Transparency & Accountability

Complete documentation of every contribution, every expenditure, every outcome

Fiduciary Partner

American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ)

All funds managed by AFJ, a 501(c)(3) organization with 40+ years of transparent financial stewardship

501(c)(3) Status

AFJ is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with IRS Tax ID 13-3014973.

  • Annual IRS Form 990 filing
  • Independent financial audits
  • Public financial disclosure
40+ Years Experience

Since 1981, AFJ has facilitated millions in support for Jamaican education and development.

  • Established government partnerships
  • Proven disaster response track record
  • Direct Ministry of Education access
Complete Documentation

Every contribution, every expenditure, every outcome is documented and verified.

  • Receipt documentation for all purchases
  • Photo evidence of all outcomes
  • Quarterly public reporting

Learn more about AFJ's financial stewardship and accountability

Documentation Standards

Three layers of accountability ensure complete transparency

Financial Controls
  • All contributions processed through AFJ's 501(c)(3) infrastructure
  • Immediate tax-deductible receipts issued to all contributors
  • Annual independent audits by certified public accountants
  • Public disclosure of all financial statements and IRS Form 990
  • Segregated fund accounting for School2School™ contributions
Fund Deployment
  • Every expenditure documented with receipts and invoices
  • Photo documentation of all purchases and installations
  • Ministry of Education verification of all school allocations
  • Quarterly impact reports with verified outcomes
  • Real-time fund tracking through secure dashboard
Accountability Structure
  • AFJ Board of Directors oversight
  • Jamaica Ministry of Education coordination
  • Independent third-party verification of outcomes
  • Public reporting of all restoration activities
  • Contributor access to detailed fund deployment records

Six-Step Verification Process

From contribution to verified restoration outcome

1

Contribution Processing

AFJ receives and documents all contributions through secure 501(c)(3) infrastructure. Immediate receipt issued with Tax ID 13-3014973.

Verification:

Bank records, receipt documentation, IRS compliance

2

Ministry Allocation

Jamaica's Ministry of Education identifies schools and allocates funds according to Rescue/Resume/Rebuild priorities.

Verification:

Ministry documentation, school needs assessment, priority verification

3

Fund Deployment

AFJ transfers funds to schools or Ministry accounts. All transfers documented with bank records and authorization.

Verification:

Wire transfer records, bank statements, authorization documents

4

Purchase Documentation

Schools document all purchases with receipts, invoices, and photos. AFJ maintains complete purchase records.

Verification:

Receipts, invoices, photo documentation, inventory records

5

Outcome Verification

Independent verification of restoration outcomes. Photos, site visits, and Ministry confirmation of completed work.

Verification:

Site inspection reports, photo evidence, Ministry sign-off

6

Public Reporting

Quarterly public reports showing all fund deployment, purchases, and verified restoration outcomes.

Verification:

Published reports, contributor access, public dashboard

Fund Flow Architecture

Clear separation of roles ensures structural accountability

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Contributors

Individuals, schools, corporations make tax-deductible contributions

Source
AFJ (Fiduciary)

Receives, documents, manages, and deploys all funds with complete transparency

Manager
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Jamaican Schools

Schools receive funds, document purchases, report outcomes

Recipients

Why This Structure Works

Separation of Functions

  • 21stCenturyEd provides curriculum, not fund management
  • AFJ manages funds, not educational content
  • Ministry allocates priorities, not individual schools

Independent Verification

  • AFJ verifies all Ministry allocations
  • Ministry verifies all school purchases
  • Third-party audits verify AFJ records

Public Access to Records

All documentation available to contributors and the public

Available Now

  • AFJ Financial Statements

    Annual reports and IRS Form 990

  • Ministry School Lists

    Verified participating schools and priorities

  • Contribution Receipts

    Immediate tax-deductible documentation

Coming Soon

  • Quarterly Impact Reports

    Verified restoration outcomes with photos

  • Purchase Documentation

    Receipts and invoices for all expenditures

  • Real-Time Dashboard

    Live tracking of fund deployment

Questions About Transparency?

Contact AFJ directly for detailed financial information and documentation

AFJ Tax ID: 13-3014973 • 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization