Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
To be the focal point of societal integration for immigrants, refugees, and low-income individuals to help improve the quality of life through education, training, supportive services, and self-development opportunities while increasing awareness of the diverse cultures and heritage.
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services at a glance
In short: Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services gave $38K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,265
- -54.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,265
- +35.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,265
- Total assets
- $2,334,650
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban Lacrosse Academy ($38K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2024) to $85K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Lacrosse Academy Hilliard, OH | Lacrosse for Youth Program | $38,265 |
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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 | $2,334,650 | $9,779,869 | $10,222,726 | $38,265 | 1 | $2,305 |
| 2023 | $2,715,875 | $8,481,294 | $8,041,445 | $84,886 | 3 | $1,707 |
| 2022 | $1,906,493 | $6,191,680 | $6,179,125 | — | — | $76 |
| 2021 | $1,906,040 | $4,712,779 | $4,339,599 | — | — | $291 |
| 2020 | $1,530,003 | $3,913,095 | $3,365,271 | — | — | $811 |
About Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
Based on IRS filings
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $38K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services is led by Seleshi Asfaw Ayalew, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Seleshi Asfaw Ayalew
CEO
President & CEO → CEO President, 2021
CEO President → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Mimi McGinty
Board Chair
Member → Vice Board Chair, 2021
Vice Board Chair → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Binaya Subedi
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Buhari Mohammed
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Kingori
Board Secretary
Member → Board Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megnot Hailu
Vice Board Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2022
Board Vice Chair → Vice Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Barkan
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shahed Zaman
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blessing Mudzinganyama
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Wilbur
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Seagraves
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Florence Gimei
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Garth
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarala Pandey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sinuon Sam Todd
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Price
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: DrCaroline Kingori (2023) — Board Secretary
- Former: Nathan R Reiter (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Darrell Mason Gray II (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ibrahima Sow (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Balow (2020–2022) — Former Board Treasurer
- Former: Selwyn Dias (2020–2022) — Former Board Chair
- Former: Douglas Ferguson (2020–2021) — Former Board Chair
- Former: Harrison Poku-Yeboah (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Napoleon Bell (2020) — Secretary
- Former: William Sherry (2020) — 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 $176K, to Seleshi Ayalew (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
How much does Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services give each year?
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services gave $38K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 3 grants.
How large is Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services?
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.8M.
What is Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services?
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services operate?
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services's EIN?
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3525591. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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