AFROURBANISM IS A MOVEMENT ACTIVATING INTERDIMENSIONAL BLACK GENIUS TOWARD THE IDEATION AND MANIFESTATION OF THRIVING BLACK FUTURES. THE WORK OF IAU IS BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT INSIDE EVERYONE IS THE CAPACITY TO THRIVE. IF ONE CAN IDENTIFY HOW THRIVING MANIFESTS WITHIN PEOPLE, IT CAN BE ACTIVATED IN OTHERS ACROSS COMMUNITIES, SPANNING THE DIASPORA. IT IS THE BELIEF THAT, IF AGENCY, ABUNDANCE, AND AUDACITY ARE ACTIVATED, THEN ONE IS INDEED THRIVING.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+247.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$70K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$23K
About Institute for Afrourbanism
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Afrourbanism is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,494,586 | $429,727 | $10,000 |
| Revenue | $1,536,284 | $782,181 | $152,636 |
| Expenses | $496,934 | $319,058 | $207,156 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,539 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Detroit Recordings ($25,000), Real Estate Association of Developers ($25,000), Detroit Area Pre-college Engineering Program ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DETROIT RECORDINGS DETROIT, MI | W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION GRANT PASS-THROUGH | $25,000 |
| DETROIT AREA PRE-COLLEGE ENGINEERING PROGRAM DETROIT, MI | W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION GRANT PASS-THROUGH | $20,000 |
| REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPERS LANSING, MI | W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION GRANT PASS-THROUGH | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN PITERA | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| DR KHALID EL-HALIMA | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| SHERINA SHARPE | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| LAUREN A HOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,000 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Institute for Afrourbanism?
Institute for Afrourbanism is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Institute for Afrourbanism?
As of 2023, Institute for Afrourbanism holds $1.5M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $70K in 2023.
Where does Institute for Afrourbanism operate?
Institute for Afrourbanism has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Institute for Afrourbanism award?
In 2023, Institute for Afrourbanism awarded 3 grants totaling $70K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Institute for Afrourbanism's EIN?
Institute for Afrourbanism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2964657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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