Yankasa Association of New York Inc
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 …
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Yankasa Association of USA, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization and community mosque in the Bronx, NYC, serving the Ghanaian and broader American Muslim community.
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Mission
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 needs.
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Yankasa Association of New York Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 1984, it predates 84% of the religion charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 88% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYankasa Association of New York Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Bronx, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 311805283. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $208K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Yankasa Association of New York Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311805283. 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.
Yankasa Association of New York Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Yankasa Association of New York Inc is located in Bronx, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 1707 Townsend Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Yankasa Association of New York Inc has $208K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Yankasa Association of New York Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $208K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Yankasa Association of New York 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, Yankasa Association of New York 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Yankasa Association of USA, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization and community mosque in the Bronx, NYC, serving the Ghanaian and broader American Muslim community. Yankasa Association of New York Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $208K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Yankasa Association of New York Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Yankasa Association of New York Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311805283, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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YANKASA ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 16 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Yankasa Association of New York Inc
- What is Yankasa Association of New York Inc?
- Yankasa Association of New York Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bronx, United States. Yankasa Association of USA, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization and community mosque in the Bronx, NYC, serving the Ghanaian and broader American Muslim community.
- When was Yankasa Association of New York Inc founded?
- Yankasa Association of New York Inc was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Yankasa Association of New York Inc?
- Ibrahim Abdulai Masigan serves as President.
- Where is Yankasa Association of New York Inc located?
- Headquartered in Bronx, NY, United States.
- What is Yankasa Association of New York Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Yankasa Association of New York Inc trustworthy?
- Yankasa Association of New York Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Yankasa Association of New York Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311805283.
- What is Yankasa Association of New York Inc's website?
- http://www.yankasa.org