African Entrepreneurship Collective

Organization Overview

African Entrepreneurship Collective is located in Clinton, WA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, African Entrepreneurship Collective employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African Entrepreneurship Collective 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, African Entrepreneurship Collective generated $6.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 73.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 47.8% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AEC'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES TO CREATE JOBS, IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS, AND DEVELOP LASTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AEC CONTINUED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND CONSULTING TO SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS RWANDA, KENYA, AND ETHIOPIA, INCLDUING TO REFUGEE ENTREPRENEURS. IN TOTAL, WE WORKED WITH MORE THAN 30,000 BUISNESS IN 2021, AND OPENED NEW OPERATIONS IN ETHIOPIA TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO REFUGEE ENTREPRENUERS. AEC ALSO BEGAN NEW OPERATIONS IN GARISSA, DADAAB, AND MOMBASA, KENYA IN FY2021.


AEC'S ROLE AS PROVIDING LOW-COST INVESTMENT TO SMALL BUSINESSES CONTINUED TO BE A CORE PART OF OUR SOCIAL MISSION TO ENSURE FINANCIAL INCLUSION FOR THOSE EXCLUDED FROM MAINSTREAM FINANCE. AEC PROVIDE INVESTMENT TO REFUGEES, INCLUDING MAKING AVAILABLE GRANTS, LOANS, AND SHARIA-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS FOR MUSLIM ENTREPRENUERS, ENSURING THAT SMALL BUSINESSES DON'T HAVE TO CHOSE BETWEEN GROWING THEIR BUSINESSES AND THEIR FAITH. WE PRIORITIZED SERVING WOMEN, YOUTH, AND THOSE EXCLUDED FROM TRADITIONAL BANKING SYSTEMS. AS PART OF ENCOURAGING NEW PARTNERS TO INVEST IN REFUGEES AND FORCABLY DISPLACED PEOPLE, AEC PARTNERED WITH UNHCR AND THE AMAHORO COALITION FOR THE 36 MILLION SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE, WHICH HIGHLIGHTED THE CHALLENGES FACED IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYEMENT OF REFUGEES, AND ALSO MAKE A CALL TO ACTION FOR MORE PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN REFUGEE COMMUNITIES.


AS PART OF A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, AEC SUPPORTED THE EDUCATION INITIATIVES OF THE GEM HUB THAT ALLOW REFUGEE STUDENTS AROUND THE WORLD TO ACCESS QUALITY ON-LINE INSTRUCTION. AEC'S ROLE WAS TO FACILITATE OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS THAT ALLOWED FOR REFUGEES TO REVIEW STUDENT COURSE WORK, AND WE ALSO FACILITATED THE DISBURSEMENT OF US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANTS (HERRF) TO HELP STUDENTS RECOVER FROM THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF COVID.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sara Leedom
Co-Founder & COO
$172,235
Julienne Oyler
Co-Founder & CEO
$172,235
Michael Payne
Chairman
$0
Tom Ryan
Treasurer
$0
Maria Palma
Vice Chair
$0
Julia Taft
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $619,271
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,807,934
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,427,205
Total Program Service Revenue$1,577,650
Investment income $228
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 $6,049,617

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that African Entrepreneurship Collective has recieved totaling $2,784,408.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Mastercard Foundation

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL INCLUSION

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$1,983,883
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: International Development

$729,100
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

$39,175
The Aspen Institute Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ADVANCING WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CATALYST FUND

$32,250
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