American Friends of Soas Inc
To support the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London primarily through charitable giving.
American Friends of Soas Inc at a glance
In short: American Friends of Soas Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $7,479
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,479
- Median grant
- $7,479
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who American Friends of Soas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was American Friends of SOAS Inc ($7K).
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 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of SOAS Inc Orange, CA | A single grant of $7479 is the cash asset distribution paid to the successor organization (also known as the American Friends of SOAS Inc. and registered in the state of Delaware) to support alumni networking activities and the promotion of SOAS University of London in general. | $7,479 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,977 | $7,479 | 1 |
About American Friends of Soas Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Friends of Soas Inc is a public charity, based in Orange, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Friends of Soas Inc is led by Gregory Buie, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Gregory Buie
President
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Newcomb
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Elaine Robinson Loiello
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Katherine Barron-Alicante
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sherin Nassar
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Verna Polutan
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Whitney Purdum
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Bharti Kansara
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Adomako
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zhenfei Hu
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Friends of Soas Inc
How much does American Friends of Soas Inc give each year?
American Friends of Soas Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Friends of Soas Inc operate?
American Friends of Soas Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is American Friends of Soas Inc's EIN?
American Friends of Soas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4900255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 24, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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