Canadian Association Of African Studies Association Canadienne Des Etudes Africaines

WellFunded is working with organizations like Canadian Association of African Studies-Association Canadienne des Etudes Africaines to eliminate redundancy, increase equity, and unlock more funding for charities like yours.

Tax ID 118829316RR0001 Canada 🇨🇦
Register your charity Join as a donor Join webinar

Trusted by leading Canadian DAFs, foundations, and wealth advisors managing over $1.3B in charitable assets.

About Canadian Association Of African Studies Association Canadienne Des Etudes Africaines

Overview

The Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS/ACEA) is a community of scholars and researchers dedicated to informing Canadian policy on and in Africa. Through the Canadian Journal of African Studies and their annual conference, held at various universities, they work to promote the study of Africa in Canada, raise awareness of African issues among Canadians, and facilitate connections between Canadian and African universities. Despite challenges such as the postponement of their 2021 conference due to COVID-19, CAAS/ACEA remains committed to publishing the CJAS and contributing academic books to African universities.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$122,357
Expenses (2025)
$92,997
Total assets
$297,965
Liabilities
$0
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $122,357.00 $92,997.00 $70,057.00 $22,940.00 $0.00
2024 $97,880.00 $68,952.00 $43,852.00 $25,100.00 $0.00
2023 $70,867.00 $55,863.00 $38,712.00 $17,150.00 $0.00
2022 $92,084.00 $35,401.00 $25,693.00 $9,708.00 $0.00
2021 $70,835.00 $41,309.00 $25,820.00 $15,283.00 $0.00
2020 $84,612.00 $81,490.00 $74,282.00 $6,594.00 $0.00

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Revenue, expenses and assets

Revenue sources

Assets and liabilities

Spending mix by year

Board of directors

(2025 filing)
MS

MOHAMED SESAY

President

MA

MICHAEL AKINPELU

Vice President

GA

GRACE ADENIYI-OGUNYANKIN

Past President

JA

JONES K ADJEI

Secretary Treasurer

BD

BELINDA DODSON

Corresponding Editor

NO

NDUKA OTIONO

Past President

IO

ISAAC ODOOM

Member At Large

AC

ABEL CHIKANDA

Member At Large

Trusted by

NWM Acts of Grace Charis CNCF

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about getting started.

How does the platform work?

WellFunded eliminates the inefficiencies, inequities and ineffectiveness of traditional fundraising by centralizing and standardizing the process. Instead of spending time on endless grant applications, you create a single, detailed profile that philanthropists and foundations can easily discover and fund.

Do I need to apply for funding through WellFunded?

Philanthropists can browse charity profiles, see your funding needs, and express interest directly—saving you countless hours. We are soon rolling out a "two click granting" tool where donors can set their granting preferences and matching charities are automatically surfaced.

What does it cost?

WellFunded charges philanthropists today. For charities, WellFunded offers a free tier, with plans for affordable paid options that provide enhanced visibility and engagement tools. There will always be a free tier.

How does WellFunded help my charity get discovered?

Instead of relying on cold proposals or personal networks, WellFunded helps you get in front of philanthropists actively looking to give in your area of impact.

How does WellFunded ensure trust and transparency?

Charity profiles include leadership information, financial data, and clear funding needs. Philanthropists can also see impact reports and follow giving activity of other donors.

Is my information secure?

Yes. WellFunded prioritizes data security and does not sell or share your private information outside the platform.