Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities involving medical and welfare assistance to citizens of Guinea Bissau, an educational facility septic system in Komo Tombali, and educational supplies in Guinea Bissau.
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc at a glance
In short: Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc gave $29K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,983
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,811
- -51.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,175
- Total assets
- $317,144
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6010 Eikrem Ln, Portland, OR 97267
Phone: (503) 704-5115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community School Augusto Armindo Lo ($6K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($13,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activities are in Guinea Bissau, West Africa. Most 2024 recipients are listed without a U.S. location; several carry an "AL" code in the filing (including a school in Caiar and a recipient in Dakar), which does not indicate Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 334% of 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 $21K (2022) to $53K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,900 |
| Community School Augusto Armindo Lo Caiar, AL | Education | $6,067 |
| Matmoua Cisse | General Welfare | $2,790 |
| Salimatou Youla | General Welfare | $1,740 |
| Amidu Sila | General Welfare | $1,200 |
| Klove FM Radio Rocklin, AL | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Celestina CO | General Welfare | $1,150 |
| Saliu Ndaye | General Welfare | $480 |
| Joao CO | General Welfare | $240 |
| IDY Diallo | General Welfare | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $317,144 | $29,747 | $39,901 | $28,983 | 16 | $48,025 | — |
| 2023 | $308,463 | $46,632 | $43,701 | $29,827 | 8 | $46,632 | $13,966 |
| 2022 | $275,649 | $87,964 | $68,193 | $20,630 | 8 | $67,183 | — |
| 2021 | $255,878 | $270,603 | $165,637 | $22,035 | 4 | $273,927 | — |
| 2020 | $150,912 | $162,016 | $81,464 | $53,485 | 14 | — | $2,561 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated direct charitable activities are medical and welfare assistance to citizens of Guinea Bissau, a septic system for an educational facility in Komo Tombali, and educational supplies in Guinea Bissau. Its 2024 grants also included awards for education, tuition, general welfare, charitable purposes, general assistance, and health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $28,983. Grant amounts ranged from $66 to $6,850, with a median of $1,175. Notable awards included $6,067 to Community School Augusto Armindo Lo for education and $1,200 to KLove FM Radio for charitable purposes. Individual recipients received grants for education and general welfare, tuition, general welfare, general assistance, and health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helena Lopes Culp as president, Edward Culp as vice president, and Darrah Culp as secretary.
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc is led by Helena Lopes Culp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helena Lopes Culp
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrah Culp
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Culp
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc
How much does Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc give each year?
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc gave $29K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 8 grants.
What is Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc's typical grant size?
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,175, and its average grant was $1,811, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc give grants?
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc's top state is Alabama, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc's largest grantees?
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community School Augusto Armindo Lo ($6,067), Matmoua Cisse ($2,790) and Salimatou Youla ($1,740), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($13,900), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc?
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc reported $317K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What does Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated direct charitable activities are medical and welfare assistance to citizens of Guinea Bissau, a septic system for an educational facility in Komo Tombali, and educational supplies in Guinea Bissau. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc's EIN?
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3396995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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