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EIN 32-0403737

Empowers Africa

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
Description
The organization supports programs in the areas of human empowerment, wildlife protection and land conservation in sub-saharan Africa.
Total revenues
$9,150,860
2023
Total expenses
$7,762,765
2023
Total assets
$1,936,504
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Empowers Africa

See description of program services in Part I, Line 1.

Grants made by Empowers Africa

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Friends of the Peace ParksGiraffe Relocation$10,000
Sarara Institute Sarara FoundationAssistance To Sambaru Community$5,489

Who funds Empowers Africa

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Wildcat Foundation / David Bonderman TteeTo Support the General Operations of Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo.$961,368
National Philanthropic TrustInternational$638,147
The Wildcat Foundation / David Bonderman TteeTo Support the Rooikat Trust and Its Continued Efforts To Combat Wildlife Crime in Namibia.$474,028
...and 34 more grants received totalling $6,760,809

Personnel at Empowers Africa

NameTitleCompensation
Nadia DerelievaChief Financial Officer$100,500
Krista KriegerChair of the Board and Executive Director$0

Financials for Empowers Africa

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,138,849
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$11
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,000
Total revenues$9,150,860

Form 990s for Empowers Africa

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-22990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122023-01-31990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122022-05-22990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 18, 2025
Received grants
Identified 25 new grant, including a grant for $961,368 from The Wildcat Foundation / David Bonderman Ttee
November 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Technical Training Foundation
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Green Park Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from The Midgley Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2 Beekman Pl
New York, NY 10022
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
empowersafrica.org/ 
Phone
(917) 328-1611
IRS details
EIN
32-0403737
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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