African American Leadership Forum
The Organization's mission is to create a radical future for Black Minnesotans by advancing Black-Centered policies and solutions that actualize true liberation.
African American Leadership Forum at a glance
In short: African American Leadership Forum gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,500
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,500
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,500
- Total assets
- $2,926,329
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who African American Leadership Forum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Smith Baker LLC ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $230K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,926,329 | $2,254,151 | $3,504,093 | $24,500 | 1 | $1,206 |
| 2023 | $4,142,373 | $3,837,685 | $3,437,762 | $47,500 | 1 | $592 |
| 2022 | $3,719,250 | $1,010,415 | $2,218,874 | $60,000 | 6 | $8 |
| 2021 | $4,693,310 | $4,941,204 | $1,654,568 | — | — | $6 |
| 2020 | $1,622,305 | $2,380,467 | $1,676,200 | $230,000 | 6 | — |
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 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
African American Leadership Forum is led by Adair Mosley, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 5 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adair Mosley
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$51K (2022) → $250K (2024)
Kevin Lindsey
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Etonam Sabah
Managing Director Impact Evaluation & Learning
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Amber Jones
Managing Director Policy Impact
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Shanaya Dungey
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$158K (2022) → $145K (2024)
Simone Hardeman-Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$4K (2024)
Duchesne Drew
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Boulware
Board Member
Board Members → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elijah Llewellyn McDavid III
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Favor
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nisha Botchwey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mychal Frelix
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Passel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaka Farr
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Anisha Murphy (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: John Taylor (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nerita Hughes (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sylvia Bartley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marc Watts (2022–2023) — Chief Brand Officer
- Former: Niila Williams Hebert (2022–2023) — Chief Strategic Engagement Officer
- Former: Brittany Travis (2023) — Managing Director Brand Strategy Marketing
- Former: Leondra Mitchell (2023) — Chief Insights Officer
- Former: Carolyn Smallwood (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marcus Owens (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Robbin Frazier (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stella Whitney-West (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Hayden (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to Adair Mosley (Chief Executive Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about African American Leadership Forum
How much does African American Leadership Forum give each year?
African American Leadership Forum gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $48K across 1 grant.
How large is African American Leadership Forum?
African American Leadership Forum reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
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.
Where does African American Leadership Forum operate?
African American Leadership Forum has awarded grants in Minnesota.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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