# 29 leading foundations in Africa
Tamtam tracks 29 foundations headquartered in Africa. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Bridge Academies Foundation Kenya & Uganda, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and Misr El Kheir Foundation MEK. Their median headcount is 328. Half of them were founded in 2008 or later. The most common headquarters are Nairobi (5), Cairo (4) and Cape Town (4).
These foundations in Africa are large non-profit organizations and educational institutions, many of them established in the last two decades. The largest by headcount is Bridge Academies Foundation Kenya & Uganda, which provides education for primary and pre-primary children. Other major foundations include Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, investing in entrepreneurs, and Misr El Kheir Foundation MEK, focused on human development in Egypt. Université Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé - UM6SS offers health sciences and biomedical engineering programs.
Several foundations focus on education administration, such as MPESA Foundation Academy, which cultivates leadership skills, and Fondation Marocaine du PréScolaire, promoting early childhood education in Morocco. Another significant trend is the focus on health, with organizations like Baheya Foundation treating breast cancer and Fondation Cheikh Zaïd Ibn Soltan Maroc strengthening the medical sector. A notable pattern is the strong presence of foundations headquartered in Nairobi and Cairo.
🌍 Africa · 29 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026
| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Bridge Academies Foundation Kenya & Uganda](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bridge-academies-foundation-kenya-and-uganda) (bridge.ac.ke)
This organization in Kenya partners with communities to provide high-quality education for primary and pre-primary children in various counties | Education Administration Programs | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,423 | |
| 2 | [Allan Gray Orbis Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/allan-gray-orbis-foundation) (allangrayorbis.org)
An organization that invests in developing high-impact responsible entrepreneurs through scholarships and fellowships for the youth in Southern Africa | Non-profit Organizations | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 762 | 2005 |
| 3 | [Misr El Kheir Foundation MEK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/misr-el-kheir-foundation-mek) (mekeg.org)
Non-profit foundation focused on comprehensive human development in Egypt, targeting areas such as health, education, social solidarity, and integrated development to eliminate poverty and disease | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 715 | 2007 |
| 4 | [Université Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé - UM6SS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-mohammed-vi-des-sciences-et-de-la-sante-um6ss) (um6ss.ma)
Multidisciplinary institution offering diverse health sciences and biomedical engineering programs, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health training. | Higher Education | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 714 | 2014 |
| 5 | [Baheya Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baheya-foundation) (baheya.org)
An Egyptian NGO focused on treating and detecting breast cancer, prioritizing early intervention and raising awareness about the disease | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇬 Giza | 673 | 2015 |
| 6 | [Fondation Marocaine du PréScolaire](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fondation-marocaine-du-prescolaire) (fmps.ma)
The company aims to promote high-quality early childhood education in Morocco by providing educational resources, training, digital content, and evaluation services | Non-profit Organizations | 🇲🇦 Rabat | 646 | 2008 |
| 7 | [The Tony Elumelu Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-tony-elumelu-foundation) (tonyelumelufoundation.org)
Empowering young African entrepreneurs across all 54 countries, driving economic growth, eradicating poverty, and creating jobs through philanthropy #TEF2024 #AfricanEntrepreneurs | Non-profit Organizations | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 504 | 2010 |
| 8 | [MPESA Foundation Academy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mpesa-foundation-academy) (mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke)
The organization provides a top-notch educational setting to cultivate and nurture the leadership skills of tomorrow's leaders | Education Administration Programs | 🇰🇪 Thika | 498 | 2016 |
| 9 | [Fondation Cheikh Zaïd Ibn Soltan Maroc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fondation-cheikh-zaid-ibn-soltan-maroc) (fcz.ma)
The foundation contributes to strengthening the Kingdom's medical sector through improving healthcare, infrastructure, training medical personnel, and social services | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇲🇦 Rabat | 422 | 1993 |
| 10 | [Desmond Tutu Health Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/desmond-tutu-health-foundation) (desmondtutuhealthfoundation.org.za)
A research center in South Africa focusing on HIV and related infections, dedicated to excellence in research, treatment, training, and prevention | Non-profit Organizations | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 413 | 2004 |
| 11 | [KenGen Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kengen-foundation) (kengenfoundation.co.ke)
The company focuses on corporate social responsibility activities to improve livelihoods through education, environment, water, and sanitation initiatives in neighboring communities | Education Administration Programs | 🇰🇪 Nairobi - Kenya | 408 | 2011 |
| 12 | [Pharo Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pharo-foundation) (pharofoundation.org)
A non-profit organization dedicated to fostering self-sufficiency in Africa through education, water, and productivity initiatives in multiple African countries | Non-profit Organizations | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 364 | 2011 |
| 13 | [Hayah Karima Foundation - مؤسسة حياة كريمة](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hayah-karima-foundation) (hayakarima.com)
A non-profit organization with over 45,000 Egyptian volunteers engaging in diverse activities, operating in all governorates and reaching remote villages | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 338 | 2019 |
| 14 | [KTDA Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ktda-foundation) (ktdafoundation.org)
A corporate foundation dedicated to improving the welfare of smallholder tea farmers in Kenya through strategic partnerships and social entrepreneurship initiatives | Non-profit Organizations | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 329 | 2010 |
| 15 | [Equity Group Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/equity-group-foundation) (equitygroupfoundation.com)
A non-profit foundation focused on social development, partnering with Equity Bank Group to improve the lives of millions through various programs | Philanthropic Fundraising Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 328 | 2008 |
| 16 | [Ahl Masr Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ahl-masr-foundation) (ahl-masr.ngo)
Ahl Masr is a non-profit organization in Egypt providing free burn treatment and care, while also building the largest non-profit burn hospital in the Middle East | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 327 | 2013 |
| 17 | [African Wildlife Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/african-wildlife-foundation) (awf.org)
The organization works with African nations and people to ensure the enduring conservation of wildlife and wild lands in Africa | Environmental Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 321 | 1961 |
| 18 | [Al-Hikmah University Ilorin Nigeria](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-hikmah-university-ilorin-nigeria) (alhikmahuniversity.edu.ng)
A licensed private university in Nigeria providing quality education with strong moral conduct, accredited by the National University Commission | Education Administration Programs | 🇳🇬 Ilorin | 318 | 2005 |
| 19 | [Fondation Zakoura Education](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fondation-zakoura-education) (fondationzakoura.org)
A Moroccan association promoting human development through education of children, training of youth, and empowerment of women in remote regions | Philanthropic Fundraising Services | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 284 | 1997 |
| 20 | [Magdi Yacoub Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/magdi-yacoub-foundation) (myf-egypt.org)
A non-profit organization founded by renowned heart surgeon creating a medical center of excellence in Egypt for cardiovascular surgery, treatment, and research | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 222 | 2009 |
| 21 | [Peace Parks Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/peace-parks-foundation) (peaceparks.org)
Facilitating establishment of transfrontier conservation areas in southern Africa to link conservation areas, foster development, conserve biodiversity, and promote peace | Environmental Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 222 | 1997 |
| 22 | [DG Murray Trust](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dg-murray-trust) (dgmt.co.za)
A public innovator in South Africa focused on strategic investments for human development to help the nation flourish and reach its full potential | Philanthropic Fundraising Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 185 | 1979 |
| 23 | [Fondation MAScIR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fondation-mascir) (mascir.com)
A Moroccan research center promotes scientific research and technological development to support Morocco's growth, focusing on nanomaterials, biotechnologies, and microelectronics | Research Services | 🇲🇦 Benguerir | 144 | 2007 |
| 24 | [Murtala Muhammed Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/murtala-muhammed-foundation) (mmfglobal.org)
A nonprofit organization in Nigeria and Africa focusing on education, women empowerment, disaster relief, leadership development, and poverty alleviation initiatives | Non-profit Organizations | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 110 | 2001 |
| 25 | [SUPTECH-SANTE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suptech-sante) (suptech-sante.ma)
The company is the first Higher School of the Research Foundation for Development and Innovation in Science and Engineering | Higher Education | 🇲🇦 Mohammedia | 85 | 2023 |
| 26 | [The Urega Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-urega-foundation) (urega.org)
The company supports high achieving African youths from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing scholarships for education and professional development to transform communities in Africa | Non-profit Organizations | 🇨🇲 Yaounde | 18 | 2021 |
| 27 | [Tiso Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tiso-foundation) (tisofoundation.co.za)
An organization providing financial and non-financial support to empower disadvantaged youth in South Africa through education, training, and leadership programs | Philanthropic Fundraising Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 12 | 2001 |
| 28 | [Fondation pour l'Environnement et le Développement au Cameroun (FEDEC)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fondation-pour-l-environnement-et-le-developpement-au-cameroun-fedec) (fedec.cm)
The company in question provides long-term financial support for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in local communities in Cameroon | Non-profit Organizations | 🇨🇲 Yaoundé | 11 | 2001 |
| 29 | [TOKAN Foundation for Children and Young People](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tokan-foundation-for-children-and-young-people) (tokanfoundation.com)
A charity providing support for vulnerable children and young people through financial, educational, medical-wellness, and social programs to empower self-sufficiency | Non-profit Organizations | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 3 | 2018 |
## How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
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