African Communities Together Inc
The mission of African Communities Together is to empower african immigrants in the united states to integrate socially, get ahead economically, and engage civically.
African Communities Together Inc at a glance
In short: African Communities Together Inc gave $90K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,148,786
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who African Communities Together Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Futa Islamic Center ($15K). Together the top 6 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Futa Islamic Center Bronx, NY | To respond to the urgent needs of vulnerable new arrivals in New York city | $15,000 |
| Masjid Alfirdaus New York, NY | To respond to the urgent needs of vulnerable new arrivals in New York city | $15,000 |
| Togolese Islamic Center Inc Bronx, NY | To respond to the urgent needs of vulnerable new arrivals in New York city | $15,000 |
| Timbuktu Islamic Center Inc New York, NY | To respond to the urgent needs of vulnerable new arrivals in New York city | $15,000 |
| Masjid Abubakar Community Center Jamaica, NY | To respond to the urgent needs of vulnerable new arrivals in New York city | $15,000 |
| Masjid Tawhid Inc Brooklyn, NY | To respond to the urgent needs of vulnerable new arrivals in New York city | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,148,786 | $3,819,330 | $6,554,879 | $90,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $5,602,919 | $3,191,234 | $5,721,957 | — | — |
| 2022 | $7,666,077 | $8,251,422 | $4,641,127 | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,672,072 | $5,002,765 | $2,569,438 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,369,796 | $3,042,143 | $2,586,560 | — | — |
About African Communities Together Inc
Based on IRS filings
African Communities Together Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
African Communities Together Inc is led by Amaha Kassa, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amaha Kassa
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Afua Atta-Mensah
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juanita Lewis
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sochie Nnaemeka
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chitra Aiyar
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tata Traore Rogers
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Naomi Abraham (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sekou Siby (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Folabi Olagbaju (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ilana Berger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Afua Arra-Mensah (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Kolu Zigbi (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $132K, to Amaha Kassa (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about African Communities Together Inc
How much does African Communities Together Inc give each year?
African Communities Together Inc gave $90K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is African Communities Together Inc's typical grant size?
African Communities Together Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does African Communities Together Inc give grants?
African Communities Together Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bronx, NY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does African Communities Together Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on African Communities Together Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are African Communities Together Inc's largest grantees?
African Communities Together Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Futa Islamic Center ($15,000), Masjid Alfirdaus ($15,000) and Togolese Islamic Center Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is African Communities Together Inc?
African Communities Together Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What is African Communities Together Inc?
African Communities Together Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is African Communities Together Inc's EIN?
African Communities Together Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1689772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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