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Nonprofit · EIN 93-2592894

AFRIKANA CORPORATION

Tax-exempt · BRONX, NY 10458

Financials

$173K$1.2M2023$1.1M$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AFRIKANA CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$1,084,469$1,030,648$53,821$128,770$0$128,770
July 31, 2024990$173,239$1,178,290-$1,005,051$74,949$0$74,949
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$767,603
of which government grants
$28,000
Program service revenue
$316,762
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$104

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$145,361
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$145,361
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,488
Travel
$36,469
Program services (functional)
$940,523
Management and general (functional)
$82,959
Fundraising (functional)
$7,166

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$74,949
Total assets, end of year
$128,770
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$128,770
Net assets without donor restrictions
$128,770
Gross receipts
$1,084,469
Employees
0
Volunteers
300
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
DC

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Adama BahFounder & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$116,561
Mariama BahCOO & CFO
Officer
40$28,800
Taqwa Abdul AzizVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Marie Mirville-ShahzadaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Layla AssassaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Josh GoldfeinCo-Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JB Abdul-MajidBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Adama BahExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$12,000
Mariama BahCOO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$1,500
Mamadou BahCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2477 BELMONT AVE APT 4D, BRONX, NY 10458-6263
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Adama Bah, 2477 BELMONT AVE 4D, BRONX, NY 10458
Signed the 990
Adama Bah, Founder & CEO
Phone
(646) 685-9108
Return prepared by
Zelin & Associates CPA LLC

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $423,236
  • 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.
    Expenses $423,235
  • 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.
    Expenses $94,052

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-2592894
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$128,770
Income (IRS master file)
$1,084,469

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$1,084,469$1,030,648$128,770XML
990July 2024$173,239$1,178,290$74,949XML

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 93-2592894).

Questions about AFRIKANA CORPORATION

What is the EIN of AFRIKANA CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AFRIKANA CORPORATION is 93-2592894.
Is AFRIKANA CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to AFRIKANA CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AFRIKANA CORPORATION 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 AFRIKANA CORPORATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AFRIKANA CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AFRIKANA CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Adama Bah.
Who are the officers and directors of AFRIKANA CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,561 (Adama Bah, Founder & CEO).
How much revenue does AFRIKANA CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,084,469, expenses of $1,030,648 and total assets of $128,770 at year end.

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