Kofi A Tawiah Foundation

EIN 472946160 Private Foundation

Lake Success, NY 11042 |(800) 839-1754

Total Given 2016–2021
$999K
12 grants · $166K avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$35K
typical mid grants · $7K–$162K
grant size
33%
supporter · 2/6 multi-year
repeat
$2.0M
Assets (2024)
6
Distinct Recipients

About

As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2021, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $575,000. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $1,328,615 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2021. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XIV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.

Focus Areas

Education

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only
Phone (800) 839-1754

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $50K $100K $110K 1
2018 $362K $293K $247K 4
2019 N/A $499K $353K N/A
2020 $12K $1.3M $897K 2
2021 $575K $1.7M $1.1M 5
2022 N/A $1.3M $79K N/A
2023 N/A $1.7M $24K N/A
2024 N/A $2.0M $82K N/A

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 12 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$7K
Median
$35K
Average
$83K
75th Pctl
$162K
Maximum
$250K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (12 total)

Purpose
Ashesi University Foundation Seattle, WA $250,000 All Academic Disciplines Scholarship Fund 2021
Ashesi University Foundation Seattle, WA $250,000 Scholarship Fund 2021
Ashesi University Foundation Seattle, WA $200,000 The Kofi Tawiah Good Citizenship Scholar fund 2018
Ashesi University Foundation Seattle, WA $150,000 The Kofi Tawiah Good Citizenship Scholar FUND 2018
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA $50,000 Lead for Ghana 2021
Ashesi University Foundation Seattle, WA $50,000 The Kofi Tawiah Good Citizenship Scholar Fund 2016
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA $20,000 Lead for Ghana 2021
Teach for Ghana Phoenix, AZ $10,000 General & Unrestricted 2018
Thinkgive Inc Concord, MA $7,500 General & Unrestricted 2020
Rural Communities Empowerment Center Arlington, VA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
Thinkgive Inc Concord, MA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2021
Giving Back Fund Inc Los Angeles, CA $1,500 Nexus Accra Salon Initiative 2018

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