First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newark, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $31K.
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey at a glance
In short: First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey gave $31K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,945
- +146.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,438
- +146.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,474
- Total assets
- $73,638
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Outreach ($7K). Together the top 9 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $432 (2021) to $31K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Outreach Irvington, NJ | Back to school supplies and block party for local residents in Essex county | $6,661 |
| Agona Ninta Agona East Health Direc | Rural community development borehole for portable water for community health center | $5,920 |
| Ponwaakrom Ma Basic School | Rural community development borehole drilling for portable water for the community school | $4,985 |
| Juliet Amponsah Newark, NJ | For funeral expenses and donation to the family of the deceased | $4,790 |
| Youth Development and Education Ass Newark, NJ | Gift to Deserving Students | $3,474 |
| Student and Members Excursion Newark, NJ | Educational Trips to Places of Interest in USA | $2,830 |
| Comfort Allotey North Plainfield, NJ | For funeral assistance to a member in good standing | $1,035 |
| Florence Adjei Newark, NJ | Member Support for Family Berevement | $1,000 |
| Adwoa Konadu Newark, NJ | For funeral assistance to a member who lost a family member | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,638 | $32,631 | $36,035 | $30,945 | 9 | $30,945 |
| 2024 | $77,042 | $22,624 | $24,909 | $12,552 | 9 | $12,552 |
| 2023 | $79,327 | $12,587 | $14,409 | $10,311 | 5 | $10,311 |
| 2022 | $81,149 | $30,677 | $29,155 | $16,725 | 7 | $16,725 |
| 2021 | $79,627 | $8,181 | $2,045 | $432 | 4 | $432 |
| 2020 | $73,491 | $7,848 | $3,544 | $2,522 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey is led by George Morris-Mead, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Morris-Mead
President
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Takyi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pearl Glah
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George Morris Mead (2020–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey
How much does First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey give each year?
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey gave $31K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 9 grants.
What is First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey's typical grant size?
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey's median grant in 2025 was $3,474, and its average grant was $3,438, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey give grants?
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey gives mostly in New Jersey: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (5 grants).
Does First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey's largest grantees?
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey's largest 2025 grantees include Community Outreach ($6,661), Agona Ninta Agona East Health Direc ($5,920) and Ponwaakrom Ma Basic School ($4,985), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey?
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey reported $74K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $33K.
What is First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey?
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newark, NJ. It holds $74K in total assets as of 2025.
What is First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey's EIN?
First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1621855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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