Ihsan Foundation for West Africa
To improve the social and economic lives of the people of west africa
Ihsan Foundation for West Africa at a glance
In short: Ihsan Foundation for West Africa gave $75K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,706
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $74,706
- Median grant
- $74,706
- Total assets
- $208,324
- +132.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ihsan Foundation for West Africa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hidaya Foundation ($75K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hidaya Foundation Santa Clara, CA | Ramadan Iftar | $74,706 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $208,324 | $1,727,607 | $1,608,845 | $74,706 | 1 |
| 2023 | $89,562 | $1,533,585 | $1,570,577 | — | — |
| 2022 | $125,519 | $1,318,044 | $1,273,330 | — | — |
| 2021 | $80,805 | $1,143,613 | $1,140,394 | — | — |
| 2020 | $77,586 | $820,344 | $821,067 | — | — |
About Ihsan Foundation for West Africa
Based on IRS filings
Ihsan Foundation for West Africa is a public charity, based in Santa Clara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $208K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ihsan Foundation for West Africa is led by Ahmed Bangura, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ahmed Bangura
Chairman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$99K (2023) → $102K (2024)
Abdirahman Farah
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ibrahim Bah
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Usama Khalil
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yusuf Muhammad Ayoub
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mamadou Ibrahim (2020–2021) — Boad Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Ahmed Bangura (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Ihsan Foundation for West Africa
How much does Ihsan Foundation for West Africa give each year?
Ihsan Foundation for West Africa gave $75K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ihsan Foundation for West Africa?
Ihsan Foundation for West Africa reported $208K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Ihsan Foundation for West Africa operate?
Ihsan Foundation for West Africa has awarded grants in California.
What is Ihsan Foundation for West Africa's EIN?
Ihsan Foundation for West Africa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0441551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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