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EIN 46-1422753

Sankofar Research Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Houston
State
Texas
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
Description
Sri consists on one program where several projects are completed to utilize community based Research to engage a diverse set of individuals in creating knowledge to identify,develop and advance innivative strategies to build effective communities.
Also known as...
Sankofa Research Institute
Total revenues
$285,465
2021
Total expenses
$231,595
2021
Total assets
$101,785
2021
Num. employees
1
2021

Program areas at Sankofar Research Institute

Sankofa Research Institute undertakes research based projects and initiatives to utilize community based research to engage a diverse set of individuals in creating knowledge to identify develop and advance innovative strategies to build effective communities we use training mentoring and collaborative dialogues to increase the capacity of community members to participate in research with academics and community partners

Who funds Sankofar Research Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Houston Community FoundationPublic Benefit$51,600
Heimbinder Family FoundationGeneral Purposes$5,000
Heimbinder Family FoundationGeneral Purposes$1,000

Personnel at Sankofar Research Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Nicole RichardsExecutive Director$79,111
Deborah GrotfeldtDirector$0
Carla BradleyPresident$0
Denise RichardsPast Executive Director

Financials for Sankofar Research Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$211,700
Program services$73,765
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$285,465

Form 990s for Sankofar Research Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122024-11-30990View PDF
2020-122021-11-21990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-01-21990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
February 17, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $51,600 from Greater Houston Community Foundation
May 14, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Solidaire Network
August 10, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2314 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
sankofaresearchinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(814) 571-5521
IRS details
EIN
46-1422753
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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