Official 501(c)(3) Non-Profit • Tax-Deductible Contributions • EIN 83-2464095
IRS 501(c)(3) Public Charity • EIN 83-2464095

Empowering Underprivileged Families & Strengthening Communities

From emergency meal distributions on the east side of Columbus to weekend career workshops at our community center, IBADO East African Charity Foundation walks alongside families who need a steady hand — not a lecture.

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Volunteers distributing supplies to Columbus families
10,000+ Families Served Since 2020
Our Programs

Three Pillars of Community Care

Every program is designed with input from Columbus neighborhood leaders, social workers, and the families we serve. No bureaucracy — just direct, accountable support.

Family crisis relief support

Family Stabilization & Crisis Relief

Emergency grants, utility assistance, and one-on-one financial counseling help vulnerable households navigate sudden job loss, medical bills, or housing instability. Our intake line fields direct emergency counseling calls every weekday morning.

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Career skills workshop

Community Career & Skills Workshops

Saturday digital literacy classes, resume clinics, and employer networking sessions connect displaced workers with real job opportunities across Franklin County. Last quarter, 47 participants secured interviews through our partner employers.

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Youth and senior outreach

Youth & Senior Care Outreach

Nutrition deliveries, wellness check-ins, and social activity groups serve isolated seniors and at-risk youth across Columbus. Volunteer driver Maria T. told us: "When I drop off a meal on Sampson Avenue, I know someone is eating well tonight."

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In the Field

Columbus Community in Action

Community gathering
Volunteer food distribution
Community support event
Relief supplies distribution
Financial Stewardship

Where Every Dollar Goes

We hold ourselves to a standard that major foundations set: the vast majority of every donation reaches families on the ground. Our Treasurer, Patricia E. Peterson, CPA, publishes quarterly allocation summaries for board review.

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Direct Programs
Direct Mission Programs88%
General & Administrative8%
Fundraising4%
Form 990 Public Inspection: All IRS Form 990 returns filed by IBADO East African Charity Foundation are available for public inspection upon request under IRC Section 6104. Contact admin@ibadoeastafrican.org to schedule a review.
Abshira Qassim, Principal Officer
Leadership

Abshira Qassim

Principal Officer / President

Abshira founded IBADO after witnessing too many east Columbus families cycle through temporary aid without lasting support. She oversees strategic mission execution, IRS 501(c)(3) public-charity compliance, and community outreach alliances across Columbus, OH. Under her leadership, the foundation grew from a weekend food pantry into a multi-program community resource center serving thousands annually.

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News & Impact Reports

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Community resilience
Community Relief
January 14, 2026

Community Resilience: Uplifting Low-Income Families

How targeted emergency grants helped 340 Columbus households recover from winter utility crises.

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Education mentorship
Education
December 3, 2025

Education First: Breaking the Cycle Through Mentorship

Our weekend tutoring program paired 89 students with volunteer mentors across three Columbus school districts.

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Annual impact report
Transparency
November 18, 2025

Annual Impact Report: 100% Donor Transparency

A full accounting of how community donations powered programs across Franklin County in fiscal year 2025.

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Corporate Partnerships

Sponsorship & Matching Gift Tiers

Platinum Anchor
$10,000+
  • Named program sponsorship
  • Annual report feature
  • Board presentation access
Partner With Us
Community Champion
$5,000
  • Event naming rights
  • Logo on website
  • Quarterly impact briefings
Become a Champion
Sustaining Ally
$2,500
  • Newsletter recognition
  • Volunteer day hosting
  • Matching gift support
Join as Ally
Grassroots Partner
$1,000
  • Community wall listing
  • Social media shoutout
  • Tax-deductible receipt
Support Locally
Mid-Ohio Food Collective Partner
OhioHealth Community Network
Columbus First Responders Alliance
Candid Platinum Transparency Seal 2026

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