Microfinancing Partners in Africa
Microfinancing Partners in Africa (MPA) provides grants for the strengthening and expansion of microfinancing programs in africa, to empower those living in extreme poverty to lift themselves up with dignity through access to financial services and education.
Microfinancing Partners in Africa at a glance
In short: Microfinancing Partners in Africa gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,000
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,000
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $1,026,110
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Microfinancing Partners in Africa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sisters of the Most Precious Blood ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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
How Microfinancing Partners in Africa gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $30K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters of the Most Precious Blood Ofallon, MO | Partnering mission with the sisters of the most precious blood to bring awareness and microfinancing to africa. | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,026,110 | $700,717 | $758,341 | $11,000 | 1 | $47,520 |
| 2023 | $983,987 | $1,165,797 | $1,311,670 | $27,500 | 1 | $38,985 |
| 2022 | $1,054,278 | $1,182,792 | $972,361 | $30,000 | 1 | $20,053 |
| 2021 | $992,100 | $912,936 | $801,217 | $30,000 | 1 | $29,518 |
| 2020 | $849,058 | $832,351 | $915,224 | $30,000 | 1 | $19,221 |
| 2019 | $883,422 | $754,180 | $712,411 | $30,000 | 1 | $23,198 |
About Microfinancing Partners in Africa
Based on IRS filings
Microfinancing Partners in Africa is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $48K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Microfinancing Partners in Africa is led by Christian Wargo, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christian Wargo
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$32K (2024)
J. Tyler Blickhan
President
President → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Modde
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Bubenik
Board Member
Board Member → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Degregorio
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schaeffer
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Mutuura
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Piechowski
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Shortal
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tapiwa Mupereki
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrien Webb
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Bueler
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mojeri Coker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Teffey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Antoinette Temporiti Cpps (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Shearburn (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Linda Hall (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shilpa Thornton (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Christina Oridota (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tika Shah (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Anderson (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dick Arnoldy (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Gundlach (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Brennell (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sharlene Teefey (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Charise Thomas (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kristi Vrtiska (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Carla Valenti (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Ron Moser (2019) — President
- Former: Thomas Pollihan (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $32K, to Christian Wargo (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Microfinancing Partners in Africa
How much does Microfinancing Partners in Africa give each year?
Microfinancing Partners in Africa gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $28K across 1 grant.
How large is Microfinancing Partners in Africa?
Microfinancing Partners in Africa reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $701K.
What is Microfinancing Partners in Africa?
Microfinancing Partners in Africa is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Microfinancing Partners in Africa operate?
Microfinancing Partners in Africa has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Microfinancing Partners in Africa's EIN?
Microfinancing Partners in Africa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1171133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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