AFRICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS (AEDS) BUILDS WEALTH WITHIN AFRICAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES IN THE TWIN CITIES THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. WE WORK THROUGHOUT THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA TO CREATE WEALTH, LIFT IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES OUT OF POVERTY, AND CONTRIBUTE TO AND BENEFIT FROM THE REGION'S VIBRANT ECONOMY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.7M
+35.7% YoY
Revenue
$5.2M
+34.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$2.3M
+22.0% YoY
About African Economic Development Solutions
Based on IRS filings
African Economic Development Solutions is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ST PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.7M in total assets.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,711,523 | $10,106,080 | $6,521,701 |
| Revenue | $5,189,587 | $3,868,135 | $3,784,754 |
| Expenses | $2,292,377 | $1,878,258 | $3,113,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
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Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA COOPER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GROVER JONES | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GEBI TUFAA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY J ISUBIKALU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NONKULUEKO SHONGWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EBISSO UKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GENE GELGELU | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $146,780 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is African Economic Development Solutions?
African Economic Development Solutions is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ST PAUL, MN. It holds $13.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is African Economic Development Solutions?
As of 2024, African Economic Development Solutions holds $13.7M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue.
Where does African Economic Development Solutions operate?
African Economic Development Solutions has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is African Economic Development Solutions's EIN?
African Economic Development Solutions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0345712. 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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