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Amref Health Africa Inc

Supports a variety of health programs in sub-saharan africa

International New York, NY EIN: 131867411 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Amref Health Africa Inc

We train local health workers and provide health services to meet the continent's dynamic and critical health needs.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
9 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1961

Mission

Supports a variety of health programs in sub-saharan africa

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (9)
Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Mozambique Senegal South Africa Tanzania Uganda South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Amref Health Africa Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Established in 1957, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Amref Health Africa 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 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 131867411. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Amref Health Africa Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131867411. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Amref Health Africa Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Amref Health Africa Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.

Based on official tax filings, Amref Health Africa Inc has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Amref Health Africa Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Amref Health Africa 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Amref Health Africa Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We train local health workers and provide health services to meet the continent's dynamic and critical health needs. Amref Health Africa Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $6M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Amref Health Africa Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Amref Health Africa Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131867411, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
12

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RO
Robert K••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Amref Health Africa launches 7.6b initiative to eradicate FGM in East Africa - standardmedia.co.ke
Feb 2026
www.standardmedia.co.ke
EU Parliament Backs Critical Medicines Act, Sparking Supply Concerns In Africa - Health Policy Watch
Jan 2026
healthpolicy-watch.news
Amref Health Africa County Storytellers for Impact Storytelling. - Opportunities For Africans
Dec 2025
www.opportunitiesforafricans.com
From Kigali to the Continent: UCT's Impact at Africa Health Collaborative Convening 2025 - news.uct.ac.za
Dec 2025
www.news.uct.ac.za
Form filed
$5.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Amref Health Africa predicts and prevents malnutrition in Kenya with AI - Microsoft
Oct 2024
www.microsoft.com
Form filed
$12.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Access in Partnership with Amref Health Africa - Pfizer
Mar 2023
www.pfizer.com
Form filed
$11.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 69 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1957
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Amref Health Africa Inc

What is Amref Health Africa Inc?
Amref Health Africa Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. We train local health workers and provide health services to meet the continent's dynamic and critical health needs.
When was Amref Health Africa Inc founded?
Amref Health Africa Inc was founded in 1957.
Who leads Amref Health Africa Inc?
Robert Kelty serves as Executive Director.
Where is Amref Health Africa Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States. The charity operates in 9 countries.
What is Amref Health Africa Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Amref Health Africa Inc trustworthy?
Amref Health Africa Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Amref Health Africa Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131867411.
What is Amref Health Africa Inc's website?
http://www.amref.org