The 1040 Initiative (1040i)

What The 1040 Initiative (1040i) does

The 1040 Initiative (1040i) is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 by Mike Cousineau to deliver clean water, healthcare, and education to impoverished communities in Côte d'Ivoire, where most residents live on less than $2 per day. The organization operates through three core programs: an annual Medical Services Program that deploys a full-scale hospital (surgeries, clinics, pharmacy, post-op care) for short-term missions and has performed 1,173 surgeries including 465 cataract operations; the Tanda Bilingual Academy, a K-12 French-English school in Tanda serving 1,280 students; and a Clean Water Program that has built four water reservoirs, distributed 391 filters, and reached 4,650 people with safe drinking water. A supplementary Community Development Program distributes PET carts, eyeglasses, shoes, and school supplies, and the organization has built 10 community centers and 4 playgrounds.

Operationally, 1040i maintains a US headquarters in Norman, Oklahoma with 1-10 employees, supported by 25 Ivorian administrative and auxiliary staff in Tanda. Revenue is generated through two streams: donations (one-time and monthly recurring gifts, processed via the Kindful platform with campaign-specific codes for health and education) and volunteer Impact Trip fees of $3,550 per participant covering flights, insurance, transportation, lodging, and meals. The organization has hosted 20+ impact trips since 2010 with volunteer participation from 25+ US states, and sustains long-term partnerships with Mobility Worldwide (since 2017, providing PET carts) and EP Legacy (since 2015, operating the first prosthetic laboratory in Tanda). No AI/ML, software products, or proprietary technology platforms are part of the offering.

Name

The 1040 Initiative (1040i)

Legal name

The 1040 Initiative

Website

https://1040i.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The 1040 Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 that provides clean water, medical care, and K-12 education to impoverished communities in Côte d'Ivoire, supported by donations and fee-based volunteer impact trips.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Solutions (BPAGALAI), WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Organizations (HLAJAKAI), Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK), Health, Population & WASH Aid Programs (BPADABAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Medical mission trips
• Clean water programs
• Nonprofit education programs
• Volunteer impact trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Norman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization relies on donor contributions to fund water, healthcare, and education initiatives in Côte d'Ivoire. Monthly supporters and one-time donors provide funding for operations.
2. Volunteer Trip Fees: Volunteers pay $3,550 for organized impact trips to Côte d'Ivoire, which includes flights, traveler's insurance, transportation, lodging, and meals while in country. Additional costs include e-Visa ($85), vaccinations, and personal expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The 1040 Initiative is a nonprofit organization that delivers three core humanitarian programs in Côte d'Ivoire: a Clean Water Program (reservoir construction and water filter distribution), a Health Program (annual medical missions with full-scale hospital, surgeries, clinics, pharmacy, and post-op care), and an Education Program (the Tanda Bilingual Academy, a K-12 French-English school). The organization supplements these programs with volunteer Impact Trips, student sponsorship, and community development initiatives including mobility carts, eyeglasses distribution, and community center construction.

Product overview

The 1040 Initiative is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of humanitarian programs focused on three core pillars: Water, Health, and Education. The Water Program provides clean drinking water through reservoir construction and filter distribution. The Health Program operates annual medical missions with full-scale hospitals, surgeries, and clinics. The Education Program operates the Tanda Bilingual Academy, a K-12 bilingual school. Additional services include volunteer Impact Trips to Côte d'Ivoire, student sponsorship, and community development initiatives including mobility carts, eyeglasses distribution, and community center construction. These programs work together to provide life-changing essentials to impoverished communities in Côte d'Ivoire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Program Annual medical missions providing full-scale hospital care including surgeries, clinics, a pharmacy, and post-op care for communities in Côte d'Ivoire without access to healthcare.
• Tanda Bilingual Academy A K-12 bilingual (French-English) school campus in Tanda, Côte d'Ivoire providing comprehensive education with curriculum enriched with ethics, technology, and leadership to break generational poverty.
• Clean Water Program Water access initiatives including building water reservoirs and distributing water filters to provide safe drinking water to communities in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Impact Trips (Volunteer Travel Program) Life-changing volunteer trips to Côte d'Ivoire where participants join medical missions, construction projects, Kidz Fest activities, and community development work. Trip cost is $3,550 including flights, traveler's insurance, transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Student Sponsorship Program Program allowing donors to sponsor individual students or provide school supplies for the Tanda Bilingual Academy.
• Community Development Program Building and providing playgrounds, community centers, PET (Personal Energy Transportation) carts for mobility, shoes, and eyeglasses to underserved communities in Côte d'Ivoire.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38,000+ lives impacted since 2010
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mobility WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnered with 1040i for over 7 years. Has provided 495 PET (Personal Energy Transportation) carts to provide mobility to people in Côte d'Ivoire.
• EP LegacycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015First joined 1040i in 2015, fitting their first prosthesis for Fidele. Since then, they have fit 33 prosthetics and have brought the first ever prosthetic laboratory to Tanda, Côte d'Ivoire.
• Complete Energy ServicesminorOthersProvides services related to hauling, sourcing, storage and disposal of water and fluids. Basin-specific expertise with strategically positioned service centers.
• Smile Galaxy Pediatric DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric dental services provider with specialized training for kids, engaging environment, and staff dedicated to children's dental care.
• Peach Crest RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-quality beef producer offering local, prairie raised, grass-fed, antibiotic free, hormone free, and minimally processed beef and pork. Committed to environmental stewardship.
• Seth Wadley Auto GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuto dealership group with three locations in Pauls Valley, OK offering sales and service on Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• charity: water: Nonprofit focused exclusively on funding clean and safe drinking water projects in developing countries. Directly comparable as a donation-driven WASH nonprofit, though 1040i bundles water with health and education whereas charity: water is water-only.
• buildOn: Nonprofit combining volunteer travel trips with school construction and education programs in developing countries. Highly comparable to 1040i's blended volunteer-trip + school rehabilitation model.
• Operation Smile: Volunteer-driven medical nonprofit providing surgeries (cleft lip/palate, maxillofacial) in low-income countries. Closely comparable to 1040i's surgical mission model including cataract, orthopedic, and maxillofacial procedures.
• Mercy Ships: Nonprofit operating hospital ships delivering free surgical care and medical services in West African nations including Côte d'Ivoire. Closely comparable to 1040i's surgical mission model in the same geography.
• Pencils of Promise: Nonprofit focused on building schools and providing education in developing countries, with donor and volunteer engagement models. Comparable to 1040i's Tanda Bilingual Academy and school rehabilitation programs.

Broad incumbents

• WaterAid: Large international WASH NGO operating across multiple countries with programs in water, sanitation, and hygiene. Comparable to 1040i's water pillar but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Partners In Health: Global health nonprofit delivering direct medical care, surgeries, and hospital services in resource-poor settings. Comparable to 1040i's medical mission program in Côte d'Ivoire, though at much larger institutional scale.
• World Vision: Large international humanitarian organization operating integrated water, health, and education programs across multiple African countries. Comparable multi-pillar model to 1040i but with global footprint and institutional funding.
• Samaritan's Purse: Large faith-based humanitarian organization providing medical care, disaster relief, and community development in low-income countries. Comparable in scope of programs (medical, WASH, education) though at much larger scale.

Others

• Mobility Worldwide: Nonprofit that builds and distributes PET (Personal Energy Transportation) carts in developing countries. Direct partner of 1040i (495 carts delivered) and comparable as a focused mobility-aid nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1040i
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-1040-initiative-1040i-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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