February 15, 2026 — Incorporation
Friends of Bernadette Muleka University North America Inc. is formed in Connecticut as a nonstock corporation for charitable and educational purposes.
FBMU Global Network
From vision to a structured philanthropic platform
FBMU was created to provide a legal, financial, and relational structure for international mobilization in support of Bernadette Muleka University.
February 17, 2026 — Federal tax identity
The Internal Revenue Service assigns EIN 41-4318152 to the organization.
February 18, 2026 — Initial governance
The first board adopts the bylaws, acknowledges the president’s dual-role conflict of interest, institutes recusal safeguards, and creates the Grant & Compliance Committee.
February 27, 2026 — Trade name and administrative office
The FBMU Global Network trade name is registered in Enfield, and a permit authorizes clerical and administrative activities at the declared office.
March 4, 2026 — Federal recognition
The IRS recognizes FBMU as exempt under section 501(c)(3) and classifies it as a 509(a)(2) public charity.
What comes next
FBMU is now growing its community of donors, partners, mentors, and volunteers while strengthening systems for fundraising, review, oversight, and impact communication.