Supporting less privileged people across Nigeria. Registered in Nigeria, and in New York as an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charity.
To empower less privileged individuals in Nigeria, including people living in poverty, persons with special needs, widows, and orphans, through education, economic empowerment, and social support.
A Nigeria where everyone, regardless of background, ability, or life circumstance, has equal opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
Serving all people with dignity and respect.
Promoting independence, self-reliance, and opportunity.
Transparency, accountability, and ethical stewardship.
Partnering with communities and organizations for impact.
Leading with empathy and cultural awareness.
Ugo Impact Foundation was founded by Ugochukwu D. Enyinnah to give less privileged Nigerians a fair chance: widows, orphans, persons with special needs, and families living in poverty.
In Nigeria we pay tuition for students who could not otherwise stay in school, give grants and equipment that help young entrepreneurs build a living, and support vulnerable children and families.
The Foundation is registered in Nigeria and in New York. In the United States it is incorporated in New York, recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and registered with the New York State Charities Bureau, so gifts from U.S. donors are tax-deductible.
The Foundation was registered in Nigeria and incorporated in New York, where the IRS approved it as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
We paid tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year for students at polytechnics and universities in Nigeria.
Two young entrepreneurs received grants and equipment to start a roadside restaurant and a tiling business.
Ugochukwu D. Enyinnah brings more than a decade of leadership across mental health services, forensic psychiatric care, public safety, nonprofit management, and business operations. He holds an MBA in Healthcare Management, a Master of Social Work, a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology, and an Associate degree in Mental Health and Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling.
For over ten years he served with the New York State Office of Mental Health at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, supporting individuals with serious mental illness involved in the criminal justice system through crisis intervention, behavioral support, and treatment collaboration. He is also a former New York City Public Safety Officer, the founder and owner of Eagle Express Security Services Inc., and the owner of Ugo Home Care Services.
His leadership is shaped by lived experience: he is the parent of a child with Down syndrome and a long-term caregiver to a parent living with stroke-related illness. A committed faith leader who has overseen his church's Men's Fellowship, he leads the Foundation with a holistic, trauma-informed, and ethically grounded vision.
Our Board of Directors provides governance, fiduciary oversight, and strategic direction. Board members serve without compensation and act in the best interest of the organization.
The people we work with in Nigeria.
How Ugo Impact Foundation is governed and held accountable.
Our bylaws govern the affairs of the corporation in furtherance of its charitable mission.
The Board meets at least quarterly. A majority of directors constitutes a quorum, and the Board may establish committees as needed.
The officers of the Board are the President / Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Executive leadership is responsible for daily operations.
The Board approves an annual budget and receives regular financial reports. We keep accurate financial records, segregate duties, conduct annual financial reviews, and comply with the requirements of the Nigerian authorities, the IRS, and the New York State Charities Bureau.
Board members and staff must disclose any potential conflict and recuse themselves from related decisions. We also maintain a whistleblower policy and record retention procedures.
Services are provided without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or legal history.
All participant information is kept confidential. We follow applicable privacy laws. Staff and volunteers are background-checked and follow our child-safeguarding and reporting procedures.
Upon dissolution, assets shall be distributed for charitable purposes consistent with IRS regulations.
