Our Mission
Mission Statement
As a cultural and charitable organization, the mission of Oron Development Union Inc., Dallas Chapter is to foster learning, confidence, and equal opportunity for academic achievement for children in underserved communities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and the 5 Local Government Areas in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Chapter Objectives
To promote, encourage and foster unity, harmony, goodwill and progress among Oron indigenes residing in the United States of America.
To conduct projects that stimulate and promote educational, social, cultural, and economic cooperation in the Dallas area and the 5 Oron local governments.
To work with governmental and non-governmental institutions whenever there is a need for such collaboration.
To cooperate with and support other ODU USA, Inc. Chapters and other Akwa Ibom State groups on matters of common interest.
To act as ambassadors of goodwill for Akwa lbom State and Nigeria by promoting our cultural heritage.
To provide a forum for discussing issues of common interest without taking divisive or partisan political positions. The ODU USA, Inc. Dallas Chapter is a non-political association.
Our Vision
Our vision is to open pathways to lifelong opportunities and empowerment through education. We believe that no child’s education should be hindered by a lack of school supplies, so we started the backpack project to empower children with the tools they need to succeed academically.
Core Values:
Compassion: We approach our work with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to serving children in need.
Equity in Education: We believe access to school supplies is essential to participation, and every child deserves a chance to succeed.
Integrity and Accountability: We manage resources with transparency and responsibility, ensuring donations and contributions are used effectively to maximize impact.
About ODU USA, Inc. Dallas Chapter
Financial Transparency
Oron Development Union USA, Inc., Dallas Chapter (ODU Dallas) is committed to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and transparency. As a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, we recognize our responsibility to donors, members, and the communities we serve.
IRS Tax-Exempt Status
• Organization Name: Oron Development Union USA, Inc., Dallas Chapter
• IRS Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Financial Accountability
We maintain responsible stewardship of donor funds. Over 99.9% of funds go directly to programs and community impact initiatives.
Full financial statements are available upon request.
Governance & Oversight
A Board of Trustees governs ODU Dallas and is committed to ethical leadership and compliance.
We maintain the following policies:
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Document Retention Policy
• Code of Conduct
Copy of our Bylaws is available upon request.
Ethical Standards
We adhere to:
• IRS non-profit governance guidelines
• Texas non-profit compliance requirements
• Transparent financial reporting standards
Questions about our compliance or governance may be directed to: info@odudallas.org
Privacy & Data Protection
We respect your privacy. Donor information is never sold or shared.