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AMERICAN INITIATIVES FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 800257435 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · american-initiatives.org
revenue
$241K
expenses
$258K
net assets
$182K
employees
1
volunteers
4
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

The Organization works with other non-profits in Central America, South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Asia, and Israel to assist with fundraising strategies, networking, and growth strategies.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization supporting community development initiatives in low-income regions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Focuses on empowering women and girls through vocational training, education, and holistic development programs. Partners with local organizations to deliver services in areas such as hospitality, garment construction, IT skills, and healthcare access.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Relief for Cebu, Philippines Earthquake Victims
Provides disaster response and distribution of necessities following earthquakes in Cebu
Kamalini Vocational Training Centre
Provides skills training in garment construction, beauty and hair, IT, English communication, and entrepreneurship for women in India
Lantana College of Hospitality
Delivers two-year vocational training in hospitality operations, culinary services, and home management for young women in Nigeria
Philippine Food Bank
Distributes food and essential supplies to marginalized communities in the Philippines
Salud Y Familia
Delivers healthcare services and health/nutrition education in vulnerable communities of Venezuela
Wavecrest Study Centre
Offers academic support, tutoring, and life skills clubs for junior and secondary school girls in Lagos, Nigeria
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Conducting community outreach and leadership development programs
      Engages students and university volunteers in community development, health outreach, tutoring, mentoring, and service projects in slums and rural areas of Eastern Nigeria, El Salvador, and other locations; includes clubs and programs focused on leadership, citizenship, and personal development for school-aged girls.
  • Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
    • Delivering healthcare services and health education
      Operates Monkole Hospital and primary healthcare centers serving marginalized communities in Kinshasa, DRC, and delivers nutrition, sexual health, and general health education programs in Venezuela and other regions.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Distributing food and essential supplies
      Provides emergency relief by distributing food and essential supplies to marginalized communities, particularly in the Philippines.
  • School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Expanding educational infrastructure
      Undertakes construction and expansion of educational facilities, including completion of the permanent Port Bell Academy building in December 2023 and ongoing construction to expand club and learning spaces.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial training programs
      Provides financial support and resources to programs focused on education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial training for underserved communities globally.
  • Smallholder Agricultural Development 1 activity
    • Implementing agricultural development initiatives
      Runs an agricultural program aimed at empowering rural and urban farmers through innovation and modernization of farming practices.
  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Operating schools and educational institutions in multiple countries
      Directly operates primary, secondary, and vocational schools across several countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the Philippines, offering K-12 and post-secondary academic programs.
  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
    • Promoting cultural and sexual health education
      Sponsors African art and culture programs through the Indalo Initiative and partners with Teen STAR and the Lufuno Project to deliver sexuality education, family preparation, and parenting mentorship using methods such as the Billings Ovulation Method.
  • Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
    • Providing scholarships and student sponsorship
      Offers scholarship funding and sponsorship support for course materials, medical care, and educational access to high-achieving or financially disadvantaged students, particularly young women, through programs like the Lebone Bursary Program.
  • Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
    • Providing vocational and hospitality training for women and girls
      Offers two-year certificate programs in hospitality, culinary arts, garment construction, beauty and hair, IT skills, and entrepreneurship tailored to young women and girls from rural and underserved communities; includes accreditation through the National Vocational Qualification system and prepares graduates for employment or self-employment.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Supporting nonprofit organizational development
      Provides capacity-building support to nonprofit organizations across Central America, South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Asia, and Israel, focusing on fundraising strategies, networking, and institutional growth.
  • Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
    • Training medical professionals and advancing medical research
      Operates CEFA (Centre d'Études et de Formation en Afrique) to provide continuous professional education for medical personnel through conferences, seminars, postgraduate courses, and medical research initiatives.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$241K
Contributions & grants$236K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$258K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out$242K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$186K
Cash$185K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$182K
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -61.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • LOURDES UMALI — DIRECTOR
  • MARIA GOMEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 47

Who they work with

  • ANDECU Partner — Partner organization empowering underserved women in Nicaragua
  • African Union Development Agency (AUDA NEPAD) Government — Recognized Wavecrest College of Hospitality for its impact on education, employability, and economic independence.
  • Asociación Educando Con-Pasión Partner — Partner organization educating children in El Salvador to create better futures
  • Asociación Manos Amigas Partner — Partner organization changing lives and communities in El Salvador
  • Asociación Sendas Partner — Partner organization supporting holistic development of women and families in Bolivia
  • Association for the Integral Development of the Person Partner — Co-founded Port Bell Academy as an initiative of ADIP.
  • Association for the Promotion of Women and the Family Partner — Co-founded Port Bell Academy as an initiative of APF.
  • Banilad Center for Professional Development (BCPD) Partner — Partner organization forming young women professionals to combat poverty in the Philippines
  • CEFA (Le Centre de Formation et d’Appui Sanitaire) Partner — Professional training center for medical personnel in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Citalá and Villanueva Partner — Partner initiative supporting low-income families in El Salvador to access education
  • European Union Government — Provided major funding for the construction of Lantana College's current campus.
  • Foundation for Professional Training, Inc. (FPTI) Partner — Partner organization breaking the cycle of poverty through women's education and mentoring in the Philippines
  • Hogar Faustino Llamas Partner — Partner organization supporting Mexican women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities
  • ISSI School of Nursing Partner — Partner institution training nurses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Impaktemos Venezuela Partner — Partner organization promoting human development through education in Venezuela
  • Iroto School of Hotel and Catering Partner — Partner organization delivering skills training for young girls in rural Nigeria
  • Kamalini Partner — Partner organization creating livelihood opportunities for women in India
  • Kazakhstan Foundation for Cultural Social and Educational Development Partner — Partner organization spurring social change through women's empowerment in Kazakhstan
  • KfW Funder — Government of Germany development bank that recognized Wavecrest College's societal impact.
  • Komati Foundation Partner — Komati Foundation Women’s Development is a subsidiary of Komati Foundation, indicating a formal organizational relationship.
  • Komati Foundation Partner — Partner organization advancing education and freedom in South Africa
  • Lantana College of Hospitality Partner — Partner institution offering innovative hospitality training for young Nigerian women
  • Las Retamas Rural Vocational High School Partner — Partner school empowering young women from rural areas in Argentina with education and vocational training
  • Lebone Bursary Program Partner — Collaborates to provide university scholarships and mentoring to high-achieving young women active in their communities.
  • Los Rosales Partner — Partner organization transforming lives through education and job training in Uruguay
  • Lufuno Project Partner — Works with the Lufuno Project to promote Billings Ovulation Method SA seminars for couples on sexual health and parenting mentorship.
  • Mitra Academy Partner — Collaborates to provide quality education to underprivileged children with academic potential from South African townships.
  • Monkole Hospital Partner — Healthcare partner providing hospital and primary care services in Kinshasa.
  • Montemira Partner — Partner organization providing vocational training in hospitality to women in El Salvador
  • Opus Dei Partner — Provides spiritual formation for participants who wish to engage.
+ 17 more
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.

  • Holistic Youth Development Through Service and Character Formation
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By integrating academics, leadership, service, and character education, the organization cultivates responsible citizenship in young women, because long-term social change emerges from personal transformation combined with civic engagement.
  • Locally Driven Development for Cultural Alignment and Sustainability
    methodology: locally_driven_development
    By supporting community-led initiatives designed by local leaders, the organization ensures programs are culturally relevant and sustainable, because locally developed solutions are more likely to be adopted and maintained by communities.
  • Ripple Effect of Women's Empowerment on Family and Community
    methodology: family_ripple_effect
    By investing in women’s education and skills, the organization generates broader family and community development, because empowered women reinvest their gains into health, education, and economic well-being for others.
  • Sustainable Financing via Hybrid Scholarship and Enterprise Model
    methodology: hybrid_financing_model
    By combining donor-funded scholarships with revenue from student-produced goods, the organization sustains its educational programming, because financial resilience is achieved through diversified income streams that engage students as co-producers.
  • Women's Empowerment Through Integrated Education and Mentorship
    methodology: women_education_mentorship
    By combining vocational and academic training with mentorship and character development, the organization fosters economic independence and leadership in young women, because sustained empowerment requires both skills and internalized self-worth.