Institute for Afrourbanism
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.
Institute for Afrourbanism at a glance
In short: Institute for Afrourbanism gave $70K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $23K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $70,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- Average grant
- $23,333
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,494,586
- +247.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Afrourbanism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Detroit Recordings ($25K). Together the top 3 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Recordings Detroit, MI | W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant Pass-Through | $25,000 |
| Real Estate Association of Developers Lansing, 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,494,586 | $1,536,284 | $496,934 | $70,000 | 3 | $1,539 |
| 2022 | $429,727 | $782,181 | $319,058 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $10,000 | $152,636 | $207,156 | — | — | — |
About Institute for Afrourbanism
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Afrourbanism is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Afrourbanism is led by Lauren A. Hood, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lauren A. Hood
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $100K (2023)
Dan Pitera
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khalid El-Halima
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherina Sharpe
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $100K, to Lauren a Hood (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Afrourbanism
How much does Institute for Afrourbanism give each year?
Institute for Afrourbanism gave $70K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Institute for Afrourbanism's typical grant size?
Institute for Afrourbanism's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,333, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Institute for Afrourbanism give grants?
Institute for Afrourbanism gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Institute for Afrourbanism give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Institute for Afrourbanism's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant Pass-Through" (3 grants).
How large is Institute for Afrourbanism?
Institute for Afrourbanism reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Institute for Afrourbanism?
Institute for Afrourbanism is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2023.
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.
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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