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TAMISIMA FOUNDATION INC

Staten Island, NY · EIN 834234069 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P60 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · tamisimafoundationinc.org
revenue
$0
expenses
$0
net assets
$0
employees
mission · from form 990

We are public benefit non-profit organization whose purposes are exclusively charitable, scientific or educational purposes. Our mission is to safeguard and secure humanity by improving the quality of life for communities and carrying out interventions that are directed at reducing vulnerability and promoting social wellbeing and the principal aim is to provide Housing, Educational, Basic Medical Care and Social Services, Food and Clothing, Re-entry Programs, Elderly, Disaster and Emergency Relief and Storage / Warehousing to homeless, individuals and underprivileged Families.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tamisima Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on improving quality of life for vulnerable communities through direct service programs. It operates in the Tri-State area and Zimbabwe, providing housing, food and clothing, medical care, education, re-entry support, and disaster relief. The organization emphasizes community empowerment and delivers services through local partnerships.

named programs · 12 · from sources

What they call their work

Condom Distribution Campaign
Citywide initiative in New York City promoting safer sex practices through free condom distribution and education.
Developmental Programs
Supports long-term community growth through life-skills training and capacity-building initiatives.
Disaster Relief
Provides rapid response to local crises with shelter, food, and critical aid.
Educational Services
Equips youth and adults with foundational knowledge for a brighter future.
Elderly Services
Delivers specialized care, companionship, and daily living support to seniors.
Food & Clothing
Meets basic human needs through targeted distribution drives of food and clothing.
Housing Services
Provides comprehensive safe, transitional, and permanent housing solutions for individuals and families.
Medical & Social Care
Ensures vulnerable populations have reliable access to essential healthcare and social support.
Outreach and Relief Services
Rapid response and direct relief for vulnerable families during periods of crisis and hardship in Zimbabwe.
People Living With Disabilities Services
Provides inclusive services, adaptive support, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
Re-entry Services
Supports formerly incarcerated individuals in successfully reintegrating into society.
Storage & Warehousing
Logistical infrastructure for safe storage and distribution of essential goods and medical supplies.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
    • Conducting public health outreach and condom distribution
      Launches citywide campaigns to distribute free condoms across all five boroughs of New York City and conducts community outreach to promote safer sex practices and reduce stigma around sexual health.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Delivering disaster and emergency relief
      Provides rapid response and direct relief, including shelter, food, and critical aid, to vulnerable families during local crises and emergencies.
  • Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
    • Delivering educational and life-skills programs
      Provides foundational education and life-skills training for children, youth, and adults to support long-term personal and community development.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributing food and clothing to families in need
      Conducts targeted food and clothing distributions, including mobile pantry outreaches, to meet basic human needs with dignity in high-need areas.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding community health access in Zimbabwe
      Funds health access initiatives by donating resources and supporting clinics, such as Chinyika Clinic in Goromonzi, to serve local communities.
  • Reentry Support Services 1 activity
    • Operating re-entry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals
      Offers reintegration support, practical guidance, and services to help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully transition back into society.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Providing housing and emergency shelter services
      Offers safe, transitional, and permanent housing solutions, including emergency shelter, for individuals and families in need, with services operational in the Tri-State area.
  • Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
    • Providing medical and social care services
      Facilitates access to basic medical care and social services for vulnerable populations, including referrals and connections to critical healthcare and support systems.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing support services for elderly individuals
      Delivers specialized care, companionship, daily living assistance, and healthcare referrals through senior citizen programs for elderly individuals.
  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
    • Supporting community development through sports
      Donates sports equipment, including soccer uniforms, to community teams such as the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) team to promote community engagement and development.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Supporting individuals with disabilities
      Provides developmental services, adaptive support, and advocacy for people with disabilities to promote dignity, independence, and access to care.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operating storage and warehousing infrastructure
      Manages storage and warehousing facilities to securely house essential goods, medical supplies, and food for program distribution.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0
Program service revenue$0
Investment income$0
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
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Net assets$0
7 years on record · 2019–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • Chidochashe Collins — Director Of Operations
  • Takudzwa Magaya — Managing Director
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Chinyika Clinic Partner — Recipient of a donation from Tamisima Foundation International to support healthcare services.
  • Chinyika Clinic Partner — Recipient of donations from Tamisima Foundation International to support health access in Goromonzi.
  • Stripe Partner — Processes secure payments for donations to the foundation.
  • Zimbabwe Republic Police Partner — Recipient of donated soccer uniforms through a community support initiative.
  • Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Partner — Recipient of donated soccer uniforms from Tamisima Foundation International.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Combining Immediate Relief with Long-Term Prevention Infrastructure
    methodology: safety_net_with_prevention_infrastructure
    By providing immediate relief alongside investments in long-term infrastructure, we reduce vulnerability and prevent future crises, because sustainable resilience requires both emergency response and systemic preparedness.
  • Empowerment Through Community-Responsive Programs
    methodology: community-responsive support
    By designing programs that respond to local contexts and center community input, we enhance social wellbeing and reduce vulnerability, because locally grounded initiatives foster inclusion, independence, and sustained engagement.
  • Integrated Access and Education to Reduce Stigma
    methodology: access_plus_education
    By combining access to condoms with sexual health education, we promote informed decision-making and reduce stigma, because clinical access alone is insufficient without accompanying knowledge and social normalization.
  • Local Partnership Delivery Model for Community Strengthening
    methodology: local-partnership delivery model
    By delivering programs through local partnerships, we strengthen wellbeing and long-term opportunity, because trusted local networks increase program relevance, reach, and sustainability.
  • Sport-Based Community Development and Cohesion
    methodology: sport-for-development
    By sponsoring sports teams and using sport as a platform, we promote discipline, unity, and community cohesion, because shared physical activity creates relational infrastructure that supports long-term social development.