Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc
Preselected recipients only
Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,983 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,175 and the largest $6,850. 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$28,983
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,175
- Largest grant$6,850
- Assets$200,557
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $29,827 the year before.
75% 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 | $29,827 | 8 | $283,463 |
| 2024 | $28,983 | 16 | $200,557 |
How to apply
Help Guinea Bissau Africa 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 Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama. It also paid $18,416 in 11 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4 | $10,167 |
| New York | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Education and general welfare | $6,850 |
| Community School Augusto Armindo Lo | Education | $6,067 |
| Individual | Tuition | $3,300 |
| Individual | General welfare | $2,800 |
| Individual | General welfare | $2,790 |
| Individual | General welfare | $1,740 |
| Individual | General welfare | $1,200 |
| Klove FM Radio | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Celestina Co | General welfare | $1,150 |
| Individual | General welfare | $480 |
| Individual | General assistance | $450 |
| Individual | Health | $400 |
| Joao Co | General welfare | $240 |
| Individual | General welfare | $150 |
| Individual | General assistance | $100 |
| Individual | General welfare | $66 |
Officers and trustees
- Helena Lopes Culp
- Edward Culp
- Darrah Culp
Questions people ask
Does Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc give?
$28,983 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,175.
Who runs Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Helena Lopes Culp (President), Edward Culp (Vice President) and Darrah Culp (Secretary).
What does Help Guinea Bissau Africa Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.