Charities United States International American Friends of Jamaica Inc
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American Friends of Jamaica Inc

Supporting charitable organizations and social initiatives in Jamaica in order to improve lives through systemic development in the areas of education, healthcare and economics.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About American Friends of Jamaica Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q123
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

Supporting charitable organizations and social initiatives in Jamaica in order to improve lives through systemic development in the areas of education, healthcare and economics.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q123

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Friends of Jamaica Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 133115102. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 94 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Friends of Jamaica Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

American Friends of Jamaica Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Friends of Jamaica Inc has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Friends of Jamaica Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 94 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Friends of Jamaica Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

American Friends of Jamaica Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the American Friends of Jamaica Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Supporting charitable organizations and social initiatives in Jamaica in order to improve lives through systemic development in the areas of education, healthcare and economics. American Friends of Jamaica Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among international charities registered in United States: American Friends of Jamaica Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to American Friends of Jamaica Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Friends of Jamaica Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133115102, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

WE
Wendy Hart
President

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Ambassador D•• T•••• r••
Director
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Ambassador G••• H••••• r••
Director
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Ambassador J G••• C••••• r••
Director
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Ambassador L••• M••••• r••
Director
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Ambassador P••••• B•••••••••• r••
Director
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Ambassador S•• C••• r••
Director
BA
Barron C••••••
Director
BR
Brenda J•••••• r••
Director
CA
Caron C••••
Administrator
CH
Chris O•••••••
Treasurer
CH
Christopher O•••••••
Treasurer
DE
Denise D••••••
Director
GL
Glenn C••••••
Director
JA
James C••• e••
Secretary
KA
Kathleen N•••••
Director
LA
Laura T••••
Director
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Monica L•••
Director
PA
Patricia F•••••••••
Director
PA
Paula C••••••• R••••••
Director
RA
Radford K••••
Director
SA
Sarah H•••
Secretary
SY
Sydney E••••
Vice President
WE
Wendy H•••
President
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

American Friends of Jamaica donates US$20,000 to Grade 7 Academy - Jamaica Observer
May 2026
www.jamaicaobserver.com
American Friends of Jamaica to present over $145m to 65 organisations - Jamaica Gleaner
Apr 2026
jamaica-gleaner.com
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
American Friends of Jamaica honours the Issas - Jamaica Observer
Apr 2025
www.jamaicaobserver.com
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
NET partners with American Friends of Jamaica for water harvesting and sanitation upgrade at Cambridge Primary School -
Feb 2024
www.jamaicaobserver.com
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Eddy Edwards honored by American Friends of Jamaica - Caribbean National Weekly
Apr 2018
www.caribbeannationalweekly.com
27 Entities Receive $60 Million in Grants from American Friends of Jamaica - Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Jul 2017
jis.gov.jm
‘American Friends of Jamaica’ Celebrate in Style, Raising Money for Charity in Jamaica - Jamaicans.com
Apr 2017
jamaicans.com
American Friends of Jamaica assists worthy projects - Jamaica Star
Apr 2017
jamaica-star.com
American Friends of Jamaica celebrate in style - Caribbean National Weekly
Apr 2017
www.caribbeannationalweekly.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Friends of Jamaica Inc This page 89 $2.9 million -
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
Mercy Beyond Borders 89 $2.9 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia 89 $2.8 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 94 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about American Friends of Jamaica Inc

What is American Friends of Jamaica Inc?
American Friends of Jamaica Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Supporting charitable organizations and social initiatives in Jamaica in order to improve lives through systemic development in the areas of education, healthcare and economics.
When was American Friends of Jamaica Inc founded?
American Friends of Jamaica Inc was founded in 1982.
Who leads American Friends of Jamaica Inc?
Wendy Hart serves as President.
Where is American Friends of Jamaica Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is American Friends of Jamaica Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Friends of Jamaica Inc trustworthy?
American Friends of Jamaica Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Friends of Jamaica Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 133115102.
What is American Friends of Jamaica Inc's website?
http://www.theafj.org