Aqume Foundation is located in Wyoming, MI. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Aqume Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aqume Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AQUME FOUNDATION CENTERS ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND RACIAL EQUITY IN PHILANTHROPY WHILE INTEGRATING OUR CORE VALUES OF EQUITY, FINANCIAL INVESTMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AQUME FOUNDATIONS GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT OUR OPERATE IN EXCELLENCE LEADERSHIP CULTIVATION, A ONE-YEAR HYBRID PROGRAM THAT CREATES GREATER COMFORT FOR BIPOC LEADERS OPERATING AT C-SUITE LEVELS TO IMPROVE INTRAPERSONAL SKILLS, AND EXECUTIVE COMPENTENCIES TO PROFESSIONALLY SHIFT ORGANIZATIONS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED OPERATIONS INTO ROBUST, THRIVING ORGANIZATIONS WITH INCREASED ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, OUR PHILANTHROPY LOOKS LIKE ME SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM SERVES GREATER GRAND RAPIDS AREA BIPOC YOUTH AND GUIDES A COHORT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH A TEN-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS LEARN HOW TO BUILD A BUSINESS, GENERATE REVENUE AND THE PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT OF COLLECTIVE GIVING IN CORRELATION WITH THE QUADRUPLE BOTTOM LINE OF PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFIT AND PURPOSE.
AQUME FOUNDATIONS FIDUCIARY PROGRAM PROVIDES BOTH PROJECT-SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF BIPOC LEADERSHIP LEADING CHARITABLE PROJECTS THAT STRIVE FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION. PROJECT-SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO SERVICES NECESSARY FOR RECEIVING AND OVERSEEING PROJECT-SPECIFIC FUNDS,AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROJECT-SPECIFIC FUNDS; WHEREAS OUR COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT FROM A SUITE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE: BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOOKKEEPING, ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND FINANCIAL CONSULTING.
AQUME FOUNDATIONS GOLD SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS BASED ON OUR COMMUNITY TRUST-BASED PHILANTHROPY MODEL, OUR MERIT-BASED PROGRAM AWARDS TWO BIPOC STUDENTS WITH $1,000 EACH TO SUPPORT NON-TRADITIONAL COLLEGE EXPENSES WITHIN THEIR FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE. OUR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROMOTES EQUITY AND HELPS ALLEVIATE THE PRESSURES OF PRE-SEMESTER SCHOOL EXPENSES BY SENDING FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT OR GUARDIAN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ciarra Adkins President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $25,956 |
Tonya Adkins-Mckeever Chief Operating Officer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $25,956 |
Mario L Adkins At-Large | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jamie Ferrell At-Large | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Marcus A Jackson At-Large | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Alvin Hills At-Large | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $45,938 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,857 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $271,795 |
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 | -$36,852 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $234,943 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,912 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,634 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,623 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,970 |
Fees for services: Management | $15,598 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $372 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,613 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,366 |
Office expenses | $6,604 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $182 |
Travel | $203 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $49 |
Total functional expenses | $102,512 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,431 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,265 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,750 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $137,446 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,735 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $22,735 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $93,412 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,299 |
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 | $137,446 |