US Africa Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
U.S. Africa Institute?s primary exempt purpose is to support immigrant students and communities by offering a wide range of academic and community services at no cost. These services aim to enhance educational opportunities, promote social integration, and empower immigrants to succeed in their academic and professional pursuits. Additionally, the Institute is dedicated to fostering and strengthening academic partnerships and collaborative programs between institutions in the United States and Africa. Through these efforts, the organization seeks to facilitate cross-cultural exchange, advance higher education, and contribute to sustainable development and mutual understanding between the two regions.
- Income
- $155,000
- Spending
- $104,550
- Reserves
- 8.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $73,000, president & ceo
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- U.S. Africa Institute has three program accomplishments: 1. Higher Education, Immigration Support and Academic Support Programs for Immigrant Students The Institute provides comprehensive academic support services including building coalitions among higher education institutions to better serve immigrant students and also offer academic support programs to immigrant students, including tutoring, mentoring, college preparation workshops, and scholarship guidance. These services help improve educational outcomes and increase access to higher education. Over the past year, more than 1,200 immigrant students benefited from these programs at various campuses and community centers. 2. Exchange Programs/Public Diplomacy Programs Through our exchange programs and public diplomacy initiatives, U.S. Africa Institute Institute fosters cross-cultural understanding and strengthens relationships between the U.S. and African communities. This includes cultural events, speaker series, and academic exchange programs, engaging over 800 participants annually, such as students, educators, and community leaders. These efforts promote dialogue and collaboration that enhance international partnerships. 3. Immigration-Related Services and Know Your Rights Workshops The Institute offers immigration-related services including Know Your Rights workshops, legal referrals, and informational sessions for immigrant students and their families. These services empower over 1,000 individuals each year by providing essential knowledge about their rights and available resources, thereby supporting community safety and stability.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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