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EIN 53-0218859

The Africa-America Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
Description
The Africa-America Institute connects Africa and its diaspora, advancing liberatory education and providing scholarships to foster sustainable development and racial justice.
Total revenues
$3,466,370
2023
Total expenses
$3,835,511
2023
Total assets
$5,234,771
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at The Africa-America Institute

Aai's african higher education program manages scholarships and otherwise provides opportunities for african men and women to receive advanced academic, professional, and leadership training within and outside africa.

Who funds The Africa-America Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationIn Support of the Global Black Project$250,000
Kresge FoundationThis Grant Provides Project Support To the Africa America Institute (Aai) To Launch the Teaching Africa for Equity and Achievement Initiative in Detroit, Piloting at the School at Marygrove, To Provide Detroit Students With Educationally Enriching and Transformative Experiences of Learning About Africa and Its Global Diaspora.$150,000
GS Daf (GSPF)Humanitarian$125,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at The Africa-America Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Kofi AppentengPresident and Chief Executive Officer$249,229
Ambar TavarezChief Operations Officer$109,750
Louise ErskineChief of Staff and Climate Lead
Jourden WarrenChief of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement
Dr. Stacie SmithDirector of Education
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for The Africa-America Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,482,929
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$104,303
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-26,790
Net income from fundraising events$-94,072
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,466,370

Form 990s for The Africa-America Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
November 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairsPublic policy
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
60 E 42nd St 1700
New York, NY 10165
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
aaiafrica.org/ 
Phone
(212) 949-5666
IRS details
EIN
53-0218859
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Revoked
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
104651
FTB Entity ID
1975296
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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