Citizens Academy
Citizens Academy empowers communities of color and immigrant families through culturally and linguistically responsive civic education. We aim to increase knowledge of civic society, reduce opportunity gaps, and equip participants to engage in local government and community life.
Citizens Academy at a glance
In short: Citizens Academy gave $91K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $45,500
- Median grant
- $45,500
- Total assets
- $31,923
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Citizens Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tibyan Institute ($71K). Together the top 2 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tibyan Institute Minneapolis, MN | Mission Related Efforts | $71,000 |
| Al Jazari Institute Minneapolis, MN | Mission Related Efforts | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,923 | $415,351 | $383,428 | $91,000 | 2 | $351 |
About Citizens Academy
Based on IRS filings
Citizens Academy is a public charity, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $351.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizens Academy is led by Khalid Omar, Board Chair on the 2025 filing; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Khalid Omar
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Abdirahman Salad
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saciid Shire
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aisha Aden
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marian Farah
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Khalid Omar (Board Chair).
Frequently asked questions about Citizens Academy
How much does Citizens Academy give each year?
Citizens Academy gave $91K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Citizens Academy?
Citizens Academy reported $32K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $415K.
Where does Citizens Academy operate?
Citizens Academy has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Citizens Academy's EIN?
Citizens Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2797634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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