NonprofitsEmpowers Africa Inc

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

Empowers Africa Inc

NEW YORK, NY

Total revenue

$6.7M

Total expenses

$8.0M

Net assets

$159K

Grants received

$13.1M

156 grants

EIN

320403737

Tax year

2024

Mission

The organization supports programs in the areas of human empowerment, wildlife protection and land conservation in sub-saharan africa.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$6.6M
Program service revenue
Investment income$16
Other revenue$103K
Total revenue$6.7M

Expenses

Grants paid$7.6M
Salaries & benefits$255K
Fundraising$35K
Other expenses$133K
Total expenses$8.0M
Total assets$954K
Net assets$159K

People

17 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Krista Krieger

Board Chair

Board

20 hrs/wk

Liz Kelly

Secretary/Treasurer

Board

8 hrs/wk

Jennifer Kennedy

Trustee

Board

5 hrs/wk

Donna Corbat

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Zita de Zagon

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Lisa Gentil

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Patricia Glass

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Aisha Haque

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Mary MacElree

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Suzanne Leydecker

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Martha McGuiness

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Laura Nicklas

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Beth Rudin DeWoody

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Kim Charlton

Vice-Chair

Board

2 hrs/wk

Allison Freeland

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Krysten Ericson

Trustee

Staff

2 hrs/wk

Nadia Derelieva

Chief Operating Officer

Staff

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 156 of 156

FromAmountPurposeYear
$315K
Lion Landscapes Fund
2024
$263K
SUPPORT WILDLIFE & LAND CONSERVATION
2024
$110K
Kenya Bird of Prey Trust
2024
$100K
TO SUPPORT PROJECTS IN AFRICA
2024
$79K
Kenya Wildlife Trust: Mara Predator Conservation Program
2024
$35K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$33K
GENERAL
2024
$30K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$30K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$25K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2024
$25K
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN EMPOWERMENT, WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND LAND CONSERVATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
2024
$20K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2024
$16K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2024
$15K
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT
2024
$10K
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2024
$8K
INTERNATIONAL
2024
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$5K
LABURRA MIXED DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
2024
$5K
WILDLIFE PROTECTION
2024
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$2K
VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM
2024
$1K
TO FUND JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FUND JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
2024
$961K
TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO.
2023
$474K
TO SUPPORT THE ROOIKAT TRUST AND ITS CONTINUED EFFORTS TO COMBAT WILDLIFE CRIME IN NAMIBIA.
2023
$471K
TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO.
2023
$460K
(1) DESCRIPTION: 13,322 SHARES OF TPG, INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $465,271 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 11/28/2023 (6) PURPOSE: To support the Rooikat Trust and its continued efforts to combat wildlife crime in Namibia.
2023
$400K
(1) DESCRIPTION: 11,578 SHARES OF TPG, INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $404,362 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 11/28/2023 (6) PURPOSE: To support Forgotten Parks in its efforts to protect and restore the integrity of Upemba National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo.
2023
$390K
TO SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE ANTI-TRAFFICKING ACTIVITIES OF THE LILONGWE WILDLIFE TRUST IN MALAWI.
2023
$300K
PROTECTION OF ELEPHANTS AND RHINOS
2023
$295K
(1) DESCRIPTION: 11,230 SHARES OF TPG, INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $374,689 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 05/23/2023 (6) PURPOSE: To support law enforcement activities, equipment purchases, training, and the combating of illegal wildlife trafficking efforts of Big Game Parks in Eswatini.
2023
$293K
To support the anti-poaching and anti-trafficking activities described in Tikki Hywood Trust's proposal entitled "A Multifaceted Approach to Reducing Wildlife Crime in Zimbabwe".
2023
$281K
TO SUPPORT NATIONAL PARK RESCUE IN ITS EFFORTS TO PROTECT CHIZARRIA NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE.
2023
$255K
(1) DESCRIPTION: 3,250 SHARES OF COSTAR GROUP INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $263,887 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 10/18/2023 (6) PURPOSE: To support Wildlife Action Group in its efforts to protect the Thuma and Dedza-Salima Forest Reserves in Malawi.
2023
$246K
(1) DESCRIPTION: 3,130 SHARES OF COSTAR GROUP INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $253,686 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 10/18/2023 (6) PURPOSE: To support the anti-poaching and anti-trafficking activities described in Tikki Hywood Trust's proposal entitled "A Multifaceted Approach to Reducing Wildlife Crime in Zimbabwe".
2023
$212K
INTERNATIONAL
2023
$210K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$200K
Lion Landscapes - Sustainable Growth of the Lion Landscapes programs
2023
$155K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$110K
Kenya Bird of Prey Trust
2023
$100K
OCEAN FORESTS MEDIA AND THEIR "OCEAN FORESTS: EXPLORING AND PROTECTING THE WORLD'S ICONIC KELP FORESTS" PROJECT
2023
$90K
(1) DESCRIPTION: 1,150 SHARES OF COSTAR GROUP INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $93,190 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 10/18/2023 (6) PURPOSE: TO ASSIST ROOIKAT-NAMIBIA TO ADD KEY PERSONNEL TO THEIR STAFF AND STRENGTHEN THEIR ONGOING WORK.
2023
$79K
Kenya Wildlife Trust: Mara Predator Conservation Program
2023
$64K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2023
$50K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$39K
(1) DESCRIPTION: 500 SHARES OF COSTAR GROUP INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $40,518 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 10/18/2023 (6) PURPOSE:TO ASSIST TIKKI HYWOOD TRUST IN ZIMBABWE TO ADD KEY PERSONNEL TO THEIR STAFF AND STRENGTHEN THEIR ONGOING WORK.
2023
$26K
HUMAN EMPOWERMENT
2023
$25K
SUPPORT WILDLIFE & LAND CONSERVATION
2023
$20K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2023
$15K
SINGITA HOLISTIC EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
2023
$15K
CASH SUPPORT
2023
$10K
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2023
$8K
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$5K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2023
$5K
ANNUAL GIFT
2023
$5K
BOTSWANA PROJECT
2023
$1K
TO FUND JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FUND JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
2023
$250
CONSERVATION
2023
$638K
INTERNATIONAL
2022
$118K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$105K
Kenya Bird of Prey Trust program
2022
$79K
Kenya Wildlife Trust: Mara Predator Conservation Program
2022
$50K
TO AID IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTIONS
2022
$34K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2022
$30K
KENY WILDLIFE TRUST - GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$25K
MATCHING GIFT
2022
$25K
LUPANI BOARDING HOSTEL
2022
$20K
SUPPORT OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THIS ORGANIZATION
2022
$15K
GENERAL FUND
2022
$15K
CASH SUPPORT
2022
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$8K
EDUCATION FUND
2022
$7K
ITS TAXEXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$7K
LION CONSERVATION
2022
$5K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2022
$5K
INTERNATIONAL
2022
$5K
BOTSWANA PROJECT
2022
$5K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$3K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$1K
TO FUND JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SEE ATTACHEDTO FUND JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SEE
2022
$100
CONSERVATION
2022
$114K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$114K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$79K
Kenya Wildlife Trust: Mara Predator Conservation Program
2021
$50K
TO AID IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTIONS
2021
$50K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$40K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2021
$39K
contribution for the KeNew Yorka Bird of Prey Trust in support of the Guidelines for Conducting Wildlife Research in KeNew Yorka project. Support of Tsavo Trust. Support of KeNew Yorka Bird of Prey Trust, contribution for KeNew Yorka Wildlife Trust in support of the Guidelines for Conducting Wildlife Research in KeNew Yorka project
2021
$39K
contribution for the KeNew Yorka Bird of Prey Trust in support of the Guidelines for Conducting Wildlife Research in KeNew Yorka project. Support of Tsavo Trust. Support of KeNew Yorka Bird of Prey Trust, contribution for KeNew Yorka Wildlife Trust in support of the Guidelines for Conducting Wildlife Research in KeNew Yorka project
2021
$35K
INTERNATIONAL
2021
$25K
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2021
$20K
SUPPORT OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THIS ORGANIZATION
2021
$15K
GENERAL FUND
2021
$5K
BOTSWANA PROJECT
2021
$1K
TO FUND JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SEE ATTACHEDTO FUND JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SEE
2021
$500
charity
2021
$395K
General & Unrestricted
2020
$264K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$100K
CONTRIBUTION
2020
$75K
Wilderness Wildlife Trust: Safaris COVID Relief
2020
$50K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$44K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$40K
TO AID IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTIONS
2020
$26K
INTERNATIONAL
2020
$20K
SUPPORT OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THIS ORGANIZATION
2020
$15K
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2020
$14K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2020
$14K
GENERAL FUND
2020
$11K
TO SUPPORT TSAVO TRUST
2020
$10K
EMPOWER COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA
2020
$10K
TO AID IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTIONS
2020
$10K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$6K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$5K
CHARITABLE
2020
$3K
GENERAL; ANTI-POACHING; BOTSWANA PROJECT
2020
$3K
OPERATING
2020
$2K
FOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2020
$250K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2019
$236K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$61K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2019
$42K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
$42K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$18K
FOR CHILDREN IN THE WILDERNESS, ZIMBABWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2019
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$250K
AFRICAN LEADERSHIP
2018
$236K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$25K
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
2018
$10K
The Good Work Foundation
2018
$10K
CHARITABLE - PROGRAM SUPPORT
2018
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2018
$33K
ENVIRONMENTAL/ANIMALS
2017
$5K
JOHANNESBURG, WILDERNESS WILDLIFE TRUST
2017

Funded by

$13.1M from 68 funders · 156 grants · 2017–2024

The Wildcat Foundation

$4.7M · 13 grants · 2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.3M · 7 grants · 2018–2023

Technical Training Foundation

$1.2M · 8 grants · 2019–2023

National Philanthropic Trust

$911K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

BAND Foundation

$641K · 7 grants · 2021–2024

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$516K · 3 grants · 2018–2024

Donald J Slavik Family Foundation

$515K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Details

EIN320403737
NTEE codeQ33
Subsection03
Ruling date2013-06
Formed2013
Employees2
Volunteers25
EMPOWERS AFRICA INC — Mission, Financials & Grants Received | Grantivo