Afrikana Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Afrikanas mission is to enable Harlem, Bronx, and Brooklyn community members particularly Black immigrants and migrants to secure resources and services with care and compassion. We connect individuals and families to public benefits, legal support, housing, workforce programs, language access, and healing spaces, all rooted in dignity, respect, and cultural understanding.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 68%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 300
- Highest pay
- $116,561, founder & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 526% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 (3)
- $423,236 spent. Case Management & Navigation ServicesAfrikana provided culturally responsive case management and navigation services to Black immigrants, asylum seekers, and migrant families. Services included public benefits enrollment, housing referrals, school enrollment assistance, healthcare navigation, legal referrals, workforce development support, and language access services. Through this work, thousands of individuals and families were connected to critical resources that promoted stability and self-sufficiency.
- $423,235 spent. Food Pantry & Basic Needs DistributionAfrikana operated community food pantry programs and distributed food, clothing, hygiene supplies, diapers, strollers, and other essential items to families in need. The organization prioritized newly arrived immigrants, asylum seekers, and low-income residents while ensuring culturally appropriate and dignified access to resources.
- $94,052 spent. Language Access, Education & Community EmpowermentAfrikana provided interpretation and translation services in multiple African languages, including Pulaar, Wolof, French, Soninke, Bambara, and Arabic. The organization also conducted Know Your Rights workshops, ESL classes, workforce readiness programs, and community education sessions to help participants navigate systems, access services, and build long-term economic stability.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 January 2024.
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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