2026-05-08T13:44:41-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 852744036 US Africa Institute USAF 3109517721 4301 S Central Avenue Los Angeles CA 90011 Tadios Belay President & CEO 3109517721 2026-05-08 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://www.usainstitute.org/ X X 155000 155000 0 0 0 155000 83000 17000 2200 2350 104550 50450 0 50450 5500 76450 5500 76450 5500 76450 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. U.S. Africa Institute has three program accomplishments: 1. Higher Education, Immigration Support and Academic Support Programs for Immigrant Students The Institute provides comprehensive academic support services including building coalitions among higher education institutions to better serve immigrant students and also offer academic support programs 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. Exchange Programs/Public Diplomacy Programs Through our exchange programs and public diplomacy initiatives, U.S. Africa Institute 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. 0 Tadios Belay President & CEO 40 73000 0 0 Julia Scheibe International Program Manager 20 0 0 0 Crystal Hermida Programs Manager 20 0 0 0 Zurishaddai Blandon Community Organizer 30 0 0 Kennedie Watkins Higher Ed and Immigration Coordinator 20 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false CA US AFRICA INSTITUTE 4301 S CENTRAL AVENUE LOS ANGELES CA 90011 3109517721 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE X 150000 115000 265000 150000 115000 265000 265000 265000 1