Akashinga Inc
AKASHINGA INC is a public charity based in Southfield, Michigan, formed in 2013. Its stated mission is to deliver ecological stability and long-term protection of large-scale wilderness by supporting and empowering local communities. The organization says it operates across 13.1 million acres in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, and Namibia.
Key facts about Akashinga Inc
In short: Akashinga Inc reported $7.2M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 32-0408734
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Grants paid (2025)
- $7,163,591 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $4,327,413
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
-56.4% YoY
Grants Paid (reported total)
$7.2M
-2.3% YoY
Revenue
$4.2M
-53.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$90K
-52.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
AKASHINGA’s mission, as stated by the organization, is to deliver ecological stability and long-term protection of large-scale wilderness by supporting and empowering local communities. Its filing describes an approach that places women and communities in conservation leadership, with the aim of addressing poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict together.
The organization’s described activities include frontline conservation operations; the Environmental Protection Unit’s work on counter-trafficking investigations, early warning, and incident response; public education and outreach; and the Lead Ranger programme. The filing says Lead Ranger provided training, coaching, and mentoring in field operations, problem-solving, and leadership, and became an independent entity in mid-2025.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AKASHINGA reports operating across Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, and Namibia. Its filing also describes Environmental Protection Unit work with partners across Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and Lead Ranger training and mentorship involving organizations in East and Southern Africa and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $7.3M (2024). In 2025 it reported $7.2M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,923,786 | $13,503,750 | $7,555,245 | 0 |
| 2024 | $9,917,367 | $9,149,185 | $9,247,549 | 0 |
| 2025 | $4,327,413 | $4,220,471 | $9,782,373 | 0 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,327,413 | $9,917,367 | $9,923,786 |
| Revenue | $4,220,471 | $9,149,185 | $13,503,750 |
| Expenses | $9,782,373 | $9,247,549 | $7,555,245 |
| Net Investment Income | $89,952 | $187,683 | $40,982 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists DAMIEN MANDER as president; KRISTIN BROOKS TITUS as secretary; MICHELLE NEVIN, NEILESH SHELAT, and ASHLEY SOGGE as directors; MELODY WESTEN as executive director; ELIZABETH ATHERTON as board chair; SARAH BOLKA as treasurer; DR STACY CREVELLO as chief executive officer; and IAN MACKENZIE-ROSS as treasurer and secretary.
Akashinga Inc is led by Stacy Crevello, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; 5 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stacy Crevello
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$7K (2025)
Damien Mander
President
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$10K (2018) → $146K (2025)
Melody Westen
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$143K (2022) → $16K (2025)
Elizabeth Atherton
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Mullikin
Senior Director of Brand & Marketing
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$148K (2025)
Gwen Franklin
Director of of Strategic Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$151K (2025)
Michelle Icahn Nevin
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Sogge
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Tang
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neilesh Shelat
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Mackenzie-Ross
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2019
On filings since 2018
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Brooks Titus
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bolka
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nirva Kapasi Patel (2023) — Director
- Former: Ever Chinoda (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Alex Earl (2018) — Executive Director-
- Former: Leonard Seelig (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $151K, to Gwen Franklin (Director of of Strategic Engagement). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 29476 Northwestern Hwy 531, Southfield, MI 48034-1029
Phone: (540) 316-0019
Website: https://iapf.org
Frequently asked questions about Akashinga Inc
How much does Akashinga Inc give each year?
Akashinga Inc reported $7.2M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $7.3M in grants paid.
How large is Akashinga Inc?
Akashinga Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What does Akashinga Inc fund?
AKASHINGA’s mission, as stated by the organization, is to deliver ecological stability and long-term protection of large-scale wilderness by supporting and empowering local communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Akashinga Inc?
Akashinga Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check iapf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Akashinga Inc make grants?
AKASHINGA reports operating across Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, and Namibia. Its filing also describes Environmental Protection Unit work with partners across Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and Lead Ranger training and mentorship involving organizations in East and Southern Africa and other locations.
What is Akashinga Inc's EIN?
Akashinga Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0408734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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