The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
Pablo Picasso
California Incorporation
The Neighbor Kwa Jirani Foundation is an all-volunteer California Public Benefit Corporation. The Foundation was incorporated in Sacramento, California, USA, on September 30, 2011. As a California nonprofit corporation, we are exempt from California state income tax. Here is our Exempt Determination Letter from the California Franchise Tax Board. Also included is an endorsed copy of our Articles of Incorporation from the State of California.
Federal Tax-Exempt Status
The Foundation is also recognized by the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as exempt from federal income tax as a 501(c)(3) public charity. We are qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, devises, transfers, and gifts under Sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. Here is a copy of our Federal Tax Exemption letter from the IRS. All documents on this page open in a new window.
IRS Verification
The Foundation’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3842273. If you would like to check our status with the IRS, you can visit the IRS’ website for Exempt Organizations and use our EIN to verify our tax-exempt nonprofit status. You can also review all of our federal tax returns, starting from 2013 through the most recent tax year filed, on the same IRS site.
Registration in Kenya
In the Republic of Kenya, the Foundation is also registered as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Here is a copy of our Certificate of Registration from the Ministry of Devolution and Planning.
Amani Primary School
Also in the Republic of Kenya, the Foundation owns and operates a primary school for orphaned children. No paying students are admitted. The name of the school is Amani Primary School for Orphans. Here is a copy of the Ministry of Education and Technology’s Registration of Amani ECDE and Primary School letter. Also included is a copy of the school’s Certificate of Registration.
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Who is My Neighbor?
“This question Christ answered in the parable of the Good Samaritan. He showed that our neighbor does not mean merely one of the church or faith to which we belong. It has no reference to race, color, or class distinction.
Our neighbor is every soul who is wounded and bruised by the adversary. Our neighbor is everyone who is the property of God.”
Ellen White, Christ Object Lesson, p 376