World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa
World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $1.
World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa at a glance
In short: World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa gave $23K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $11K). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $22,800
- +280.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $11,400
- +90.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $11,400
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Redeso ($16K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa gives
- Giving grew 396% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $23K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redeso | WILMAs work in Tanzania | $15,500 |
| Uganda Christian University | Student Grants | $7,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1 | $39,658 | $22,800 | 2 | $22,800 | $1 |
| 2022 | $39,657 | $31,013 | $12,451 | $6,000 | 1 | $6,000 | — |
| 2021 | $21,095 | $2 | $14,804 | $1,844 | 2 | — | $2 |
| 2020 | $35,897 | $30,376 | $27,313 | $4,600 | 3 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa is led by Paul Armington, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Paul Armington
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edward V K Jaycox (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Yaakov Kop (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa
How much does World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa give each year?
World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa gave $23K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa?
World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC.
Where does World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa operate?
World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa has awarded grants in California, Pennsylvania.
What is World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa's EIN?
World Institute for Leadership and Management in Africa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2184309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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