Engage West Africa Inc
Engage West Africa Inc is a public charity based in Dallas, Georgia. Its work supports sustainable development and humanitarian aid in Burkina Faso, Guinea, and other areas of West Africa.
Engage West Africa Inc at a glance
In short: Engage West Africa Inc reported $596K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $596,378 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $587,293
- -24.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $705,830
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $897,576
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Engage West Africa Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3522 Hiram Acworth Highway, Dallas, GA 30157
Phone: (770) 222-2125
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Engage West Africa Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
The organization states that it works in Burkina Faso, Guinea, and other areas of West Africa. Its website describes programs in Burkina Faso, including clean-water and education initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $974K (2023). In 2025 it reported $596K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Timothy Initiative Raleigh, NC | Ministry Assistance | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $587,293 | $705,830 | $897,576 | $596,378 | Total only | $11 |
| 2024 | $779,039 | $915,381 | $892,327 | $775,674 | Total only | $11 |
| 2023 | $755,985 | $842,896 | $1,087,146 | $973,671 | Total only | $11 |
| 2022 | $1,000,235 | $1,203,544 | $968,822 | $30,000 | 1 | $11 |
| 2021 | $765,513 | $750,654 | $715,245 | $636,611 | Total only | $11 |
| 2020 | $730,104 | $753,996 | $422,729 | $372,642 | Total only | $23 |
| 2019 | $398,837 | $789,646 | $799,198 | $609,072 | Total only | $5 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to bring transformation and hope to people in Burkina Faso, Guinea, and other areas of West Africa through sustainable solutions and development. Its stated activities include clean water, education, grain distribution, eyeglasses, garden projects, and humanitarian aid. Its website also describes work involving wells, support for pastors and church building, assistance and mobility solutions for people with physical disabilities, and education.
The 2025 filing says the organization screens partner mission agencies in Burkina Faso and Guinea and works with qualified agencies and missionaries whose purposes are similar to its own.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing data reports zero grants for each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. A listed 2022 grant was $30,000 to The Timothy Initiative Inc. The grantee describes its mission as advancing Christ’s kingdom by multiplying disciples and disciple-making churches around the world.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Arnold, Brian Bloye, and Jonathan Robbins as board members; James Griffin as president; and Paul Richardson as executive director. The organization’s website also lists John and Betty Arnold as site leaders, Joel and Amanda Griffin as site associate missionaries, and Joanna Gregg as a site associate missionary.
Engage West Africa Inc is led by James Griffin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Griffin
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Arnold
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$24K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Paul Richardson
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Brian Bloye
Board Member
President → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Robbins
Board Member
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to John Arnold (Board Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Engage West Africa Inc
How much does Engage West Africa Inc give each year?
Engage West Africa Inc reported $596K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $776K in grants paid.
How large is Engage West Africa Inc?
Engage West Africa Inc reported $587K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $706K.
What does Engage West Africa Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to bring transformation and hope to people in Burkina Faso, Guinea, and other areas of West Africa through sustainable solutions and development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Engage West Africa Inc?
Engage West Africa Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Engage West Africa Inc make grants?
The organization states that it works in Burkina Faso, Guinea, and other areas of West Africa. Its website describes programs in Burkina Faso, including clean-water and education initiatives.
What is Engage West Africa Inc's EIN?
Engage West Africa Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5352308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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