The Africa-America Institute
Aai bridges africa and its diaspora to catalyze a more sustainable and equitable world.
The Africa-America Institute at a glance
In short: The Africa-America Institute gave $293K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $293K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $293,198
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $293,198
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $293,198
- Total assets
- $2,680,517
- -48.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Africa-America Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fodeia Group ($293K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Africa-America Institute gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2022) to $422K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $293K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fodeia Group Southfield, MI | Southfield Public School and Southfield Housing Develop | $293,198 |
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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 | $2,680,517 | $3,503,948 | $4,091,913 | $293,198 | 1 | $342,939 |
| 2023 | $5,234,771 | $3,466,370 | $3,835,511 | $303,551 | 1 | $77,513 |
| 2022 | $4,828,144 | $2,499,412 | $3,425,065 | $192,630 | 2 | $159,229 |
| 2021 | $4,440,622 | $2,165,945 | $2,090,541 | $315,235 | 1 | $315,213 |
| 2020 | $4,992,204 | $2,951,937 | $2,366,790 | $421,815 | Total only | $175,868 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Africa-America Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Africa-America Institute is a public charity 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 grant totaling $293K. Net investment income was $343K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Africa-America Institute is led by Kofi Appenteng, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 5 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kofi Appenteng
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $253K (2024)
Christal M. Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Humble Lukanga
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mamadou Beye
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nik Amarteifio
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ousseina Alidou
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter McKillop
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ambar Tavarez
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $148K (2024)
Jourden Warren
Chief of Strategic Partner
Chief of Strategic Partnerships & Engagement → Chief of Strategic Partner, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Sydney Plant
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$128K (2023) → $101K (2024)
Louise Erskine
Climate Lead & Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Robert McCarthy
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Khumo Shongwe (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michelle Gavin (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rebecca L. Edwards (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mora McLean (2021–2022) — Aai Historian
- Former: Steven Pfeiffer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Brian McGinley (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Joseph Moodhe (2020) — Secretary
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 $253K, to Kofi Appenteng (President & CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Africa-America Institute
How much does The Africa-America Institute give each year?
The Africa-America Institute gave $293K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $304K across 1 grant.
How large is The Africa-America Institute?
The Africa-America Institute reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is The Africa-America Institute?
The Africa-America Institute is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Africa-America Institute operate?
The Africa-America Institute has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Michigan, Washington.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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