Oromo Community Organization
- Assets
- $475.3k
- Revenue
- $49.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-1678001
Organization Overview
Oromo Community Organization is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oromo Community Organization 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, Oromo Community Organization generated $49.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $70.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE IMMIGRANTS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO RENDER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY VOCATIONAL TRAINING HEALTH AWARENESS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES. BUYING AND MAINTAINING A CENTER FOR A THE USE OF COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE OROMO HOUSE THAT WAS PURCHASED IN 2008 WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND BANK LOAN IS THE CENTER WHERE THE OROMOS LIVING IN DC, VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND MEET AND DISCUSS HOW TO MANAGE PROBLEMS THEY ENCOUNTER AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THEM. IT IS WHERE THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS GATHER TO CONSOLE AND HELP A MEMBER WITH BEREAVEMENT, CELEBRATE GRADUATIONS, WEDDINGS AND OTHER SOCIAL HAPPENINGS. IT IS WHERE HEALTH AWARENESS FORUMS ARE CONDUCTED BY INTERNATIONAL OROMO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND DC GOVERNMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE YOUGH GROUPS OCCASSIONALLY MEET AT THIS CENTER AND LEARN THEIR HERITAGE AND CULTURE THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. THE CHURCH ON THE SECOND FLOOR IS INDISPENSALE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF THIS CENTER. IT HELPS IN PAYING THE MORTGAGE.
THE OROMO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION BROUGHT AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC THE PLIGHT OF OROMOS IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY AND OROMO REGUGEES SUFFERING IN THE MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATED AND ENCOURAGED MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT INVOLVED IN HELPING THOSE REFUGEES. SADLY A LONGTIME MEMBER OF OUR ORGANIZATION WHO SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER PROPERTY MANAGER AND TREMENDOUSLY ASSITED IN RAISING FUNDS BY ORGANIZAING AND PRESENTING MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AT FUNDRAISING EVENTS FREE OF ANY CHARGES, PASSED AWAY DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. THE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED AND ENCOURAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FOR THE FUERAL AND TO BE EXEMPLARY IT ALSO CONTRIBUTED $2000
THE OROMO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION HELPED MEMBERS WHO NEEDED IMMIGRATION SUPPORT BY PROVIDING THEM WITH SUPPORTING LETTERS AND RECOMMENDING IMMIGRATION LAWYERS WHO ARE FAMILIER WITH OROMO SITUATION IN THEIOPIA. MEMBERS HELPED SOME BY COUNSELING HOW TO COPE WITH PROBLEMS THEY FACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF COVID-19. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS FREE OF CHARGE AND WITH NO EXPENSES TO THE ORGANIZATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Biliesee Amera Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Tsehay Mosisa Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Elias Sekech Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lemmesa K Hunde Secretary | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Wondaye Deressa Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Bahir Duguma President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $12,199 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $7,452 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,651 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,700 |
| Investment income | $435 |
| 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 | $49,786 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $973 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $1,327 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $32,642 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,577 |
| Insurance | $1,216 |
| All other expenses | $5,099 |
| Total functional expenses | $70,612 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,413 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $374,873 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $475,286 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $298,580 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,500 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $300,080 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $175,206 |
| 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 | $475,286 |