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Nonprofit · EIN 11-3651850

ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20009

Financials

$606K$388K2023$437K$62K2024$405K$476K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$405,000$476,000-$71,000$12,943$0$12,943
December 31, 2024990$436,672$62,354$374,318$12,943$0$12,943
December 31, 2023990$605,840$387,655$218,185$12,943$0$12,943
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$405,000
of which government grants
$255,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$370,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$370,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$65,000
Travel
$8,500
Program services (functional)
$328,500
Management and general (functional)
$147,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,943
Total assets, end of year
$12,943
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$12,943
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,943
Gross receipts
$405,000
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2025
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARION INGRAMPrpgramDirector
Key employee
40$52,000
DaniebBlaynehDirector
Key employee
20$32,000
HIWOTTIZAlePROGRAMMANAGER
Key employee
30$30,000
TSIGEGONFAOFFICEMANAGER
Key employee
40$22,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marion IngramProgram Director and Teacher
Key employee
40$57,600
Daniel BelaynehDirector
Key employee
30$30,000
Tsige GonfaOffice Manager
Key employee
40$22,600
Hiwot TizaleProgram manager
Key employee
25$20,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANIEL BELAYNEHExecutive Director
Key employee
40$0
Marion IngramTeacher /Instructor
Key employee
20$0
GETACHEW WOLDEGIRRGISProgram Manager
Key employee
40$0
Tsige GonfaOffice manager
Key employee
40$0
Hiwot TizaleProgram Coordinator
Key employee
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1816 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-4422
In care of
% DAWIT GIZAW
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Daniel Belayneh, 1816 12th st NW, Washington DC, DC 20009
Signed the 990
MEKONNENGIZAW, ACCOUNTANT
Phone
(202) 319-0045
Website
ecsdc.org
990-N for 2020 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: DANIEL BELAYNEH, 1816 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON DC 20009. Mailing address: 1816 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON DC 20009.

Mission

The Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council Inc. It is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of African immigrants in Washington, D.C., particularly in Ward 1 (1816 12th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009). ECDC equips immigrants with essential skills to succeed while fostering diversity and cultural expression through dance, drama, and poetry. Our programs target African immigrants who often face adverse living conditions marked by poverty, limited resources, and social challenges. By promoting empowerment, cultural pride, and community development ECDC helps individuals overcome barriers, achieve self-sufficiency, and contribute positively to the broader D.C. community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council Inc. (ECSDC) have been awarded $228,000 from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OST), D.C. Government** to operate year-round youth programs for District residents. This funding supports both 120 youth after-school and summer initiatives**, providing young people with safe, enriching environments that foster academic growth, cultural pride, and community engagement. Through these programs, ECSDC empowers youth to build essential skills, explore creative expression, and develop pathways toward success while strengthening the broader D.C. community.
    Expenses $228,000 · grants $228,000
  • The Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council Inc. (ECSDC) received **$10,000 from the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE)** to support a **Gang Prevention Program** serving District of Columbia residents. This initiative provides youth and community members with resources, mentorship, and positive alternatives to gang involvement. By fostering safety, resilience, and empowerment, ECSDC helps reduce risk factors, strengthen community ties, and create pathways toward productive, violence-free futures for D.C. residents.
    Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
  • The Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council Inc. (ECSDC) received $45,000 in donations and contributions from its supporters to promote **cultural arts, dance, and poetry** programs. This funding enables ECSDC to serve **45 District of Columbia residents, with a special focus on African immigrants. Through these initiatives, ECSDC fosters cultural pride, artistic expression, and community engagement, helping participants celebrate their heritage while building stronger connections within the D.C. community.
    Expenses $25,000 · grants $25,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
11-3651850
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,943
Income (IRS master file)
$405,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$405,000$476,000$12,943IRS
990December 2024$436,672$62,354$12,943XML
990December 2023$605,840$387,655$12,943XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: DANIEL BELAYNEH
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-3651850).

Questions about ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

What is the EIN of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC is 11-3651850.
Is ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Daniel Belayneh.
Who are the officers and directors of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,000 (MARION INGRAM, PrpgramDirector).
How much revenue does ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $405,000, expenses of $476,000 and total assets of $12,943 at year end.

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