Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association
Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association is a private foundation, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $6K.
Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association at a glance
In short: Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association gave $6K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $2,000
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $8,734
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kpando Municpal Assembly ($2K). Together the top 3 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kpando Municpal Assembly | Money used to purchased chairs, desks and other items for local schools. | $2,000 |
| Ghana Health Service | Donated money to purchase medical supplies to help local health clinics. | $2,000 |
| Municipal Health Directorate Nandom | Donated money to purchase medical supplies and provide water for the local community. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,734 | $48,076 | $39,342 | $6,000 | 3 | $23,748 |
| 2024 | — | $11,660 | $7,521 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association is led by Jones Polley, President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jones Polley
President
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association
How much does Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association give each year?
Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association gave $6K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association's typical grant size?
Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association?
Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What is Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association's EIN?
Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3237944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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