Totals
- Total revenue
- $592,402
- Total expenses
- $438,222
- Contributions and grants received
- $589,901
- Grants paid
- $1,145
- Program service revenue
- $2,500
- Investment income
- $1
- Other revenue
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $584,703
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,193
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $577,510
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $316,003
- Management and general expenses
- $78,056
- Fundraising expenses
- $44,163
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $316,003
Program services were 72.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1a · Federated campaigns
$0
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1b · Membership dues
$0
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1c · Fundraising events
$0
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1d · Related organizations
$0
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$0
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$589,901
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$0
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2f · All other program service revenue
total $2,500 · related or exempt $2,500 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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3 · Investment income
total $1 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $1
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $0 · personal property $0
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $0 · other assets $0
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$0
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11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $1,145 · program services $1,145
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0 · program services $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0 · program services $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0 · program services $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $86,590 · program services $64,943 · management and general $12,988 · fundraising $8,659
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $198,188 · program services $147,156 · management and general $20,734 · fundraising $30,298
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $13,165 · program services $7,422 · management and general $4,169 · fundraising $1,574
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $21,677 · program services $15,976 · management and general $2,730 · fundraising $2,971
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11a · Fees: management
total $30,757 · program services $30,757 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $20,775 · program services $0 · management and general $20,775 · fundraising $0
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0 · fundraising $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $8,145 · program services $0 · management and general $8,145 · fundraising $0
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $8,319 · program services $8,220 · management and general $99 · fundraising $0
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13 · Office expenses
total $8,190 · program services $3,912 · management and general $4,099 · fundraising $179
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14 · Information technology
total $8,864 · program services $8,864 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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15 · Royalties
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $20,028 · program services $20,028 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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17 · Travel
total $4,494 · program services $4,271 · management and general $223 · fundraising $0
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $2,335 · program services $2,000 · management and general $250 · fundraising $85
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20 · Interest
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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23 · Insurance
total $3,681 · program services $0 · management and general $3,681 · fundraising $0
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24a · Other expenses: Program supplies
total $557 · program services $557 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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24b · Other expenses: Dues and subscriptions
total $610 · program services $50 · management and general $163 · fundraising $397
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24e · All other expenses
total $702 · program services $702 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $354,099 · end of year $448,772
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $5,502 · end of year $6,402
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $65,000 · end of year $121,910
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $2,655 · end of year $3,781
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $0
-
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
beginning of year $1,300 · end of year $3,838
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $5,226 · end of year $7,193
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18 · Grants payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
25 · Other liabilities
end of year $0
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $294,830 · end of year $455,600
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $128,500 · end of year $121,910
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
Ayada Leads is a nonpartisan civic leadership organization that supports multicultural society, multicultural democracy, and gender equality. Our mission is to equip New Americans, particularly African Diaspora Women, to excel in leadership positions in their communities across the spectrum of societal influence. We envision a world in which African diaspora women and girls feel valued, safe, and prepared to achieve their academic, professional, and leadership dreams.
Activities or mission (Part I)
Empowering Women From The African Diaspora to have their voices heard. We are a nonpartisan civic leadership organization that supports political inclusion and promotes gender equality.
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1. Women in Leadership: Cultivating African Diaspora Women for Civic Leadership At the heart of Ayada Leads is our groundbreaking effort to encourage, train, and support African Diaspora women to run for public office and serve on influential boards and commissions. This is not just candidate training; it's a cultural shift. We meet women where they are, recognizing the leadership they already hold in their families, communities, and workplaces, and equipping them to step into formal civic power. We provide: * Personalized candidate development grounded in identity and lived experience * Strategic coaching on running for office and serving in appointed roles * Cutting-edge campaign tools tailored to the unique challenges and strengths of African Diaspora women Our first-of-its-kind approach doesn't simply add women to the political process; it transforms it, ensuring that the voices shaping policy reflect the diversity and dynamism of our communities. With expanded resources, we can scale this talent pool and support a new generation of culturally rooted, politically powerful African women leaders. 2. Advocacy through Coalition and Community Power Policy change requires more than passion; it takes strategy, unity, and persistence. Ayada Leads works at the intersection of grassroots activism and institutional advocacy, building coalitions with community leaders, advocacy groups, and movement builders to advance meaningful policy outcomes. Together, we: * Identify and elevate community-driven priorities * Mobilize collective knowledge and resources * Train women to advocate confidently at the local, state, and national levels By fostering a culture of collaboration and a collective voice, we create sustained momentum for change, one that centers the needs and wisdom of African Diaspora communities. 3. Parent Power: Civic Engagement Through Families and Public Education We believe that parents are essential partners in shaping public education's future. That's why Ayada Leads empowers African Diaspora families to move from concern to action, especially in the schools their children attend. Our Parent Engagement and Civic Literacy Program helps families become informed and effective advocates within the public education system and beyond. Through our program, parents learn to: * Understand how public education and other public systems impact their children's opportunities * Navigate school structures and policies with confidence * Build leadership skills to become strong voices in their children's schools and communities * Form parent leadership teams that collaborate with principals and school staff on meaningful change Parents graduate from the program equipped to do more than participate; they influence. They lead conversations, advocate for student needs, and serve as trusted liaisons and role models to other families, creating a ripple effect of civic engagement centered on public schools. To ensure broader inclusion, we also provide voter education and civic literacy workshops tailored for older Somali women and others facing language or system barriers, ensuring that all voices are heard in shaping the future of our schools and communities. 4. Mentorship for Economic Equity No young woman should be limited by her zip code or her family's income. Ayada Leads uses mentorship as a tool for social mobility, creating structured opportunities for girls and young women to connect with professionals who reflect their aspirations and backgrounds. Our mentoring model provides: * Career exploration and planning support * Public speaking and leadership development * Financial literacy, mental health resources, and life skills training We focus on holistic empowerment, helping young women envision and achieve futures driven by talent, ambition, and self-worth, not circumstance.
Expenses $316,003 · Grants $1,145 · Revenue $2,500
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Habon Abdulle
Executive Director
- Total calculated
- $97,709
- From this org
- $86,590
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $11,119
- Hours/week
- 40
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Huda Ahmed
Board Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Tharangi Cumaranatunge
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Khadija Ali
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Hodan Mohamed
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Saolia Tucker
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 25 July 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source object
- 202523139349301302
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