2025-07-30T17:53:49-07:00 2024-12-31 843909118 TEAM Accounting and Tax LLC 6223 Glen Circle Lino Lakes MN 55014 990 2024-01-01 474294816 AYADA LEADS AYAD 6122597156 310 E 38th St Suite 325 Minneapolis MN 55409 Habon Abdulle Executive Director 6122597156 2025-07-25 1 1 Doug Will P00084241 6512336801 2025-07-14 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Habon Abdulle 310 E 38th St Suite 325 Minneapolis MN 55409 592402 0 X www.ayadaleads.org X 2015 MN 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. 5 5 7 21 0 0 388824 589901 1651 2500 9 1 0 0 390484 592402 0 1145 0 0 265507 319620 0 0 44163 85283 117457 350790 438222 39694 154180 428556 584703 5226 7193 423330 577510 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. 0 0 316003 1145 2500 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. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8a Official meeting minutes are not maintained, however all emails with agendas and notes from the meetings are retained. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization does not have any subcommittees of the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The IRS form 990 was prepared by an outside nonprofit tax professional, reviewed by the Executive Director and provided to board members prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring each officer, director, and key employee to complete and sign an annual conflict of interest disclosure form. These disclosures are reviewed by the Board of Directors. If a potential conflict arises, the individual must disclose the interest and recuse themselves from any discussion or vote on the matter. The Board determines whether a conflict exists and takes appropriate steps to manage or resolve the situation. All related discussions and actions are documented in the Board meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The board establishes the compensation for the Executive Director based on compensation of Executive Directors with similar responsibilities in similar nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.