Pembe Inc
Pembe Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it made $3K in qualifying distributions.
Pembe Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $26,544
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $3,201
- -33.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,201
- -33.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pembe Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Pembe Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 231% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $4K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benevolent Giving to Individuals le Brooklyn, NY | Reimbursement of Testmaster Fees. | $2,553 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,544 | — | $3,201 | — | — | $3,201 | $1,386 |
| 2023 | $29,745 | — | $4,837 | $2,553 | 1 | $4,837 | $1,616 |
| 2022 | $34,582 | $41,730 | $7,148 | $3,500 | 1 | $7,148 | $860 |
| 2021 | $43,330 | $50,000 | $6,670 | $3,050 | 4 | $3,050 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pembe Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pembe Inc is led by Brice Ngameni, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brice Ngameni
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Kyei
Director of Mentor Recruiting
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raissa Ebeh
Director of Mentee & Mentor Engagement
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Armooh
Director of Mentee Recruiting
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hassan Abdelhalim
Webmaster
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dani Makia
COO
Vice President → COO, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Naya Coard (2023) — Director of Programming
- Former: Aaron Yemane Former (2022) — Director of Finances
- Former: Adeyemi Adediran Former (2022) — Co-Director of Mentee Recruiting
- Former: Aita Seck Former (2022) — Co-Founder
- Former: Augustine Manga Former (2022) — Co-Director of Mentor & Mentee Engagement
- Former: Doriane Nguenang Former (2022) — Director of Content
- Former: Martina Tiku Former (2022) — Co-Director of Mentor & Mentee Engagement
- Former: Oluwale Oluborode Former (2022) — Co-Director of Mentee Recruiting
- Former: Patrick Ntchobo Former (2022) — Co-Director of Mentor Recruiting
- Former: Sabri Siraj Former (2022) — Co-Director of Mentor Recruiting
- Former: Zamzam Mohammd Former (2022) — Social Media Driector
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pembe Inc
How large is Pembe Inc?
Pembe Inc reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Pembe Inc?
Pembe Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $27K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pembe Inc operate?
Pembe Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Pembe Inc's EIN?
Pembe Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2084554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Pembe Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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