2025-11-17T16:27:18-08:00 2024-12-31 412208930 VREDEVELD HAEFNER LLC 10302 20TH AVE NW GRAND RAPIDS MI 49534 990 2024-01-01 844904373 A Glimpse of Africa AGLI 6163348281 1534 Kalamazoo Ave Ste 230 Grand Rapids MI 49507 Fridah Kanini President 6163348281 2025-11-11 true true Michael J Vredeveld CPA P02353300 6166488447 2025-11-17 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Fridah Kanini 2025 E Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids MI 49546 756288 false X www.aglimpseofafrica.org X 2020 MI A Glimpse of Africa brings people together to celebrate and empower African immigrants and refugees with culturally responsive education, and services, trusted advocacy, essential resource navigation, to build belonging, break barriers, and build a thriving life in West Michigan. 7 7 14 0 0 0 468617 738943 14293 0 0 85 482910 739028 973 0 0 270947 298759 0 53537 99392 281295 371312 580054 111598 158974 268892 457401 0 29535 268892 427866 X A Glimpse of Africa brings people together to celebrate and empower African immigrants and refugees with culturally responsive education, and services, trusted advocacy, essential resource navigation, to build belonging, break barriers, and build a thriving life in West Michigan. false false 194405 0 0 Mental Health and Wellness - See Schedlue O 147855 0 0 Cultural Celebration & Building Belonging - See Schedule O 30991 0 0 Thrive Together: Immigrant Financial & Economic Empowerment See Schedule O 29402 0 0 . 29402 0 0 402653 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 8 0 14 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true false false false false false false false MI X Fridah Kanini 6163348281 1534 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 230 Grand Rapids MI 49507 Fridah Kanini President & CEO 40.00 X X 109642 0 0 John Jaiblai Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Chioma Onukwire Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Wandera Director 0.00 X 0 0 0 Roger Freeman Director 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marcial Benavidez Director 0.00 X 0 0 0 Betty Tonui Director 0.00 X 0 0 0 109642 0 0 1 false false false 19175 55058 664710 333 738943 7503 19175 17260 -9757 0 -9757 Other 900099 9842 9842 0 0 9842 739028 9842 0 -9757 109642 60303 27411 21928 164598 129263 25195 10140 1202 557 596 49 23317 16135 4555 2627 30144 0 30144 0 3039 2276 644 119 12282 5655 5644 983 2785 2097 505 183 17634 13281 3196 1157 3879 3130 550 199 1672 1617 40 15 116 0 116 0 302 195 90 17 Contracted services 122486 82163 24462 15861 Community outreach events 60455 60455 0 0 Community health and wellness events 13456 13456 0 0 Training and outreach events 5774 5774 0 0 7271 6296 716 259 580054 402653 123864 53537 268892 365073 90500 779 1165 116 1049 268892 457401 29535 0 29535 X 268892 239307 188559 268892 427866 268892 457401 158974 X X false true X false false X 0 0 67347 140416 468617 701901 1378281 14293 44545 58838 0 0 67347 140416 482910 746446 1437119 0 0 0 1437119 9842 9842 1446961 X 0 0 Pt III Ln 12 Other Income Part III, Line 12 Description: Other 2024: 9842. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 1165 116 1049 1049 Gala 26678 19175 7503 2354 11754 3152 26678 19175 7503 2354 11754 3152 17260 -9757 Pt XII, Line 1 The Organization switched from cash basis to accrual basis. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the CEO and accountant. A copy of the 990 will be provided to the Board prior to filing, but no formal review has or will take place. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request and approval by the CEO. Other Part III; Line 4a - Mental Health & Wellness A Glimpse of Africas Wellness Program strengthens the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of African immigrants, refugees, and New Americans in West Michigan. Our monthly listening sessions, led by culturally informed experts with lived experience, provide a safe space for women, men, and youth to explore stress management, grief support, and social determinants of health. The two-day Mental Health & Wellness Fair, featuring a Youth Wellness Soccer Tournament, brought together over 400 youth and 1,000 participants, with 30+ vendors and organizations offering culturally appropriate support, education, and resources. Youth experienced empowerment through sport, storytelling, and peer connections, while families connected with local providers, building trust and awareness. The program also supports maternal care through the Ready by Five initiative, where our Community Health Navigator served 280 households with expectant mothers and children under five. Families received home visits, health and social screenings, and access to essential resources, with over 30 mothers receiving Pack & Play units to support safe sleep and early childhood development. Through these initiatives, AGOA fosters resilience, cultural pride, belonging, and equitable access to care, helping families and youth thrive in every aspect of their lives. Other Part III; Line 4b - Cultural Celebration & Building Belonging Through cultural festivals AGOA provides a platform to bring people together to build belonging, celebrate, educate, and share their diverse rich heritage. This two-day family-friendly event gathered over 6,000 attendees from across Michigan and the United States, fostering cultural awareness, community education, while promoting local entrepreneurs and artists. The event featured a vibrant showcase of African heritage with over 100 creatives, including dance groups, musical artists, flag parade participants, and fashion models and designers. The festival hosted over 80 vendors, including 20 new food businesses, and other immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs from Kent County and Beyond. Over 40% of the vendors had graduated from the AGOA economic empowerment class where they gained valuable experience in licensing, operations, and networking, leading to expanded opportunities beyond the event. Through this annual celebration, the organization strengthens visibility, unity, and belonging among African immigrants, refugees, and the broader community. Other art III; Line 4c - Thrive Together:Immigrant Financial & Economic Empowerment This program is A Glimpse of Africas signature initiative designed to help African immigrants, refugees, and other New Americans in West Michigan build financial confidence, stability, and opportunity. The 2025 cohort ran from February to May, offering a 5 to 6-weeks journey through personal finance, business development, wealth-building, and entrepreneurship. A total of 65 participants enrolled, with 40 graduating, including 16 homebuyer class graduates and 12 earning ServSafe certifications. Participants represented five languages including Arabic, Swahili, French, Somali, and English. The program participants included 85% women with an average household income below $30,000 and average of 2 to 5 children. Through this culturally responsive teaching and support services such as interpretation, weekend classes, transportation, and childcare, the program was more accessible and opened doors to financial independence, homeownership, and small business success. The program continues to create pathways to prosperity, through empowering immigrant families to build financial stability, business success, and a thriving future. Other Part III, Line 4d: Civic engagement, Legal support and advocacy A Glimpse of Africa advocated for and educated the African communities on their Civil, voting and other Human rights. Through the monthly legal clinics and the know your rights sessions AGOA connected over 200 community members with legal resources, education, and immigration experts and attorneys. Additionally, through this program AGOA provided voter educational materials, and advocated for language access, social, civic issues and justice for the African community members through participation in city, county and state forums. As a trusted bridge between the African community and local government, including the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, and GRPD, fostering trust, understanding, and community safety. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d . 29402. 0. 0.