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.
United African Organization at a glance
In short: United African Organization gave $226K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,850
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $75,283
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,451,601
- +333.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United African Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti ($126K). Together the top 3 received $226K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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 | $2,451,601 | $4,001,078 | $2,916,657 | $225,850 | 3 | $6,716 |
| 2023 | $564,964 | $1,772,231 | $1,880,363 | — | — | $2,648 |
| 2022 | $648,574 | $1,698,862 | $1,315,846 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $265,558 | $825,010 | $808,440 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $249,044 | $647,106 | $507,797 | — | — | — |
About United African Organization
Based on IRS filings
United African Organization is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United African Organization is led by Nancy Asirifi-Otchere, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Asirifi-Otchere
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Rosemarie Tamba
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert Morweh
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elsadig Elmahdi
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eustace Kaijage PhD
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jude Sempungu
Vice Chair
Memeber → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mene J. Doffou
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moawia Adam
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Muzi Mtetwa
Secretary
Staff Deevelop → Staff Development, 2021
Staff Development → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aklilu Adeye
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alphonse Bigirwa
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Abihudi
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bisegerwa
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Ntula
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Akaki Kikama (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Erku Yimer (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Godfrey Chinom (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Guy Matundu (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: James Kitia (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: John Assabill (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Maza Dowling-B (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Nancy Otchere (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Sadik Bosompem (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jude Kitia (2021–2023) — Member
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 $92K, to Nancy Asirifi-Otchere (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United African Organization
How much does United African Organization give each year?
United African Organization gave $226K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is United African Organization's typical grant size?
United African Organization's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $75,283, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United African Organization give grants?
United African Organization gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does United African Organization give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of United African Organization's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is United African Organization?
United African Organization reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is United African Organization?
United African Organization is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- 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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