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Helping Africa Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Eisneramper Llp. It holds total assets of $87K. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have grown from $46K in 2019 to $87K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of international. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Helping Africa Foundation Inc. has made 13 grants totaling $7.8M, with a median grant of $90K. Annual giving has grown from $2.1M in 2020 to $2.8M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $2.9M distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2.8M, with an average award of $603K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$65K
Average Grant
$721K
Largest Grant
$2.8M
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Helping Africa Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of international. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, GA.
Helping Africa Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $7.8M across 13 grants. The median grant size is $90K, with an average of $603K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2.8M.
Helping Africa Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helping Africa Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japhet Aryiku | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $116K | $0 | $172K |
| Daniel Rose | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Morand | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Tichansky | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Rose | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kwame Anthony Appiah | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harold Doley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ken Kanda | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Henry Louis Gates | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$87K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$87K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$7.8M
Average Grant
$603K
Median Grant
$90K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
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|---|---|---|---|
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| ImplementersEDUCATION | Dansoman | $1.2M | 2022 |
| Adakum Educational Foundation IncEDUCATION | New York, NY | $90K | 2022 |
| Business Council For International UnderstandingEDUCATION | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Medshare International IncEDUCATION | Decatur, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| National Council Of Ghanaian AssociationsEDUCATION | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |