Every dollar builds something permanent.
BAS is a 100% volunteer organization. 99% of what you give goes directly to construction.
How Your Money Is Used
At Build African Schools (BAS), we believe donors deserve clear, straightforward information about how their contributions are used.
The average cost to build a fully functional school is $80,000, covering construction materials, skilled labor, and a contingency for unforeseen expenses. BAS is 100% volunteer-run, so virtually all of your donation goes directly to building.
A small portion covers unavoidable operating costs: banking and payment processing fees, currency exchange, and minor administrative expenses. We are transparent about this because donors deserve to know.
All estimates are subject to exchange-rate fluctuation between the U.S. Dollar and the Kenyan Shilling.
Donors may also donate company stock. BAS receives 100% of the value. It is often more tax-efficient than giving cash.
To discuss a stock transfer, contact: john@buildafricanschools.org
School #18 is waiting. Your gift makes it happen.
Make Your Gift
We accept credit and debit cards via PayPal, and direct transfers via Venmo (@BuildAfricanSchools).
Please note your name in the Venmo message so we can acknowledge your gift.
Build African Schools, Inc. is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.
Fee disclosure:
Venmo may deduct standard payment processing fees from donations unless the donor chooses to cover those fees at the time of giving.