Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc
Pdaa serves to assist and accelerate institutions in achieving the goal of doubling the number of africans connected to the internet to 1 billion by 2030.
Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc at a glance
In short: Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $692,106
- +1059.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Semafor Inc ($50K).
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 $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Semafor Inc New York, NY | To Sponsor the Next 3 Billion Summit | $50,000 |
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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 | $692,106 | $1,095,195 | $538,649 | $50,000 | 1 | $4,099 |
| 2023 | $59,676 | $100,000 | $41,692 | — | — | — |
About Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc
Based on IRS filings
Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $692K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc is led by Ibrahima Guimba-Saidou, CEO on the 2024 filing; 1 of 23 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ibrahima Guimba-Saidou
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2024)
John Hoover
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Phumaphi
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Williams
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Borge Brende
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Moore
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Horn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lacina Kone
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Nunn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mignon Clyburn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Buddy Shah
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Alford
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rajiv J. Shah
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Mupita
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reeta Roy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seun Salami
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Leslie
Secretary
Vice Chair & S → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Chambers
Vice Chairman
Board Chair → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fatima Aliko Dangote
Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Swaniker
Vice Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilman Louie
Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Makhtar Diop
Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $161K, to Ibrahima Guimba-Saidou (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc
How much does Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc give each year?
Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc?
Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc reported $692K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc?
Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $692K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc operate?
Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc's EIN?
Partnership for Digital Access in Africa Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4198561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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