BUILD A BETTER BENIN CORP
EIN 46-2142328 · Unknown (Z99)
What they do
BUILT AN ORPHANAGE for ADANDONED CHILDREN (BOHICON - MAISON DE LDESTINEE A.K.A. HOUSE of DESTINY) THAT WAS COMPLETED IN APRIL 2017. OUR CHILDRENS HOME for THE ADANDONED is LOCATED IN NORTHERN BENIN, IN THE VILLAGE of TANQUIETA. THIS HOME PROVIDES SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING and EDUCATION for OUR CHILDREN TAKEN OFF THE STREETS.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Leadership and board
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ALANA GARRIGUESSECRETARY
CLAIRE SCHULZTREASURER
DEBORAH MARTINDIRECTOR
DENISE CHAPMANVICE PRESIDENT
SARAH CHAPMANPRESIDENT & CEO
About this charity
- Location
- PO BOX 1005, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254
- County
- Los Angeles
- In care of
- SARAH CHAPMAN
- Primary officer
- SARAH CHAPMAN, President & CEO
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2023
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2023
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- MCKINNEY AND COMPANY CPA PROFESSIONAL CORP
- NTEE classification
- Unknown (Z99)
- IRS tax category
- Unknown