Better Understanding of Life in Africa Inc
Nonprofit profile at a glance
- EIN
- 262822666
- IRS 990-N coverage
- 2025–2025
- Official website data refreshed
- Sep 2026
- Forms available
- Form 990-EZ 2022, Form 990-N 2025
- Location
- Washington, DC, USA
- Phone
- +1 (202) 555-0199
- Rating confidence
- Limited
- Sector
- International Economic Development
What the e-Postcard reports
- Notice states gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
- Yes
- Termination reported
- No
- Principal officer
- Melissa Fricke
- Tax period began
- 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Tax period ended
- 2025-12-31 00:00:00
- Filed website
- www.bulainc.org
Source: IRS Form 990-N, tax year 2025. These are filed notice facts, not independently verified current operations. The notice does not report exact revenue, expenses, assets, leadership compensation, or governance controls.
Overview
From its website
Better Understanding of Life in Africa Inc (BULA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding and supporting community development in Africa. Through educational programs, cultural exchanges, and grassroots initiatives, BULA connects people and resources to improve quality of life and promote mutual respect. The organization works with local partners to implement sustainable projects that address community needs.
IRS classification
International Economic Development (NTEE Q32).
Filing
Its tax year 2025 Form 990-N states gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less. The notice does not report termination.
Other filing
A Form 990-EZ for tax year 2022 is also available.
Federal status
IRS records show a prior automatic revocation followed by reinstatement.
Coverage
Other list screening or federal responsibility records are incomplete in the available data.
Sources: Official website capture · IRS Business Master File · IRS Form 990-N · IRS filing history · IRS Automatic Revocation List · Grant-readiness source coverage
The verdict
- The available evidence is not sufficient to produce an overall rating for this filing. This is not a warning sign.
Rating breakdown
Details
- What they do: 3 programs and campaigns described on the official site · 1 operating location identified
- Postcard: tax year 2025 · gross receipts were within the e-Postcard filing limit
- Contacts: How to reach this organization
- Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
- People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.