2025-10-31T20:49:37-04:00 2024-12-31 472254258 AMERICAN CONSULTING PARTNERS CORPOR 9420 Annapolis Road Ste 203 Lanham MD 20706 990 2024-01-01 842431077 AFRITHRIVE INC % Truphena Choti AFRI 2407061517 14030 Connecticut Avenue STE 6093 Silver Spring MD 20916 TRUPHENA CHOTI President and CEO 2402738363 2025-04-11 false true JAMES AFUEH P01317962 2403986382 2025-10-31 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TRUPHENA CHOTI 14030 Connecticut Avenue Ste 6093 Silver Spring MD 20916 1138043 false X www.afrithrive.org X 2019 MD AfriThrive, Inc; provides mobile food pantry and skilled training programs. It strives to build vibrant and thriving African immigrants and minority families through access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food, skills development, and economic opportunities 9 9 7 50 0 0 602969 1138043 0 0 0 602969 1138043 250174 868580 0 158066 0 0 35506 240155 165126 648395 1033706 -45426 104337 116187 906972 686448 116187 220524 AfriThrive, Inc; provides mobile food pantry and skilled training programs. It strives to build vibrant and thriving African immigrants and minority families through access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food, skills development, and economic opportunities false false 809623 AfriThrives flagship Healthy Food & Equity Initiative continues to advance food justice by increasing access to culturally appropriate, nutritious foods for immigrant and underserved families across Montgomery, Prince Georges, and Baltimore Counties. In 2024, the program distributed over 400 thousand pounds of fresh produce and culturally relevant foods, serving more than 15,000 residents annually through weekly distributions and community-based partnerships. The programs Food as Medicine component expanded through partnerships with health providers and local agencies, integrating nutrition education with chronic disease prevention. Over 120 families participated in hands-on cooking classes, culturally relevant nutrition workshops, and SNAP enrollment assistance. This holistic approach addresses food insecurity, supports preventive health, and empowers families to make informed food choices rooted in culture and community. 58957 URBAN FARM & COMMUNITY GARDENING: AfriThrives Cultural Farm and Community Gardening Initiative grew significantly in 2024, advancing sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty through experiential education and production of African heritage crops. Its farm in Poolesville, MD produced thousands of pounds of vegetablesincluding spider flower, amaranth, and African kaleshared across our food access sites and local markets. The farm hosted over 250 community members, students, and emerging farmers for immersive training in regenerative agriculture, composting, and climate-smart farming practices. In partnerships with schools and organizations, AfriThrive expanded its Youth Changemakers in Agriculture and Garden-to-Classroom programs, teaching sustainable farming, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship across three counties. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:Reached 60 Youths in Montgomery, Prince Geroges & Baltimore Counties. BALOZI ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY:300 Resident Wages, Other Program Expenses and Equipment Rental and Maintenace Expenses incurred to run AfriThrives programs 868580 true false false false false false false false false false true false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 7 true false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MD X Dr Truphena Choti 2402738363 14030 Connecticut Avenue Silver Spring MD 20916 TRUPHENA CHOTI PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 104200 0 0 KEFA OTISO CHAIR OF THE BAORD 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JANE MWEBI SECRETARY 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARVIN ONGERA TREASURER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOSHUA ARIGA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES MOGENDI BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROSELYN AKOMBE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHANNIDA HENG BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFERSON MANDELA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 104200 0 0 1 false false false 1138043 321327 1138043 0 1138043 0 0 0 X 868580 868580 165126 129620 35506 1033706 868580 129620 35506 97523 143131 105505 28112 18664 77393 686448 116187 906972 57204 629244 0 686448 X 116187 220524 116187 220524 116187 906972 104337 0 X true X true X true true true X 208038 727092 971572 602969 1138043 3647714 208038 727092 971572 602969 1138043 3647714 3647714 3647714 X 26885 78620 28112 77393 77393 Right-of-use-Assets 686448 686448 1138043 1138043 1138043 1033706 1033706 1033706 true HEALTHY FOODEQUITY INITIATIVE 15000 670472 Cost Distributed over 400 thousand lbs of fresh produce URBAN FARM COMMUNITY GARDENING 250 139151 Cost Hosting training Community Members Students YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 60 58957 Cost MentorshipCollege Readiness Financial Literacy Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) Organizations Staff false true false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 PROVIDES COPY OF TAX RETURN TO BOARD MEMBERS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON FILE FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a CEOS COMPENSATION IS DISCUSSED AND AGREED TO BY BOARD MEMBERS. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b OFFICERS and or KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION ARE DISCUSSED AND AGREED TO BY BOARD MEMBERS. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Outside Contract Services List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Youth Skills Development Program. Health Equity Initiative. Cash Assistance Program. Local Meetings. Community Event.