Relief for Africa
To improve the standard living and livelihoods of the people of africa in particular east africa. The organization pojects rang from emergency relief, educational and health initiativas. The organizations goal is to initiate programs that would develop africa communities.
Relief for Africa at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $439,180
- Expenses (2023)
- $48,712
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Relief for Africa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $878K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Medical Relief Southfield, MI | — | $878,360 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $439,180 | $48,712 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | $878,360 | 1 |
About Relief for Africa
Based on IRS filings
Relief for Africa is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Ypsilanti, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Relief for Africa is led by Ramadhan Kannenje, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ramadhan Kannenje
President
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abdishakur Geyre
Treasure Director
Treasurer → Treasure Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Oleksiw
Treasure Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hussein I. Barre
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abdirashid Gary
Vice President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ramdan Kennenje (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Relief for Africa
What is Relief for Africa?
Relief for Africa is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Ypsilanti, MI.
Where does Relief for Africa operate?
Relief for Africa has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Relief for Africa's EIN?
Relief for Africa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4000131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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