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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2025 Expires: August 2027

Amref Health Africa

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(212) 768-2440
224 West 35th Street, Suite 500, #237
New York, NY, 10001
https://www.amrefusa.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Amref Health Africa meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems."

Year, State Incorporated:
1957, NY

Amref Health Africa (Amref) is dedicated to creating lasting in health change in Africa through people-centered, community-led health systems for sustainable primary healthcare, and to addressing the social determinants of health (including socioeconomic status, education, climate, employment, housing, and environmental factors) to increase equitable access to quality primary and basic healthcare. Through community-based initiatives, Amref aims to enhance healthcare access, promote preventive care, and foster a sense of ownership over health, ultimately creating a healthier and more resilient Africa for all. The organizaiton reports that it strengthens healthcare systems in Africa through capacity building and health worker training. Amref also provides accessible, sustainable, and culturally sensitive healthcare solutions around maternal and child health; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and health; sexual and reproductive health; nutrition; climate-induce health challenges; and youth empowerment.

For the year ended September 30, 2023, Amref Health Africa's program expenses were:

Health training and advocacy $2,906,032
Primary healthcare $2,570,829
Emergency response $4,080,000
Total Program Expenses $9,556,861

Chief Executive
Robert Kelty, Executive Director

Compensation*
$303,859

Chair of the Board
Robert Wolk

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder and Co-Chair, Princeton Alumni Angels and Board Chair, Catalytic Impact Foundation

Board Size
19

Paid Staff Size
10

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation

Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $12,431,432, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Amref Health Africa's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Interest and dividend income $52,480
Special events $189,160
Other income $244,367
Federal awards $640,914
Foundations, corporate grants and individual donations $11,356,991
Total Income $12,483,912

Programs: 82% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 6%

Total Income $12,483,912
Total expenses: $11,623,886
  Program expenses $9,556,861
  Fundraising expenses $1,339,882
  Administrative expenses $727,143
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $860,026
Beginning Net Assets $5,213,425
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $6,242,672
Total Liabilities $1,555,506
Total Assets $7,798,178

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Report completed by:
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