Umsizi Fund
Preselected recipients only
Umsizi Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $670,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $620,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$670,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$620,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 6 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $670,000 | 4 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Umsizi Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Umsizi Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $620,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Leadership Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $620,000 |
| Educate | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Friends of the School of St Jude Tanzania | Alternative Pathways Program of Beyond St Jude | $10,000 |
| Education for All Children | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Brakeman
- Roy Edgar Brakeman III
Questions people ask
Does Umsizi Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Umsizi Fund give?
$670,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Umsizi Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Brakeman (Dir, Pres) and Roy Edgar Brakeman III (Dir, Sec, Treas, VP).
What does Umsizi Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.