Somanli American United Council Of Arizona

Organization Overview

Somanli American United Council Of Arizona is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Somanli American United Council Of Arizona is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Somanli American United Council Of Arizona generated $429.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $385.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.9% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Somanli American United Council Of Arizona has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $104,400. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO FACILITATE AND IMPROVE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE MULTIETHNIC REFUGEE/IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY, HELPING THEM TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ASSISTING THEM IN BECOMING PRODUCTIVE LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS THAT CAN PROPERLY INTEGRATE FOR A GREAT PATRIOTISM. THE SAUC HELP NEWLY ARRIVED FAMILIES ADJUST TO THEIR NEW LIVES, NEW LOCATION, NEW LANGUAGE AND NEW CULTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE PURPOSE OF THE FEDERAL GRANT IS TO SUPPORT ETHNIC COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION LEADERS WITH LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS, DIGITAL LITERACY, AND TO SUPPORT THEIR ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE REFUGEES WITH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASSES, WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH RESOURCES AND REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS. WE WORK WITH THE FOLLOWING SEVEN ORGANIZATIONS: BHUTANESE COMMUNITY OF ARIZONA, IRAQI COMMUNITY OF ARIZONA, CONGOLESE UNITED COMMUNITY OF ARIZONA, DARFUR COMMUNITY, SUDANESE AMERICAN HOUSE, SUDANESE AMERICAN HOUSE OF ARIZONA AND TUSAME GROUP ASSOCIATION.


THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM RECEIVES FUNDING TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL MULTI-ETHNIC REFUGEES IN MARICOPA COUNTY:- IMPROVED METHOD OF ENGLISH FOR SOMALI, AMHARIC, ARABIC, FARSI ANDSWAHILI SPEAKERS- EARLY LITERACY CLASSES- CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION PREPARATION CLASSES- WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS- YOUTH ENRICHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING LEADERS FOR LIFE.- COMMUNITY AWARENESS PRESENTATIONS AND TEEN ACADEMY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FBI, ASSISTING MULTI-ETHNIC REFUGEES TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS THAT CAN INTEGRATE FOR A GREAT PATRIOTISM.- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH POLICE DEPARTMENT OF PHOENIX AND TEMPE: BRINGING THE MULTI-ETHNIC REFUGEE COMMUNITY & LAW ENFORCEMENT TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC SAFETY FOR ALL.


DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEADERSHIP CAPACITY OF ETHNIC COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (ECBO) LEADERS. WE PROVIDE TRAINING, COACHING, AND SUPPORT TO LEADERS AND KEY PEOPLE FOR TEN ECBOS; THESE ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS SERVE REFUGEES, ASYLEES AND IMMIGRANTS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dr Mohamed Ali Abukar
President
$42,200
Nora Castaneda
Treasurer
$32,075
Shannon Reber
Member
$27,995
Ilyas Sheikh Mohamed
Secretary
$15,820
Sadiki Ikyabwe
Member
$15,410
Adan Samantar
Member
$15,279

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $413,352
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$15,891
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$429,243
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $429,243

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Somanli American United Council Of Arizona has awarded $31,666 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TUSAMBE GROUP ASSOCIATION

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$10,000

IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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$10,000

BHUTANESE COMMUNITY IN AZ

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Glendale, AZ

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$5,833

CONGOLESE COMMUNITY OF AZ

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$5,833
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Somanli American United Council Of Arizona has recieved totaling $17,553.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: PROGRAM INTRODUCES REFUGEES TO STANDARD US GROCERY SHOPPING EXPERIENCES AND KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT WHILE TEACHING THEM TO MAKE HEALTHY RECIPES FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

$10,000
Arizona Community Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$7,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$53
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