International Affairs
(Q30)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
AFRICAN CULTURAL SERVICES INC
Financial strength (30%)
59/100
Reliability (20%)
50/100
Effectiveness (25%)
67/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
The mission of African Cultural Services Inc. (also known as Africano Waltham or Africano) is to use a holistic approach to lift up African immigrant youth and their families to succeed in life through the provision of a safe space, educational and mental assistance, visual and performing arts, and cultural connections. Africano also provides support for basic needs such as food, shelter, and access to medical care. Africano engages with the wider community of Waltham and beyond to bridge divides, dispel myths, and promote respect, inclusion, and appreciation of diverse communities.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$702K
Total Revenue
$791K
Total Expenses
$20K
Net Assets
2
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
63.3%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
0.31x
Liability-to-Asset
0.0%
Revenue Diversification
100.0%
Executive Compensation
$133K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 1,692 similar organizations
(United States, International Affairs, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
63.3% | 89.7% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
36.7% | 6.3% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
0.3 mo | 7.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
100.0% | 99.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-12.7% | 2.3% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702K | $791K | $20K | 63.3% | 2 |
| 2024 | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | 2 |
| 2023 | $455K | $448K | $35K | 95.7% | 1 |
| 2022 | $420K | $356K | $48K | 92.5% | 1 |
| 2021 | $203K | $172K | N/A | — | 0 |
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