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Us Africa Institute
EIN 85-2744036 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA
Profile
Educational and academic purposes
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
54th percentile
Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
96th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 46.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
22nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
82nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$5,500
Down $10,974 (-67%) from 2022
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Down$5,500
Down $10,974 (-67%) from 2022
Revenue
Up$153,472
Up $77,472 (+102%) from 2022
Expenses
Up$147,972
Up $88,446 (+149%) from 2022
Net Income
Down$5,500
Down $10,974 (-67%) from 2022
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $5,500
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $5,500
- Revenue
- $153,472
- Expenses
- $147,972
- Net income
- $5,500
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Jul 25, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $153,472
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Educational and academic purposes
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.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Africa Institute has three program accomplishments: 1. Academic Support Programs The Institute provides comprehensive academic support services 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. Public Diplomacy Programs Through public diplomacy initiatives, the 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. | $1 | - |
| Other Program Services Support for Immigrant and Undocumented Students The U.S. Africa Institute actively advocates for increased institutional support for undocumented and immigrant students on college campuses in the Los Angeles area and across the United States. These advocacy efforts focus on ensuring that higher education institutions adopt inclusive practices, expand student services, and create welcoming environments for students regardless of immigration status. The Institute collaborates directly with college and university leaders?including presidents, vice presidents, and student affairs professionals?to help them better understand and respond to the unique needs of immigrant student populations. This work includes policy recommendations, convening stakeholder meetings, and supporting the implementation of campus-based initiatives that improve access to education, mental health resources, legal support, and financial aid. Community Events and Cultural Engagement In partnership with the Los Angeles City Council and the Office of the Mayor, the U.S. Africa Institute has led and supported numerous African immigrant-focused community events that celebrate cultural heritage and promote civic participation. Major initiatives include the annual Africa Day celebration, Black History Month programming, and a variety of local cultural festivals and forums designed to build community cohesion and elevate the voices of African diaspora communities in Southern California. These events serve as a platform to recognize the contributions of African immigrants to the city?s social, cultural, and economic life, while also providing opportunities for engagement with local policymakers and civic leaders. University Partnership Initiatives The U.S. Africa Institute leverages its expansive network of U.S. and African higher education institutions to facilitate academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and institutional development. Through formal partnerships, the Institute supports bilateral student and faculty exchange programs, joint research initiatives, curriculum co-development, and capacity-building efforts. These initiatives are designed to promote global learning, foster long-term relationships between universities, and strengthen educational ties between the United States and African nations. The Institute also works to identify and align funding opportunities, coordinate international fellowships, and convene cross-border academic dialogues to address shared challenges in education, public policy, and community development. | $0 | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadios Belay | President & CEO | FT | $71,000 | - | $71,000 |
| Julia Scheibe | International Program Manager | FT | $0 | - | - |
| Crystal Hermida | Programs Manager | FT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- US Africa Institute
- EIN
- 85-2744036
- Phone
- 3109517721
- Address
- 4301 S Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Signing Officer
- Name
- Tadios Belay
- Title
- President & CEO
- Phone
- 3109517721
- Signed
- 2025-07-25
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