Q1 2026 Report
January — March 2026. Community giving, fundraising groundwork, and complete financial transparency.
100+
Children served at Osu Children's Home
$3K
Raised toward robotics center
$50K
Robotics center goal
88%
Ongoing program spend ratio
$0
Executive compensation
$50K
In-kind services disclosed
A Birthday at Osu Children's Home
March 14, 2026 · Accra, Ghana
In partnership with Ghanaian social media personality Ama Judith as co-donor, GIU walked into one of Ghana's oldest orphanages — the Osu Children's Home, founded in 1949 — and delivered a birthday celebration for the more than 100 children who call it home.
The children's response was simple and unforgettable: they sang Happy Birthday. It is a moment that captures why GIU exists. The most powerful donations are often the most personal ones.
Donation manifest
- Rice (50kg bags)4 bags
- Chicken2 boxes
- Tomato paste1 box
- Mackerel1 box
- Cooking oil1 gallon
- Drinks12 packs
- Direct cash support to the homeUndisclosed
Ghana Secondary School Robotics & STEM Center
This is GIU's flagship active fundraising campaign — and the only project on our impact map that is not yet fully funded. The center will reach 5,000+ students, operate 365 days a year, and remain 100% free for every student.
Use of Funds ($50,000 budget)
- Robotics kits & STEM equipment$13,400
- Computers, monitors & projector$10,800
- Classroom build-out & furniture$6,900
- Power backup & networking$4,700
- Curriculum, teacher training & mentors$4,200
- Year-one consumables & logistics$5,000
- Project management & overhead (10%)$5,000
- Total goal$50,000
90% of every dollar goes directly to the project; 10% covers project management.
Discipline, Carried Forward
Q1 2026 carried forward GIU's 2025 financial discipline: every board member volunteer, zero executive compensation, and a program-spend ratio of approximately 88% (carried over from the audited 2025 990-EZ filing, total revenue $71,350).
- Program spend ratio (trailing)88%
- Executive compensation$0
- Board compensation$0 (100% volunteer)
- Candid Seal statusPlatinum (top 1%)
Note: GIU files a 990-EZ annually; quarterly financial statements are not independently audited. Q1 figures above reflect trailing 2025 ratios carried into 2026. Full FY26 financials will be published after year-end and federal filing.
In-Kind Contributions
One of the reasons GIU can direct such a high percentage of cash donations to programs is that key organizational functions are being performed as in-kind contributions of professional services. Disclosing this gives donors a complete picture of what it actually takes to run GIU — and underscores why every cash dollar you give goes further here than it would at most peer nonprofits.
- $45,000
Website design, development & ongoing maintenance
Kesse Anyimadu, Founder
Next.js + Sanity CMS + dual payment integration (Stripe & PayStack), 20+ pages, SEO-optimized, WCAG AA accessible, PageSpeed 99 desktop. Build commenced Q1 2026, ongoing into Q2.
- $5,000 / yr
Accounting, bookkeeping & 990-EZ preparation
Kesse Anyimadu, Founder
Full financial administration of the organization — annualized.
- Q1 2026 disclosed in-kind value$50,000
Not included in GIU's 990-EZ revenue. The IRS specifically excludes donated professional services from Form 990 contributions. These figures are disclosed here for complete transparency and to give donors an accurate picture of GIU's true operating footprint. Valuations are conservative, based on prevailing market rates for equivalent professional services at comparable U.S. nonprofits.
What this means for your donation
Because website operations and accounting are being donated, roughly $50,000 of organizational overhead is absorbed outside GIU's cash budget. That's the structural reason behind our 88% program-spend ratio — and it's why a $100 gift to GIU does more than a $100 gift to most nonprofits our size.
What's Ahead in Q2
Q2 2026 is on track to be one of the most active quarters in GIU's history — grant submissions, platform approvals, and new partnerships are all in flight. The Q2 report will provide a full accounting of those milestones.