Aceli Africa Inc
Aceli's mission is to unlock the growth and impact of agricultural small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMES) by bridging the gap between capital supply and demand.
Aceli Africa Inc at a glance
In short: Aceli Africa Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,772
- -99.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,772
- Median grant
- $5,772
- Total assets
- $18,233,700
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aceli Africa Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Global Development Incubator Inc ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $557K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Global Development Incubator Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $5,772 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,233,700 | $17,258,795 | $15,190,520 | $5,772 | 1 | $188,655 |
| 2023 | $15,342,249 | $12,037,358 | $10,631,567 | $557,127 | Total only | $51,915 |
| 2022 | $8,326,455 | $6,248,119 | $6,056,918 | $341,116 | Total only | $5,988 |
| 2021 | $4,489,153 | $3,826,704 | $3,580,007 | $125,277 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Aceli Africa Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aceli Africa Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $189K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aceli Africa Inc is led by Brian Milder, CEO & Aceli Africa since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Milder
CEO & Aceli Africa
Founder & CEO → CEO & Aceli Africa, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$252K (2024)
Andrew Stern
Board Director & CEO of Gdi
Board Director → Board Director & CEO of Gdi, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Phillips
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sewit Ahderom
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Titianne Donde
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Shiferaw
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Buhle Goslar
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Zinn
Senior Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Elizabeth Vanderwoude
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Carroll
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tom Carroll (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Brian Milder Dir Of Gdi (2023)
- Former: Elizabeth Vanderwoude Board (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $252K, to Brian Milder (CEO, Aceli Africa). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aceli Africa Inc
How much does Aceli Africa Inc give each year?
Aceli Africa Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $557K in grants paid.
How large is Aceli Africa Inc?
Aceli Africa Inc reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.3M.
What is Aceli Africa Inc?
Aceli Africa Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $18.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Aceli Africa Inc operate?
Aceli Africa Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Aceli Africa Inc's EIN?
Aceli Africa Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3344516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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