Christie and Chinua Achebe Foundation
Historical FunderWarwick, Rhode Island · EIN 81-5327658 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTIE ACHEBE |
|---|---|
| Address | 419 COUNTRY VIEW DRIVE, WARWCIK RI 02886 |
| Phone | 4018281458 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE UTILIZED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Amherst | Amherst, MA | Educational -achebe scholarship fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349102739
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-5327658
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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