Sasakawa Africa Association
The purpose of the association is to support africa to fulfil its aspirations in building resilient and sustainable food systems. The association engages in catalyzing knowledge sharing with african farmers and enabling food, nutrition, and income security in their communities.
Sasakawa Africa Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,623,664
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $15,851,061
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $447
- +144.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $11,482,945
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sasakawa Africa Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winrock International Little Rock, AR | To help increase # of women in Agriculture extensionservices | $10,180 |
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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 | $12,623,664 | $15,851,061 | $11,482,945 | — | — | $447 |
| 2023 | $15,678,592 | $15,552,673 | $14,091,813 | — | — | $183 |
| 2022 | $12,007,667 | $14,986,075 | $13,608,673 | — | — | $168 |
| 2021 | $10,962,554 | $12,673,279 | $11,760,898 | — | — | $524 |
| 2020 | $8,330,720 | $13,265,466 | $11,160,049 | $10,180 | 1 | $20,812 |
About Sasakawa Africa Association
Based on IRS filings
Sasakawa Africa Association is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $447.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sasakawa Africa Association is led by Makoto Kitanaka, President on every filing since 2020; 9 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Makoto Kitanaka
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Amit Roy
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $128K (2024)
Mel Oluoch
Director
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Keiichi Shirato
Board Memeber
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$913 (2021) → $1K (2024)
Fumio Watanabe
Councellor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$528 (2022) → $221 (2024)
Akio Sugai
Auditor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Hiroshi Ehara
Councellor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$221 (2024)
Kristin Davis
Board Memeber
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$700 (2024)
Oumou Camara
Board Memeber
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$700 (2024)
Takeju Ogata
Councellor
Board of Councilors → Councellor, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jiro Aikawa
Councellor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Akinori Sugai (2020–2023) — Auditor
- Former: Katsumi Hirano (2020–2023) — Councellor
- Former: Ruth K. Oniang'o (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Shuichiro Ono (2021–2023) — Councellor
- Former: Itsu Adachi (2022–2023) — Councellor
- Former: Fumiko Iseki (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Shuichi Ono (2020) — Board of Councilors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $128K, to Amit Roy (Chair). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sasakawa Africa Association
How large is Sasakawa Africa Association?
Sasakawa Africa Association reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.9M.
What is Sasakawa Africa Association?
Sasakawa Africa Association is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security. It holds $12.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sasakawa Africa Association operate?
Sasakawa Africa Association has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Sasakawa Africa Association's EIN?
Sasakawa Africa Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-1316013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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