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Your Gift Changes
Lives in Two Countries

AYAA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every dollar you give is fully tax-deductible and goes directly to the communities we serve — in Louisville, Kentucky and Magwi, South Sudan.

Tax-Deductible Giving

Your Donation Is Fully
Tax-Deductible

IRS-Recognized 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
EIN: 88-3720394

AYAA South Sudanese Community Organization is a federally recognized tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution is deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

You will receive a donation acknowledgment letter for your tax records. For donations by check, please make the check payable to "AYAA South Sudanese Community Organization" and include your email address for a receipt.

Save This for Your Tax Records

Organization Name: AYAA South Sudanese Community Organization
EIN / Tax ID: 88-3720394
Address: 6907 Hollow Creek Court, Louisville, KY 40228
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) — Charitable Organization

100% Goes to the Mission

AYAA operates with a lean structure. Simon Ottaviano already proved his commitment by investing his own retirement savings in the school. Donations go to programs — not overhead.

200+
Students your giving supports
Give What You Can

The Impact of Your Gift

No gift is too small. Every dollar moves us closer to a dormitory, safer water, and more students with a future.

Simon Ottaviano
Ready to donate? Contact Simon directly.
Simon Ottaviano personally handles all donations and will confirm your gift.
(502) 235-3913 simonORealtor@gmail.com
How to Give

Multiple Ways to Support AYAA

Check by Mail

Make check payable to
"AYAA South Sudanese Community Organization"
and mail to:
6907 Hollow Creek Court
Louisville, KY 40228

Call or Text Simon

Speak directly with CEO Simon Ottaviano to arrange your donation, ask questions, or discuss giving options.

(502) 235-3913
simonORealtor@gmail.com

Employer Match / Benevity

Many employers match charitable contributions dollar-for-dollar or more. Search for "AYAA South Sudanese Community Organization" or our EIN 88-3720394 in your employer's giving portal (Benevity, YourCause, Bright Funds, etc.).

In-Kind Donations

We accept in-kind gifts of school supplies, educational materials, and other items that can be shipped or delivered to Magwi. Contact us to discuss logistics and ensure your donation reaches students effectively.

Contact us about in-kind →

Major & Planned Gifts

Interested in making a significant investment in the future of Magwi? Simon Ottaviano personally welcomes conversations about major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and planned giving. Your legacy can be built into the school's walls.

Start a conversation →
Transparency

Where Your Money Goes

We believe in radical transparency. Here's how donations are allocated across AYAA's programs.

50%

Girls' Dormitory

The top priority right now. Half of all donations go directly to construction of the dormitory at Ayaa Senior Secondary School — the most urgent safety need for our female students.

30%

School Operations

Teacher salaries, school supplies, textbooks, maintenance, and student support — the day-to-day costs that keep 200+ students learning every single day.

20%

Water & Community

Supporting our WaterStep water partnership at the school and funding community support services for South Sudanese families in Louisville, Kentucky.

Double Your Impact

Does Your Employer Offer Donation Matching?

Thousands of companies — including many of the largest employers in Louisville — offer donation matching programs through platforms like Benevity, YourCause, and Bright Funds. If your employer participates, they will match your donation to AYAA dollar-for-dollar (or sometimes two-to-one or three-to-one).

This is one of the most powerful ways to amplify your generosity at no additional cost to you. A $100 donation becomes $200 or $300 — and for a small nonprofit like AYAA, that difference is enormous.

To check if your employer matches:

  1. Log in to your HR portal or ask your HR team
  2. Search for our organization name or EIN: 88-3720394
  3. Submit your matching gift request after making your donation
  4. AYAA will confirm your donation and process the match
Need Help? Contact Us.

Simon Ottaviano is happy to provide any documentation your employer needs to process a matching gift. Call (502) 235-3913 or email simonORealtor@gmail.com.

Common Platforms We're Listed On

  • Benevity — Used by hundreds of Fortune 500 companies
  • YourCause — Used by many government contractors and tech firms
  • Bright Funds / Fidelity Charitable — For donor-advised funds
  • Anthem, UPS, Humana — All Louisville-area employers with strong matching programs

Our Organization Details for Your Matching Form

Legal Name: AYAA South Sudanese Community Organization
EIN: 88-3720394
Address: 6907 Hollow Creek Court, Louisville, KY 40228
Type: 501(c)(3) Public Charity
Get In Touch

Prefer to Give Directly?
Simon Is Ready to Talk.

Sometimes the most meaningful gift comes from a real conversation. Simon Ottaviano personally answers calls and emails.

Call Simon

Available to discuss donations, answer questions about the school, and connect you with our work in Magwi and Louisville.

(502) 235-3913

Send a Check

Make payable to "AYAA South Sudanese Community Organization" and mail to 6907 Hollow Creek Court, Louisville, KY 40228. Include your email for a receipt.

Email Us

Questions about your donation, tax receipts, employer matching, or major gifts — we respond to every message.

Email Us
The Time Is Now

One Man Sold His Home
to Build a School.

Simon Ottaviano gave everything he had. Now it's the community's turn. A dormitory, clean water, more teachers — we can do this together. Your donation, any size, moves us forward.

Contact Simon to Give See What Your Gift Builds