Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California
Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California is a private foundation, based in Menifee, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K. Net investment income was $1.
Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California at a glance
In short: Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California gave $1K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- -65.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $5,877
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mfantseman Associations of North Am ($600). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $3K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mfantseman Associations of North Am East Hartford, CT | scholarship | $600 |
| K Sam Essilfie Medical Foundation San Bernardino, CA | school | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,877 | $1,706 | $3,496 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,000 | $1 | — |
| 2023 | $7,667 | $1,971 | $3,081 | $2,910 | 4 | $2,910 | $1 | — |
| 2022 | $8,777 | $3,112 | $4,178 | $2,600 | 4 | $3,601 | — | — |
| 2021 | $9,844 | $4,841 | $2,685 | $2,500 | 2 | $2,685 | $1 | $136 |
| 2020 | $7,688 | $7,036 | $4,427 | $2,600 | 2 | — | $1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California is led by Charles C. Blankson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles C. Blankson
President
President → Presdent, 2021
Presdent → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Dadzie
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Ghartey
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margaret Forson (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Joanne Hanson Bonney (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California
How much does Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California give each year?
Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California gave $1K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
How large is Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California?
Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
Where does Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California operate?
Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Virginia, Wyoming.
What is Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California's EIN?
Awutu Effutu and Friends Association of Southern California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1467596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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