African American Leadership Forum
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-2200830
Organization Overview
African American Leadership Forum is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, African American Leadership Forum employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African American Leadership Forum 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 12/2022, African American Leadership Forum generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, African American Leadership Forum has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $290,000. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM IS A COLLECTIVE OF INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT SERVES AS A COMMUNITY INNOVATION ACCELERATOR. AALF EMPOWERS BLACK COMMUNITIES TO IMAGINE AND CREATE AN EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES. THE ORGANIZATION'S ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO MANIFEST A WORLD IN WHICH BLACK EXCELLENCE THRIVES IN ALL ITS FORMS, THROUGH BREAKTHROUGH COLLABORATION AND COORDINATED ACTION. WITH OPINION RESEARCH, DESIGN SOLUTIONS AND DISCOURSE-BASED ACTION AALF ADVANCES RACIAL EQUITY THROUGH A BLACK AGENDA FOR CHANGE IN MINNESOTA AND BEYOND. ITS FOCUS AREAS ARE COMMUNITY PROSPERITY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CLIMATE JUSTICE, PUBLIC EDUCATION, HEALTH AND GENERATIONAL WEALTH. THROUGH THE CULTURAL LENS OF AFROFUTURISM, AALF CENTERS THE RICH HERITAGE OF ITS ANCESTORS WHILE EMBRACING THE UNLIMITED POTENTIAL OF TOMORROW. IT STRIVES TO INSPIRE INNOVATION AND SPARK IMAGINATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM (AALF, THE ORGANIZATION) CONVERTS RESEARCH-BASED THOUGHT ON SOCIAL ISSUES INTO ACTION-ORIENTED AGENDA AND SOLUTIONS, WHICH ADDRESS THE FUNDAMENTAL CAUSES OF RACIAL INJUSTICE. OUR SOLUTIONS ARE AIMED TO IMPACT THE AREAS OF ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, GENERATIONAL WEALTH BUILDING, PUBLIC HEALTH, EDUCATION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND CLIMATE JUSTICE. OUR GOAL IS TO END RACIAL INJUSTICE IN ALL ITS FORMS IN MINNESOTA. TO ACHIEVE THAT, WE UTILIZE DATA SCIENCE RESEARCH, DISCOURSE-DRIVEN GATHERINGS, DESIGN INNOVATION, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREAS OF THE WORK FALL INTO THE FOLLOWING FOCUS AREAS DETERMINED TO IMPACT DAILY ASPECTS OF BLACK MINNESOTAN'S LIVES: * EDUCATION - BY ADVOCATING FOR A STATEWIDE SYSTEM THAT REFLECTS EDUCATIONAL PARITY FOR EVERY STUDENT, AT EVERY SCHOOL. * PUBLIC HEALTH - REIMAGINING THE STATEWIDE HEALTHCARE STRUCTURE TO PROVIDE EQUAL QUALITY CARE WITH EQUAL ACCESS TO ALL BLACK PEOPLE BY REMOVING THE SYSTEMIC BARRICADES TO EQUITABLE, AFFORDABLE LIFE-SAVING CARE. * CRIMINAL JUSTICE - CHAMPIONING A FAIR AND EQUAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS. * ECONOMIC PROSPERITY - REIMAGINING SYSTEMS SO THAT ECONOMIC GROWTH, SECURITY, AND FINANCIAL WELL-BEING ARE REACHABLE FOR ALL BLACK MINNESOTANS. * CLIMATE JUSTICE - WE ARE ADVOCATING SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND IN TURN ADDRESS MANY SOCIAL, RACIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICES. * GENERATION WEALTH BUILDING - WE WANT TO ENSURE FINANCIAL WEALTH IS CONSISTENTLY PASSED DOWN BY BLACK FAMILIES FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE OTHER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shanaya Dungey Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $157,959 |
Marc Watts Chief Brand Officer | Officer | 40 | $156,431 |
Niila Williams Hebert Chief Strategic Engagement Officer | 40 | $111,850 | |
Marcus Owens Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,988 |
Adair Mosley Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $51,318 |
Robbin Frazier Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $17,228 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $993,179 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,010,407 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8 |
| 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 | $1,010,415 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $63,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $457,037 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,851 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $772,918 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,313 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,808 |
| Payroll taxes | $90,418 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,625 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $80,705 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $48,499 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $407,195 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $28,124 |
| Information technology | $41,446 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,133 |
| Travel | $36,416 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,348 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,764 |
| Insurance | $2,033 |
| All other expenses | $1,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,218,874 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,895,428 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,400 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $730,575 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,196 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,463 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $14,102 |
| Other assets | $13,086 |
| Total assets | $3,719,250 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $188,495 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $13,086 |
| Total liabilities | $201,581 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,537,724 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,979,945 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,719,250 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, African American Leadership Forum has awarded $60,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHANGE EQUALS OPPORTUNITY PURPOSE: To improve and enhance public safety in black communities. | $10,000 |
UNTIL WE ARE ALL FREE MOVEMENT PURPOSE: To improve and enhance public safety in black communities. | $10,000 |
MOTHERS AGAINST COMMUNITY GUN VIOLENCE INC PURPOSE: To improve and enhance public safety in black communities. | $10,000 |
8218 TRUCE CENTER PURPOSE: To improve and enhance public safety in black communities. | $10,000 |
MAN UP CLUB PURPOSE: To improve and enhance public safety in black communities. | $10,000 |
A MOTHER'S LOVE INITIATIVE PURPOSE: To improve and enhance public safety in black communities. | $10,000 |