The Africa-america Institute
AAI BRIDGES AFRICA AND ITS DIASPORA TO CATALYZE A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-48.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$293K
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$293K
-3.4% YoY
About The Africa-america Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Africa-america Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $293K. Net investment income was $343K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,680,517 | $5,234,771 | $4,828,144 |
| Revenue | $3,503,948 | $3,466,370 | $2,499,412 |
| Expenses | $4,091,913 | $3,835,511 | $3,425,065 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $342,939 | $77,513 | $159,229 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fodeia Group ($293,198).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FODEIA GROUP SOUTHFIELD, MI | SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL AND SOUTHFIELD HOUSING DEVELOP | $293,198 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIK AMARTEIFIO | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| PETER MCKILLOP | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| PROF OUSSEINA ALIDOU | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| MAMADOU BEYE | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| CHRISTAL M JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| ROBERT MCCARTHY | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| HUMBLE LUKANGA | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| KOFI APPENTENG | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $252,724 |
| AMBAR TAVAREZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $148,260 |
| JOURDEN WARREN | CHIEF OF STRATEGIC PARTNER | 35 | $114,613 |
| LOUISE ERSKINE | CLIMATE LEAD & CHIEF OF STAFF | 35 | $114,400 |
| SYDNEY PLANT | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 35 | $101,250 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Africa-america Institute?
The Africa-america Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Africa-america Institute?
As of 2024, The Africa-america Institute holds $2.7M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $293K in 2024.
Where does The Africa-america Institute operate?
The Africa-america Institute has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Michigan, Washington.
What size grants does The Africa-america Institute award?
In 2024, The Africa-america Institute awarded 1 grants totaling $293K — an average of about $293K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Africa-america Institute's EIN?
The Africa-america Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0218859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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