THE FARAJI FOUNDATION

What THE FARAJI FOUNDATION does

The Faraji Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 46-1300200, incorporated October 17, 2012) headquartered in Oak Park, California, that supports vulnerable children and communities in rural Tanzania, primarily in the Kilimanjaro region around Moshi, Uru village, Uru-Kitandu, Shinga, and Rau Village. Its work spans education, healthcare, housing, and community development, with a portfolio of programs including the Tuleeni Orphanage (housing 80+ children), a child sponsorship program covering 100+ enrolled students, school renovations at Chombo Primary School (200+ students), the Youth Self-Esteem vocational training program at the Ufundi Center, youth leadership programming, healthcare and medical insurance support, and a clean water initiative serving approximately 7,000 residents across two villages.

The foundation operates with no proprietary technology stack beyond a standard website (thefarajifoundation.org), PayPal donation buttons, and DirectPay.online payment processing; programmatic delivery is executed on-the-ground in Tanzania through a long-standing partnership with Tuleeni Orphanage, founded by Flaria Faraji (Mama Faraji), and a network of local schools, vocational centers, and community organizations. The U.S. team is small (1-10 employees) and led by co-founders Jackie Weiss, Eric Nelson, and Amy Cross-Viola, who have been involved continuously since volunteering at Tuleeni in summer 2008.

The foundation's business model is donation-driven. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and monthly recurring at $326/year or $36/month), corporate sponsorships, in-kind material donations, and event-based fundraising (notably the annual Tuleeni Marathon). All contributions are 100% tax-deductible for U.S. donors. Marketing and donor acquisition rely on community-led engagement: social media fundraising (Facebook, Instagram), peer-to-peer campaigns, the Faraji Advocates ambassador program, benefit concerts, charity runs, and direct outreach. There is no public disclosure of total revenue, fundraising totals, or audited financials.

Name

THE FARAJI FOUNDATION

Legal name

The Faraji Foundation

Website

https://thefarajifoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Faraji Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports vulnerable children and communities in rural Tanzania through education sponsorship, housing at Tuleeni Orphanage, vocational training, healthcare, and clean water programs serving thousands in the Kilimanjaro region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710), Child Care Services (62441), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit charity services
• Education sponsorship programs
• Community development support
• Orphanage housing services
• Clean water initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individual supporters, offered as one-time gifts or monthly recurring contributions. Donations directly fund scholarships, healthcare, vocational training, and community development projects.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Partnerships with businesses to fund initiatives through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and employee giving campaigns. Corporations can sponsor children, fund specific projects, or support operational costs.
3. Material Donations: In-kind donations of materials, supplies, and equipment. Physical donations can be sent to their Oak Park, CA office or P.O. Box in Moshi, Tanzania.
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from events including the annual Tuleeni Marathon, benefit concerts, charity runs, and virtual fundraising campaigns. Event participation fees and sponsorship of event budgets contribute to specific project funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Faraji Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports vulnerable Tanzanian children through youth self-esteem and leadership programs, quality education sponsorships, healthcare and medical insurance, the Tuleeni Orphanage housing program, and community development initiatives such as clean-water projects and economic empowerment. The foundation delivers a holistic care model combining education, healthcare, housing, and community services to vulnerable children in the Moshi, Tanzania region.

Product overview

The Faraji Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 46-1300200) that supports vulnerable children in rural Tanzania through long-term investments in education, sustainability, health, and community development. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on education and community empowerment. Its core offerings include the Youth Self-Esteem Program (vocational training at the Ufundi Center), Quality Education for Everyone (sponsorship, school renovation, tutoring, and early childhood education via Tuleeni Academy and Akili Daycare), Healthcare and Medical Insurance support, Housing (Tuleeni Orphanage facility), Community Support Services (food security, women's empowerment, microfinance), Water Project (clean water for 7,000+ residents), Youth Leadership Programs, and the Tuleeni Annual Marathon fundraising event. The foundation began as the 'Help Build Tuleeni a Home' initiative in 2008 and expanded to address broader community needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quality Education for Everyone Education sponsorship program providing school tuition coverage for vulnerable Tanzanian children from primary through secondary school. Each sponsored child receives a uniform, books, school supplies, and tutoring. Funded through recurring donor sponsorships at $326 per year per child.
• Healthcare and Medical Insurance Program providing medical insurance and access to medical care for vulnerable Tanzanian children supported by the foundation, including sponsored students and Tuleeni Orphanage residents. Funded through donor contributions.
• Housing and Orphanage Care (Tuleeni Orphanage) Residential housing program operated via Tuleeni Orphanage in Moshi, Tanzania, providing orphaned and vulnerable children with shelter, food, clothing, education, and medical care. Founded by Mama Flaria Faraji and supported by The Faraji Foundation.
• Community Support Services Community-level programs in Tanzania providing food distribution, economic empowerment support, and assistance to vulnerable families in the communities surrounding the orphanage.
• Water Project Clean water access initiative providing safe drinking water infrastructure to the Tanzanian community served by the foundation.
• Youth Self-Esteem and Leadership Programs Programs designed to build self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills among vulnerable Tanzanian youth served by the foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7000+ residents with clean water access in Uru-Kitandu and Shinga villages
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chombo Primary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Public primary school in Uru, Tanzania receiving renovation support from The Faraji Foundation. The 60-year-old school serves 400 children and is the local government school for the orphanage.
• Tuleeni Home / Tuleeni OrphanagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008The Faraji Foundation was born in summer 2008 when Jackie Weiss, Eric Nelson, and Amy Viola volunteered at Tuleeni Orphanage. The foundation helped secure over 40% of construction funds for the new Tuleeni Orphanage in Uru village, contributing to land purchase and permanent home completion. Tuleeni Home serves as the primary beneficiary and local partner organization.
• Flaria Faraji (Mama Faraji)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of Tuleeni Orphanage, Mama Faraji is the inspiration behind The Faraji Foundation. She has dedicated her life to caring for orphaned children in the Moshi, Tanzania area. The foundation works directly with her to implement programs.
• Local Organizations in TanzaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnerships with trusted local organizations in Tanzania for program implementation including education, healthcare, clean water, and community development projects.
• Ufundi CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational training center where The Faraji Foundation's Youth Self-Esteem Program operates, providing practical skills training in trades including carpentry, tailoring, welding, plumbing, hairdressing, and computer skills.
• Local Coffee Plantation (Uru)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal coffee plantation donated all pipes needed to supply water from the river to the water tank for the clean water project serving Uru village.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: Global humanitarian organization running child sponsorship and community development programs, with significant Tanzania operations. Competes for the same retail donor and serves overlapping vulnerable-child population.
• ChildFund International: Large U.S.-based international child development and sponsorship organization active in East Africa. Same child-sponsorship donor proposition and beneficiary profile as Faraji, at much greater scale.
• Compassion International: Global child sponsorship organization operating across dozens of countries including Tanzania. Faraji competes with Compassion for the same $X-per-month sponsor donor segment while serving an overlapping beneficiary population.
• Pencils of Promise: U.S.-based nonprofit funding schools and education access programs in developing countries, including in Africa. Comparable education-focused mission and donor-acquisition motion targeting U.S. individual givers.

Direct peers

• Africa New Life Ministries: U.S.-based nonprofit running child sponsorship programs for vulnerable children in Tanzania, with comparable $X-per-child and $X-per-month donor tiers. Operates schools, feeding programs, and medical care in a similar geographic and demographic footprint.
• Mully Children's Family: East Africa-focused nonprofit supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Kenya and Tanzania through residential care, education, and vocational training. Matches Faraji's combined orphanage-plus-education-plus-vocational model and population focus.
• Ubuntu Education Fund: Nonprofit delivering cradle-to-career support for vulnerable children, combining education, health, and wraparound services. Mirrors Faraji's holistic model of education, housing, healthcare, and community programs for disadvantaged youth.

Emerging players

• Mama Hope: U.S.-based nonprofit partnering with local African leaders on community development projects including education and clean water. Closely comparable to Faraji in mission ('community-led development'), typical donation size, and operating approach.
• ChildAid: Smaller U.S.-based nonprofit running education-focused programs in Latin America and Africa, with sponsorship and volunteer engagement models. Comparable in scale and donor-acquisition channels to Faraji.

Others

• Tuleeni Home: Tanzania-based orphanage organization that is both the foundational inspiration for Faraji and its primary field-partner beneficiary. Included as a directly adjacent rather than strictly competitive peer given the funding relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thefarajifoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-faraji-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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