Houston, TX

Society for Africans in the Diaspora (SAiD Institute)

EIN 82-2723677

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions Black communities

Mission

SAiD Institute’s mission is to amplify the global contributions of Africans in the diaspora through education and community-building programs that use arts, learning, and civic engagement to connect communities and foster positive social change.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Society for Africans in the Diaspora (SAiD Institute)

This profile corresponds to the Houston-based organization operating as Society for Africans in the Diaspora (commonly branded SAiD Institute). The organization's EIN (82-2723677) is consistently associated with this entity across Charity Navigator, Benevity, CauseIQ and the organization's own web presence, confirming the EIN matches the operating charity.

SAiD Institute runs arts, education, and community programs focused on the African diaspora, including a Pan African Library initiative, the African Diaspora Awards (ADA), youth education programs (Art & Inform / field lessons), and recurring cultural events tied to Africa Day and community exhibitions. The charity has been active in the last 2–3 years (program posts and events listed on its site through 2024–2026) and reports expanding partnerships with cultural and policy partners while developing physical programming space in Houston.

Notable achievements

Pan African Library (program development)

Established the SAiD Pan African Library initiative and advanced plans for a physical library/learning space in Houston, creating a sustained public resource for African and diaspora narratives.

African Diaspora Awards (ADA)

Launched and expanded the African Diaspora Awards program to recognize leaders and contributors across disciplines, and incorporated Applause Africa programming into SAiD's institutional activities.

Expanded education & event programming (2024–2026)

Delivered a range of educational field lessons, policy-focused series (Diaspora by Design), and Africa Day / pop-up events in 2024–2026 that broadened community engagement and arts-led civic dialogue.

At a glance

Total assets: $19K
Annual revenue: $79K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 82-2723677
Location: Houston, TX
Website: saidinstitute.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed on major donor platforms and charity directories (Charity Navigator, Benevity, CauseIQ), demonstrating an established donor-facing web presence (Charity Navigator lists the organization though it is not yet rated).

Documented program partnerships and collaborations with cultural and policy organizations, including programming with regional cultural institutions and international partners in recent years.

Referenced in public filings and materials (organizational briefs and supplemental statements) indicating active institutional outreach and event participation in the U.S. and diaspora networks.

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