United African Organization
UNITED AFRICAN ORGANIZATION IS A DYNAMIC COALITION OF AFRICAN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE, CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND EMPOWERMENT OF AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN ILLINOIS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
Annual Giving
$226K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$75K
About United African Organization
Based on IRS filings
United African Organization is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $226K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,451,601 | — | $648,574 |
| Revenue | $4,001,078 | — | $1,698,862 |
| Expenses | $2,916,657 | — | $1,315,846 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,716 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti ($125,850), Tanzanian Community Association - Midwest (tca) ($50,000), Truth Foundation Ministries ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TANZANIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - MIDWEST (TCA) CHICAGO, IL | DR. EUSTACE KAIJAGE PROGRAM - CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT TCA MIDWEST'S COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND OPERATIONAL NEEDS | $50,000 |
| TRUTH FOUNDATION MINISTRIES BOLINGBROOK, IL | TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING | $50,000 |
| HAITIAN CONGRESS TO FORTIFY HAITI CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT RECENT ARRIVALS IN SHELTERS AND THEIR FAMILITIES, CONNECTING THEM TO SERVICES AND RESOURCES THEIR LIVES DEPEND ON | $125,850 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARIE TAMBA | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JUDE SEMPUNGU | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MUZI MTETWA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| REV CATHERINE ABIHUDI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EUSTACE KAIJAGE PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALPHONSE BIGIRWA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BISEGERWA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AKLILU ADEYE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MOAWIA ADAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELSADIG ELMAHDI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICK NTULA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MENE J DOFFOU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALBERT MORWEH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY ASIRIFI-OTCHERE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $91,688 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United African Organization?
United African Organization is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United African Organization?
As of 2024, United African Organization holds $2.5M in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $226K in 2024.
Where does United African Organization operate?
United African Organization has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does United African Organization award?
In 2024, United African Organization awarded 3 grants totaling $226K — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United African Organization's EIN?
United African Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0897461. 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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