDTCLERK

MARIA DIMAGGIOPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2013
Location: 271 Ridge Lane Apt 11, Waltham, MA 02452
County: Middlesex
In care of: Juliet Najjumba
Primary officer: Juliet Najjumba, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emaildigitsandcastles@yahoo.com Phone(781) 298-1545

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SMHANKINS CONSULTING
NTEE classification: International Development (Q30)
IRS tax category: International Development