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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4294816

AYADA LEADS

Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55409

Financials

$390K$351K2023$592K$438K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AYADA LEADS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$592,402$438,222$154,180$584,703$7,193$577,510
December 31, 2023990$390,484$350,790$39,694$428,556$5,226$423,330
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$589,901
Program service revenue
$2,500
Investment income
$1
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,145
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$86,590
Other salaries and wages
$198,188
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$319,620
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$20,775
Occupancy
$20,028
Travel
$4,494
Program services (functional)
$316,003
Management and general (functional)
$78,056
Fundraising (functional)
$44,163

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$428,556
Total assets, end of year
$584,703
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,193
Net assets, end of year
$577,510
Net assets without donor restrictions
$455,600
Net assets with donor restrictions
$121,910
Gross receipts
$592,402
Employees
7
Volunteers
21
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
MN

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Habon AbdulleExecutive Director
Officer
40$86,590$11,119
Huda AhmedBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Tharangi CumaranatungeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Khadija AliDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Hodan MohamedDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Saolia TuckerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Habon AbdulleExecutive Director
Officer
40$93,175
Huda AhmedBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Tharangi CumaranatungeDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Khadija AliDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Hodan MohamedDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Saolia TuckerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
310 E 38TH STE 325, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55409-1300
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
1433 E Franklin Ave Suite 7E, Minneapolis MN 55404
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Habon Abdulle, 310 E 38th St, Suite 325, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Habon Abdulle, 6629 Queen Avenue S 202, Richfield MN 55423
Signed the 990
Habon Abdulle, Executive Director
Phone
(612) 259-7156
Return prepared by
TEAM Accounting and Tax LLC

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-4294816
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$584,703
Income (IRS master file)
$592,402

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$592,402$438,222$584,703XML
990December 2023$390,484$350,790$428,556XML
990December 2022$237,376$291,189$384,974IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Habon Abdulle
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 47-4294816).

Questions about AYADA LEADS

What is the EIN of AYADA LEADS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AYADA LEADS is 47-4294816.
Is AYADA LEADS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to AYADA LEADS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AYADA LEADS 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 AYADA LEADS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AYADA LEADS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AYADA LEADS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Habon Abdulle.
Who are the officers and directors of AYADA LEADS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,590 (Habon Abdulle, Executive Director).
How much revenue does AYADA LEADS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $592,402, expenses of $438,222 and total assets of $584,703 at year end.

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