Ayada Leads
Ayada Leads is a nonpartisan civic leadership organization that supports multicultural society, multicultural democracy, and gender equality. Our mission is to equip New Americans, particularly African Diaspora Women, to excel in leadership positions in their communities across the spectrum of societal influence. We envision a world in which African diaspora women and girls feel valued, safe, and prepared to achieve their academic, professional, and leadership dreams.
Ayada Leads at a glance
- Total assets
- $584,703
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $592,402
- +51.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $438,222
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ayada Leads funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Somali American Parent Association St. Paul, MN | Ayada Leads worked in conjunction with SAPA on a joint project to advance their mission and shared collaborative goals, and to engage innovative approaches for deeper systemic impact with family engagement in the K-12 education system. | $25,450 |
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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 | $584,703 | $592,402 | $438,222 | — | — | $1 |
| 2023 | $428,556 | $390,484 | $350,790 | — | — | $9 |
| 2022 | $384,974 | $237,376 | $291,189 | $25,450 | 1 | $1 |
| 2021 | $437,448 | $351,411 | $175,315 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $261,352 | $142,123 | $90,313 | — | — | — |
About Ayada Leads
Based on IRS filings
Ayada Leads is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $585K in total assets. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ayada Leads is led by Habon Abdulle, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Habon Abdulle
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $87K (2024)
Huda Ahmed
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hodan Mohamed
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khadija Ali
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tharangi Cumaranatunge
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saolia Tucker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bharti Wahi (2021) — Director
- Former: Sannah Kakal (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Hartman (2021) — Director
- Former: Ebyan Abulle (2020) — Dir-Educ & Development
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 $87K, to Habon Abdulle (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ayada Leads
How large is Ayada Leads?
Ayada Leads reported $585K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $592K.
What is Ayada Leads?
Ayada Leads is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $585K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ayada Leads operate?
Ayada Leads has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Ayada Leads's EIN?
Ayada Leads's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4294816. 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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