4Africa 
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Summary
Empower Discipled Nation Builders, Transform Africa.
Contact information
Mailing address:
4Africa
1320 S. University Drive
1320 S. University Drive
Suite 402
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Website: 4africa.com
Phone: 817-502-2009
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 821565477
CEO/President: Alex Radler
Chairman: Michael Radler
Board size: 6
Founder: Michael Radler
Ruling year: 2017
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
A thriving Africa with Christ-centered leaders at every level.
Mission statement
We are on a relentless mission to build a pipeline of "Discipled Nation Builders" in Africa to transform their communities and countries spiritually, socially, and economically for generations to come.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 1/23/2026 | Truth At Work Resigns From the ECFA |
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1362 of 1420 | 121 of 126 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1263 of 1420 | 114 of 126 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1249 of 1420 | 115 of 126 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1099 of 1421 | 85 of 126 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 5% | 14% | 10% | 14% | 17% | 12% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 13% | 10% | 14% | 17% | 12% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 97% | 98% | 99% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 17% | 14% | 17% | 18% | 14% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 85% | 71% | 74% | 71% | 72% | 78% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 77% | 75% | 81% | 93% | 87% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 54% | 55% | 58% | 67% | 68% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | 23% | 25% | 19% | 7% | 13% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 27% | 46% | 67% | 29% | 62% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 13% | 13% | 11% | 10% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.52 | 0.78 | 1.26 | 2.09 | 3.37 | 4.08 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.14 | 1.12 | 1.01 | 1.09 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.30 | 0.88 | 1.28 | 2.27 | 3.37 | 4.08 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 23.45 | 38.61 | 16.20 | 4.11 | 10.79 | 22.74 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.24 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.02 | 13.33 | 8.82 | 4.00 | 3.23 | 2.81 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 4% | 13% | 7% | 27% | 9% | 4% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 60% | 111% | 74% | 35% | 27% | 23% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $112,504 | $641,557 | $103,927 | $705,994 | $443,000 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $3,500 | $8,500 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $888 |
| Short-term investments | $4,244,169 | $2,671,598 | $2,024,108 | $122,510 | $112,009 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,360,173 | $3,321,655 | $2,129,035 | $829,504 | $555,897 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $6,130 | $73,558 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $521,849 | $32,720 | $110,091 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $521,849 | $38,850 | $183,649 | $0 | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,882,022 | $3,360,505 | $2,312,684 | $829,504 | $555,897 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $112,942 | $205,049 | $517,880 | $76,882 | $24,442 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $112,942 | $205,049 | $517,880 | $76,882 | $24,442 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $518,597 | $32,705 | $109,897 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $518,597 | $32,705 | $109,897 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $631,539 | $237,754 | $627,777 | $76,882 | $24,442 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,162,513 | $895,751 | $159,907 | $516,597 | $254,150 |
| With donor restrictions | $3,087,970 | $2,227,000 | $1,525,000 | $236,025 | $277,305 |
| Net assets | $4,250,483 | $3,122,751 | $1,684,907 | $752,622 | $531,455 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $4,786,554 | $5,559,412 | $5,917,811 | $3,015,473 | $2,604,079 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $163,570 | $120,416 | $39,677 | $104 | $9 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,102 | ($7,150) |
| Total other revenue | $163,570 | $120,416 | $39,677 | $4,206 | ($7,141) |
| Total revenue | $4,950,124 | $5,679,828 | $5,957,488 | $3,019,679 | $2,596,938 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $2,696,129 | $3,124,802 | $3,455,420 | $2,013,874 | $1,761,782 |
| Management and general | $479,337 | $538,088 | $537,501 | $267,624 | $183,725 |
| Fundraising | $646,926 | $579,094 | $841,383 | $517,014 | $320,379 |
| Total expenses | $3,822,392 | $4,241,984 | $4,834,304 | $2,798,512 | $2,265,886 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,127,732 | $1,437,844 | $1,123,184 | $221,167 | $331,052 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,127,732 | $1,437,844 | $1,123,184 | $221,167 | $331,052 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Gail Andrae-Pianta | Chief Financial Officer/Sr VP of Administration | $187,700 |
| Alexander K Radler | President | $180,297 |
| Christopher Talcott | COO | $163,556 |
| Sarah Banks | VP of Strategy and Impact | $157,675 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
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History
Our story began as a demonstration of stewardship and obedience to God. In 2004, God called our founder, Michael Radler, to serve and support the people of East Africa through his family foundation, the Radler Foundation. This quickly led to funding clean water, preventative health, and leadership programs through East African Ministries (now 4africa). From 2009 to 2018, we served and equipped communities in South Sudan and Uganda while demonstrating the love of Jesus and prioritizing operational excellence-while continually evaluating our best investment for these countries.
The work expanded and we grew. In 2018, we officially launched 4africa out of Mr. Radler's foundation, and established it as a standalone 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. During this time, we began researching and asking ourselves, "Are we addressing the root causes of generational issues in Africa?" Our reflection time and 10+ years of experience revealed two insights that would forever change our approach: there is a leadership crisis in Africa, and very few are addressing this at scale.
In response, we realized we were too focused on providing band-aid solutions to generational problems. In 2023, after serving over 500,000+ people through water and health programs, we decided to transition out of this work to solely focus on investing and building a pipeline of future leaders in Africa who will, one day, solve the water and health crises, along with countless other issues hindering Africa from flourishing.
Today, our leadership academy has expanded into a comprehensive 10-year program and is recognized as one of the top A-Level education programs in East Africa. As we continue to see the Lord's hand guide our work, we are committed to seeing a thriving Africa.