Nonprofit · EIN 84-4904373
A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $739,028 | $580,054 | $158,974 | $457,401 | $29,535 | $427,866 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $482,910 | $371,312 | $111,598 | $268,892 | $0 | $268,892 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $738,943
- of which government grants
- $55,058
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$9,757
- Other revenue
- $85
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $109,642
- Other salaries and wages
- $164,598
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $298,759
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,144
- Occupancy
- $17,634
- Travel
- $3,879
- Depreciation
- $116
- Program services (functional)
- $402,653
- Management and general (functional)
- $123,864
- Fundraising (functional)
- $53,537
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $268,892
- Total assets, end of year
- $457,401
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,535
- Net assets, end of year
- $427,866
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,049
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $239,307
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $188,559
- Gross receipts
- $756,288
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridah Kanini | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $109,642 |
| John Jaiblai | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Chioma Onukwire | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Wandera | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Roger Freeman | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Marcial Benavidez | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Betty Tonui | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridah Kanini | President & CEO Trustee or director | 40 | $71,080 | $50,028 |
| Michael Wandera | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| John Jaiblai | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Freeman | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Chioma Onukwuire | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1534 KALAMAZOO AVE SE STE 230, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2114
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Fridah Kanini, 2025 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Signed the 990
- Fridah Kanini, President
- Phone
- (616) 334-8281
- Website
- www.aglimpseofafrica.org
- Return prepared by
- VREDEVELD HAEFNER LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- Mental Health and Wellness - See Schedlue OExpenses $194,405
- Cultural Celebration & Building Belonging - See Schedule OExpenses $147,855
- Thrive Together: Immigrant Financial & Economic Empowerment See Schedule OExpenses $30,991
- .Expenses $29,402
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-4904373
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $457,401
- Income (IRS master file)
- $756,288
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $739,028 | $580,054 | $457,401 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $482,910 | $371,312 | $268,892 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-4904373).
Questions about A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA
- What is the EIN of A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA is 84-4904373.
- Is A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Fridah Kanini.
- Who are the officers and directors of A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,642 (Fridah Kanini, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $739,028, expenses of $580,054 and total assets of $457,401 at year end.
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