Aid for Africa Inc
Aid for Africa Inc was a public charity based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, whose stated mission was to provide assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa. The organization’s website says it ceased operations on September 1, 2020, and its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down.
Aid for Africa Inc at a glance
In short: Aid for Africa Inc gave $194K across 16 grants in 2021 (avg $12K), top state California. 38% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $193,889
- -1.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $12,118
- -19.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,326
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aid for Africa Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 6909 Ridgewood Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (202) 531-2000
Website: https://aidforafrica.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aid for Africa Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Wildlife Conservation Network Inc ($18K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission referred to Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2021, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (23%), Virginia (15%), Maryland (13%), Minnesota (13%), and Washington, DC (11%). These are recipient-state shares; the available information does not establish them as geographic limits for funding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aid for Africa Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 56% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2021) to $248K (2019). In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc San Francisco, CA | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $18,475 |
| Charity Global Inc New York, NY | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $18,289 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $16,688 |
| Women's Microfinance Initiative Cabin John, MD | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $14,535 |
| Books for Africa Inc St. Paul, MN | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $14,323 |
| African Childrens Haven Inc Galveston, TX | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $12,435 |
| Maasai Girls Education Fund Inc Washington, DC | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $11,645 |
| Ashesi University Foundation Seattle, WA | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $10,365 |
| Africa Classroom Connection Minneapolis, MN | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $10,287 |
| Trees for the Future Inc Silver Spring, MD | Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities | $10,255 |
Ready to take the next step with Aid for Africa Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $9,703 | $367,108 | $193,889 | 16 | — |
| 2020 | $375,295 | $420,901 | $367,599 | $196,606 | 13 | $925 |
| 2019 | $321,575 | $420,578 | $430,428 | $247,905 | 18 | $850 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the organization’s 2020 filing was “provide assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa.” The filing describes its activities as informal public education about problems in Africa and potential solutions, providing a forum for members to collaborate and exchange information, and assisting members in funding their activities.
Grantees’ own descriptions show the range of work supported. For example, Books for Africa says it collects and distributes books to children in Africa; Ashesi University Foundation describes its work as supporting educational opportunities in Ghana; and Africa Classroom Connection says it raises funds and works with local communities in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, to build classrooms. Other supported organizations describe work in wildlife conservation, children’s welfare, sustainable farming, and scholarships and mentoring for Kenyan children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2021, Aid for Africa reported 16 grants totaling $193,889. Grants ranged from $8,815 to $18,475, with a median of $10,326.
The largest reported grants included $18,475 to Wildlife Conservation Network Inc.; $18,289 to Charity Global Inc.; $16,688 to Fistula Foundation; $14,535 to Women’s Microfinance Initiative; and $14,323 to Books for Africa Inc. The filing stated the purpose of these grants as assisting members in funding their activities.
No application process or instructions are provided in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Edward Sulzberger as board chair; Geralynn Batista as treasurer; Barbara Alison Rose as executive director; and Jean-Claude Tchatchouang and Yi-Chieh Yeh as board members.
Aid for Africa Inc is led by Edward Sulzberger, Board Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Edward Sulzberger
Board Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Alison Rose
Exective Director
Secretary & Executive Director → Exective Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geralynn Batista
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean-Claude Tchatchouang
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yi-Chieh Yeh
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aid for Africa Inc
How much does Aid for Africa Inc give each year?
Aid for Africa Inc gave $194K across 16 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $197K across 13 grants.
What is Aid for Africa Inc's typical grant size?
Aid for Africa Inc's median grant in 2021 was $10,326, and its average grant was $12,118, across 16 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aid for Africa Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Aid for Africa Inc give grants?
Aid for Africa Inc's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Aid for Africa Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Aid for Africa Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assisted Members in Funding Their Activities" (16 grants).
Who are Aid for Africa Inc's largest grantees?
Aid for Africa Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Wildlife Conservation Network Inc ($18,475), Charity Global Inc ($18,289) and Fistula Foundation ($16,688), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Aid for Africa Inc fund?
The mission stated on the organization’s 2020 filing was “provide assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aid for Africa Inc?
Aid for Africa Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aidforafrica.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Aid for Africa Inc's EIN?
Aid for Africa Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1703295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Aid for Africa Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Aid for Africa Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Maryland
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
The Annie E. Casey Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits and other partners working to improve outcomes for children and young people, including family strengthening, child welfare, education, employment, community development and juvenile justice. In 2024, grants ranged from $50 to $1,185,000, with a median of $40,000. Grants are by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
1,462
Total Given
$93.1M
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Owings Mills, MD
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation funds direct services, programs, general operations, and capital projects in housing, health, jobs, education, and aging for low-income and vulnerable people. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000; its Small Grants Program offers up to $50,000 over two years, with funding focused on Baltimore, Hawaiʻi, Israel, and Northeastern Pennsylvania. It awards grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.8B
Grants
872
Total Given
$127.8M
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University funds a broad range of education, research, health, and community-related work, with 2025 grants ranging from $5,500 to nearly $95 million and a median of $100,000; many of the largest awards were sub-awards. Its grants went to organizations across the U.S., with the largest shares in California and Maryland, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$25.3B
Grants
813
Total Given
$594.1M
The Keith Campbell Foundation
Bethesda, MD
The Keith Campbell Foundation funds nonprofits working for equitable, livable communities, especially on watershed health, clean water, agriculture, and related community needs, with a focus on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays and California’s San Francisco Bay watershed. Giving varies widely: 2024 grants ranged from $40 to $1.5 million, with a median of $5,000. It accepts unsolicited requests, with two application cycles per year.
Assets
$420.2M
Grants
688
Total Given
$27.9M
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Bethesda, MD
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds cystic fibrosis research, drug development, specialized care, and related training and clinical programs. In 2024, its grants had a median of about $150,000, with awards ranging from $2,800 to nearly $12.9 million; it supports work nationwide. Applications are submitted through specific funding opportunities, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$5.0B
Grants
624
Total Given
$189.6M
Baltimore Community Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Community Foundation supports schools, neighborhoods, and community projects, including work on kindergarten readiness, student well-being, neighborhood vitality, and arts and culture. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $19,800, with amounts varying widely, and its strategic school and neighborhood grants focus on Baltimore City and Baltimore County. It invites applications through its online portal for specified grant programs.
Assets
$314.3M
Grants
604
Total Given
$29.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Aid for Africa Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Aid for Africa Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?