Grameen America Inc
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 20-8497991
- New York
- New York
- Diseases, Disorders and Medical Disciplines
- Diseases, Disorders and Medical Disciplines in New York
- Total giving
- $680KTax year 2023
- Total assets
- $530MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
Founded by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus, Grameen America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit microfinance organization dedicated to helping women who live in poverty build small businesses to create better lives for their families. The organization offers microloans, training and support to transform communities and fight poverty in the United States. Since opening in January 2008, Grameen America has invested over $640 million in more than 90,000 low-income women entrepreneurs. Started in Jackson Heights, Queens, Grameen America has expanded to 19 locations in New York City, Austin TX, Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Indianapolis IN, Los Angeles CA, Newark NJ, Omaha NE, Oakland CA, San Jose CA, San Juan PR, and Union City NJ. Learn more at www.grameenamerica.org.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Grameen Primacare Inc | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Rising Tide Capital Inc | $550K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: grameenamerica.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2023. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.