Helping Africa Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Helping Africa Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$86,628
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 6 | $62,078 |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 7 | $86,628 |
How to apply
Helping Africa Foundation Inc 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 Helping Africa Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1.5 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $420,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Implementers | Education | $1.5 million |
| Web Dubois Museum Foundation | Education | $300,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Education | $50,000 |
| Adakum Educational Foundation Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Harlem Educational Activities Fund | Education | $25,000 |
| Business Council for International Understanding | Education | $20,000 |
| Asanteman Council of North America | Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Rose
- Daniel Rose
- Michael Morand
- Peter Tichansky
- Henry Louis Gates
- Kwame Anthony Appiah
- Harold Doley
- Ken Kanda
- Japhet Aryiku
Questions people ask
Does Helping Africa Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helping Africa Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Helping Africa Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Rose (Director), Daniel Rose (Director), Michael Morand (Director) and Peter Tichansky (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Helping Africa Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.