American First Relief International
American First Relief International is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Crestwood, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it reported $32K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
American First Relief International at a glance
In short: American First Relief International reported $32K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $31,690 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $31,690
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who American First Relief International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 17 (76%).
How American First Relief International gives
- Giving fell 82% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2024) to $312K (2022). In 2025 it reported $32K 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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orphanage Matumaini Ya Kuishi Buka | Medical Supplies Food Supplies Office Supplies | $14,158 |
| Orphanage Source De Vie I II III | Medical Support Food for Children | $7,551 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,887 |
| Orphanage Source De Vie 1 2 | Food Supplies Medical Supplies | $4,396 |
| Goma Idps Camps Eastern DRC | Medical Supplies Food Supplies Office Supplies | $3,941 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | $31,690 | Total only | $31,690 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | $24,094 | Total only | $25,194 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | $36,933 | 5 | $500 |
| 2022 | $1,550 | $98,723 | $1,145 | $311,653 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | — | $221,440 | $127,031 | $234,031 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | — | $68,991 | $208,844 | $208,206 | 8 | — |
| 2019 | $5,195,000 | $88,863 | $88,863 | $86,806 | 7 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American First Relief International is led by Michael Ge, Ceopresident since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Ge
Ceopresident
Board → Ceopresident, 2023
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce I. Ngoy
Director
International Studen → International Student, 2021
International Student → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
11 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Fatuma
Director
Refugee Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sergine Kyungu
Treasurer & Financial Srvs Director
Women & Children → Treasurer & Financial Srvs Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Shalamba
Director
Board → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudiman Ngongo
Deputy President & Administrator Servi
Director of Internat → Director of International, 2021
Director of International → Deputy President & Administrator Servi, 2023
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Patrick Bulambo (2019–2022) — Executive Committee
- Former: Dan Kagangura (2022) — Board
- Former: Mushakulwa Waziri (2022) — Board
- Former: Michael Rudiman (2019–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 American First Relief International
How much does American First Relief International give each year?
American First Relief International reported $32K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $24K in grants paid.
What is American First Relief International?
American First Relief International is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Crestwood, KY.
What is American First Relief International's EIN?
American First Relief International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0534685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
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