Somali Independent Business Alliance
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Somali Independent Business Alliance at a glance
In short: Somali Independent Business Alliance gave $322K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $322,025
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $64,405
- Median grant
- $45,950
- Total assets
- $14,120
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Somali Independent Business Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was State Washington Department Ecology ($170K). Together the top 5 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Washington Department Ecology Olympia, WA | — | $170,200 |
| City of Seattle Office of Labor Seattle, WA | — | $90,000 |
| Front and Centered Seattle, WA | — | $45,950 |
| Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | — | $8,500 |
| Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Seattle, WA | — | $7,375 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,120 | $285,126 | $285,126 | $322,025 | 5 |
| 2024 | $14,120 | $112,669 | $98,549 | — | — |
About Somali Independent Business Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Somali Independent Business Alliance is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $322K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Somali Independent Business Alliance's only listed officer is Nafiso Samater, Officer on every filing since 2024 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nafiso Samater
Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Somali Independent Business Alliance
How much does Somali Independent Business Alliance give each year?
Somali Independent Business Alliance gave $322K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Somali Independent Business Alliance's typical grant size?
Somali Independent Business Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $45,950, and its average grant was $64,405, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Somali Independent Business Alliance give grants?
Somali Independent Business Alliance gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants).
Who are Somali Independent Business Alliance's largest grantees?
Somali Independent Business Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include State Washington Department Ecology ($170,200), City of Seattle Office of Labor ($90,000) and Front and Centered ($45,950), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Somali Independent Business Alliance?
Somali Independent Business Alliance reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $285K.
What is Somali Independent Business Alliance?
Somali Independent Business Alliance is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Somali Independent Business Alliance's EIN?
Somali Independent Business Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3089642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 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 21, 2026)
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