The Organization's mission is to create a radical future for Black Minnesotans by advancing Black-Centered policies and solutions that actualize true liberation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-29.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$25K
-48.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-48.4% YoY
About African American Leadership Forum
Based on IRS filings
African American Leadership Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,926,329 | $4,142,373 | $3,719,250 |
| Revenue | $2,254,151 | $3,837,685 | $1,010,415 |
| Expenses | $3,504,093 | $3,437,762 | $2,218,874 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,206 | $592 | $8 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Smith Baker LLC ($24,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Baker LLC Saint Louis Park, MN | Pass-through fiscal sponsorship funding (via Minnesota Black Collective Foundation) to support the podcast 'Conversations with Chanda' | $24,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair Mosley | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $249,693 |
| Shanaya Dungey | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $145,061 |
| Etonam Sabah | Managing Director Impact Evaluation and Learning | 40 | $119,989 |
| Amber Jones | Managing Director Policy Impact | 40 | $113,097 |
| Simone Hardeman-Jones | Board Member | 1 | $3,500 |
| Michael Favor | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nisha Botchwey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mychal Frelix | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Elijah Llewellyn McDavid III | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Patricia Passel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shaka Farr | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lauren Boulware | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kevin Lindsey | Chair | 1 | — |
| Duchesne Drew | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is African American Leadership Forum?
African American Leadership Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is African American Leadership Forum?
As of 2024, African American Leadership Forum holds $2.9M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $25K in 2024.
Where does African American Leadership Forum operate?
African American Leadership Forum has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does African American Leadership Forum award?
In 2024, African American Leadership Forum awarded 1 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is African American Leadership Forum's EIN?
African American Leadership Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2200830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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