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Umsizi Fund is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $7.3M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2013 to $7.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including New York, Colorado, Maryland. According to available records, Umsizi Fund has made 36 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $13K. Annual giving has grown from $278K in 2020 to $1.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2M distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $620K, with an average award of $94K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$139K
Largest Grant
$630K
Based on 7 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.
Umsizi Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, MA.
Umsizi Fund has distributed a total of $3.4M across 36 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $94K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $620K.
Umsizi Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Umsizi Fund is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Edgar Brakeman Iii | Dir, Sec, Treas, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy Brakeman | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$94K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| African Leadership FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $620K | 2023 |
| Myriad Usa IncAfrican Visionary Fund | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Shujaazinc LimitedExpenditure Responsibility Grant | Nairobi | $200K | 2023 |
| J LemaScholarship Grant | Johannesburg | $30K | 2023 |
| Generation - You Employed IncGeneration Kenya | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The School Of St Jude TanzaniaAlternative Pathways Program of Beyond St Jude | Louisville, KY | $10K | 2023 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States IncAfrican Visionary Fund | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| EducateGeneral & Unrestricted | Denver, CO | $30K | 2022 |
| One World Childrens FundFor Kliptown Youth program | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Toniic InstituteGeneral & Unrestricted | Bend, OR | $7K | 2022 |
| S DlaminiScholarship Grant | Cambridge, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| Ciyota IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Jumpstart Academy AfricaGeneral & Unrestricted | Bealeton, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| M TarawallyScholarship Grant | Wellesley, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Education For EmploymentGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $106K | 2020 |
| Harvard CollegeHarvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health - Dr. Wafaie Fawzi collaboration with the African Leadership Academy | Cambridge, MA | $46K | 2020 |
| 1to4General & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2020 |