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YANKASA ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK INC

BRONX, NY · EIN 311805283 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X40 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · yankasa.org
revenue
$232K
expenses
$306K
net assets
$1.6M
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND ARTICULATE THE INTEREST OF GHANAIANS IN THE NY METROPOLITAN AREA. PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE INTEREST OF GHANAIANS IN POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS. ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN GOOD RELATIONS WITH OTHER GHANAIAN ORGANIZATIONS PURSUING OBJECTIVES COMPATIBLE WITH OURS. ASSIST MEMBERS BOTH FINANCIALLY AND MORALLY IN TIMES OF NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Yankasa Association of USA, Inc. is a faith-based community organization in the Bronx, New York, serving the Ghanaian and broader American Muslim population. It provides religious services, cultural programming, and social support including bereavement assistance, youth development, and humanitarian relief. The organization promotes Islamic values and Ghanaian heritage while fostering civic engagement and mutual aid.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $110K
    FUNDERAL FUND EXPENDITURES - FOR BURIAL OF DECEASED MEMBERS
  2. #2 $28K
    MASJID IMPROVEMENTS -RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS OF MASJID FACILITIES
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Bereavement & Funeral Support
Prayer services (Janazah), funeral arrangements, and burial coordination for deceased members
Ceremonial Services
Child naming ceremonies (Aqiqah) and marriage celebrations (Nikah) conducted in accordance with Islamic traditions
Computer Literacy Program
Hands-on training in computer and digital skills for adult community members to bridge the digital divide
Humanitarian Assistance
Disaster relief drives and social welfare coordination, including past support for Haiti earthquake and Hurricane Sandy relief
Islamic Education & Arabic Curriculum
Structured courses in Qur'anic studies, Arabic language, and Islamic principles for learners of all ages
Youth Development & Leadership
Mentorship, cultural enrichment, and community service projects to build leadership and identity among youth
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Islamic Worship Space Operations 2 activities
    • Conducting mosque facility improvements
      Carries out renovations and ongoing maintenance of masjid facilities to support community religious activities.
    • Operating as a community mosque
      Functions as a mosque serving the Ghanaian and broader American Muslim population in the Bronx, NYC, providing a center for worship and community engagement.
  • General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
    • Implementing ESCRW programs
      Runs ESCRW programs, though specific details about scope and services are not provided in the evidence.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Issuing membership identification cards
      Provides personalized PVC membership ID cards to approved members as part of organizational membership management.
  • Community Iftar and Eid Celebrations 1 activity
    • Organizing religious and cultural observances
      Conducts structured activities during Ramadan and supports expenditures related to Eid celebrations, serving the religious needs of the Muslim community in the Bronx.
  • Financial and Emotional Support for Bereaved Families 1 activity
    • Providing burial support for deceased members
      Offers financial and logistical support for funerals of deceased members through a dedicated funeral fund, as evidenced by expenditures reported in IRS Form 990.
  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Training medical professionals and community empowerment
      Runs initiatives to train medical doctors and expand empowerment programs for the Ghanaian and broader American Muslim community in the Bronx.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Disaster relief fundraising and donations
      Organized clothing and cash drives for Haitian earthquake relief in 2010 and contributed 100% of Friday prayer proceeds to Hurricane Sandy relief via the American Red Cross in 2012.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$232K
Contributions & grants$232K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$306K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.63M
Cash$54K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.63M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • IBRAHIM ABDULAI MASIGAN — President
  • MOHAMMED BASHIRU KABORE — Vice President
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • American Red Cross Partner — Partnered to support Hurricane Sandy relief by contributing 100% of Friday prayer proceeds.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Recipient of 100% of Friday prayer proceeds for Hurricane Sandy relief in 2012.
  • Mott Haven Fridge Network Partner — Collaborates with the Mott Haven Fridge Network through community service and food distribution efforts.
  • Other Ghanaian organizations Partner — Establishes and maintains good relations with other Ghanaian organizations pursuing compatible objectives.
  • select partner vendors Partner — Provides group discounts to members through partnerships with unnamed businesses.
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.

  • Civil Rights and Cultural Bridge-Building
    methodology: civil-rights-and-cultural-bridge-building
    By combating discrimination and defending civil rights while fostering intercultural connections, the organization strengthens community empowerment because shared understanding and inclusive leadership create resilient, equitable communities.
  • Diaspora Support and Social Intervention
    methodology: diaspora_support
    By building organizational capacity to serve the Ghanaian diaspora, the organization enables targeted social interventions in health and education because diaspora-specific networks increase cultural relevance and trust in service delivery.
  • Faith-Rooted Community Development
    methodology: faith-rooted community development
    By grounding leadership and capacity-building initiatives in faith, the organization advances empowerment within the Ghanaian and American Muslim communities because shared spiritual values deepen trust, mobilization, and long-term commitment.
  • Membership-Based Engagement
    methodology: membership-based-engagement
    By using membership as a structured pathway to programs and partner benefits, the organization fosters sustained engagement and belonging because formal inclusion increases perceived ownership and access to communal resources.
  • Mutual Aid Community Model
    methodology: mutual-aid-community-model
    By organizing collective action and mutual support, the organization builds community resilience and inclusion because shared responsibility and reciprocal aid strengthen social fabric and enable marginalized groups to meet needs outside formal systems.