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African Career Education and Resource Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 47-1207676

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

Organization ProfileAcerinc.org

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6800 78th Avenue North Suite 101Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

(763) 657-7711

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

46th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

92nd percentile

55%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

48th percentile

$53,662

Higher top officer pay than 48% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

99th percentile

806%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

618%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets46th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,113,397

Up $990,468 (+806%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,029,074

Up $906,145 (+737%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$84,323

Up $84,323 from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,605,991

Up $1,382,183 (+618%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$720,622

Up $507,790 (+239%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$885,369

Up $874,393 (+7966%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2015: $196Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $14,239Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $119,564Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $119,5642017Assets 2018: $111,953Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $111,9532018Assets 2019: $122,929Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $122,9292019Assets 2020: $1,113,397Liabilities 2020: $84,323Net Assets 2020: $1,029,0742020Assets 2021: $1,375,992Liabilities 2021: $95,577Net Assets 2021: $1,280,4152021Assets 2022: $1,689,922Liabilities 2022: $114,712Net Assets 2022: $1,575,2102022Assets 2023: $1,994,238Liabilities 2023: $322,320Net Assets 2023: $1,671,9182023Assets 2024: $2,706,047Liabilities 2024: $370,115Net Assets 2024: $2,335,9322024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,113,397
Liabilities$84,323
Net Assets$1,029,074
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $4,366Expenses 2015: $4,170Net Income 2015: $1962015Revenue 2016: $59,134Expenses 2016: $45,091Net Income 2016: $14,0432016Revenue 2017: $226,160Expenses 2017: $120,835Net Income 2017: $105,3252017Revenue 2018: $197,720Expenses 2018: $205,331Net Income 2018: -$7,6112018Revenue 2019: $223,808Expenses 2019: $212,832Net Income 2019: $10,9762019Revenue 2020: $1,605,991Expenses 2020: $720,622Net Income 2020: $885,3692020Revenue 2021: $1,897,208Expenses 2021: $1,645,867Net Income 2021: $251,3412021Revenue 2022: $1,773,089Expenses 2022: $1,587,909Net Income 2022: $185,1802022Revenue 2023: $1,484,723Expenses 2023: $1,468,511Net Income 2023: $16,2122023Revenue 2024: $2,684,887Expenses 2024: $2,093,192Net Income 2024: $591,6952024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,605,991
Expenses$720,622
Net Income$885,369
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,605,991
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Acer is an issue based not-for-profit organization that engages african immigrants living the north and northwest suburbs of minneapolis and across the twin cities metro region; to advance equity and eliminate disparities for the areas large and growing african community.

ACER is the leading issue-based community organization working to uplift and amplify the African Diaspora to build power for systemic change that advances racial and economic equity in communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$120,292$782,891▲ $662,599
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$171,267-
Accounts Receivable-$155,395-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,805-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$938$340▼ $598
Total Assets$122,929$1,113,397▲ $990,468
Other Assets Total$1,699$1,699→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$52,566-
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$31,757-
Other Liabilities-$0-
Total Liabilities$0$84,323▲ $84,323
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$562,900▲ $562,900
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$122,929$466,174▲ $343,245
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$122,929$1,029,074▲ $906,145
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$122,929$1,113,397▲ $990,468

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$340$1,192$1,532
Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Equipment$0$0$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay48th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mabel J Nelima SitatiExecutive DirectorFT$53,662$53,662
Manka NkimbengDirector-$1,840$1,840

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Aiysha MustaphaBoard Chair
Alfreda DanielsBoard Secretary
Latisha EaddyBoard Treasurer
Alfredmy ChessaDirector
James Wilson IIDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,233,772
Program Service Revenue
$372,031
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$188
All Other Contributions
$1,194,722
Change in Net Assets
$885,369

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,605,991
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,605,991
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,605,991
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$380,773
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$212,165
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$125,476
Total Fundraising Expense$23,115
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,208

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$234,416$1,886-$236,302
Other Salaries and Wages$123,990$4,627$4,128$132,745
Office Expenses$95,830$2,098$1,195$99,123
Grants to Domestic Orgs$93,020--$93,020
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$23,305$21,465$10,732$55,502
Grants to Domestic Individuals$32,456--$32,456
Payroll Taxes$18,663$3,348$1,907$23,918
Occupancy$13,971$2,506$1,427$17,904
Travel$12,018$1,716$977$14,711
Insurance$3,417$613$349$4,379
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,777-$3,777
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$2,208$2,208
Information Technology$1,412$253$144$1,809
Advertising$165$951-$1,116
All Other Expenses$0$695-$695
Depreciation Depletion$466$84$48$598
Other Expenses$0$276$0$276
Conferences and Meetings$83--$83
Total Functional Expenses$653,212$44,295$23,115$720,622

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$720,622
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$720,622
Total Expenses per Form 990$720,622
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Jambo Africa IncBrooklyn Center, MNN/aCOVID relief$7,500
Bella's Busy Bees Childcare LLCBrooklyn Center, MNN/aCOVID relief$5,500
Melodys IncBrooklyn Center, MNN/aCOVID relief$5,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,208
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Executive Director reviews the Form 990 and presents an overview of it to members of the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“If a perceived or potential conflict is identified, Board members are asked to state their conflict in writing to the Board. The Board determines the appropriate course of action on that.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“For the Executive Director, an annual evaluation is conducted by the Executive Committee of the Board. The Committee also consults the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' survey of nonprofit organization salaries and benefits. For other regular employees, the annual evaluation is conducted by the Executive Director, and the survey is consulted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
African Career Education & Resources Inc
EIN
47-1207676
Phone
7636577711
Address
6800 78th Avenue North Suite 101, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Signing Officer

Name
Mabel J Nelima Sitati
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7636577711
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mabel J Nelima Sitati
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
8
Volunteers
200

Preparer

Firm
BWK Rogers PC
Address
431 South 7th Street Suite 2424, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Preparer
Melissa J Baraibar
Phone
6123325446
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program support services $234,416, General support contractor $1,886”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“The Organization's activities are generally exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Since the Organization is exempt from federal and state income tax liability, no provision is made for current or deferred income tax expense. The Organization is not a private foundation. Management has determined that the Organization is not subject to unrelated business income tax. Management is not aware of any transactions that would impact the Organization's tax-exempt status. The Organization follows the guidance of the Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, related to uncertainties in income taxes, which prescribes a threshold of more likely than not for recognition and derecognition of positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For the year ended December 31, 2020, management of the Organization is not aware of any material uncertain tax positions. All tax-exempt entities are subject to review and audit by federal, state and other applicable agencies. Such agencies may review the taxability of unrelated business income, or the qualification of the tax-exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state statutes. For federal tax purposes, the tax returns remain open for possible examination for a period of three years after the respective filing deadlines of those returns.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Economic Development: African immigrants face a range of economic disparities in the NW suburbs. ACER believes that African people hold the keys to unlocking their own economic potential. ACER supports micro businesses, recognizing that they are an important economic engine for both our communities and our cities. ACER promotes and supports economic cooperative approaches that are culturally relevant and responsive. ACER also advances economic development strategies that build on the strengths and norms of the African and other immigrant communities, to generate homegrown community wealth. ACER also acts as a strategic convener to bring together stakeholders to address issues of economic importance that will benefit our communities and increase economic equity and wealth generation.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Housing Justice: Making safe, quality, affordable housing a priority for the NW suburbs, ACER organized residents and worked with key partners to address unhealthy housing living conditions and issues of housing insecurity that disproportionately impact low wealth residents of color. Working with partners, ACER has saved threatened affordable housing, developed tenant leadership across the NW suburbs, and built partnerships to create the political will to pass ordinances that support the continued production of affordable housing, preserve affordable housing and protect tenants rights. ACER has been instrumental in championing for tenant's rights and affordable housing as a means of stabilizing communities.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization's activities are generally exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Since the Organization is exempt from federal and state income tax liability, no provision is made for current or deferred income tax expense. The Organization is not a private foundation. Management has determined that the Organization is not subject to unrelated business income tax. Management is not aware of any transactions that would impact the Organization's tax-exempt status. The Organization follows the guidance of the Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, related to uncertainties in income taxes, which prescribes a threshold of more likely than not for recognition and derecognition of positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For the year ended December 31, 2020, management of the Organization is not aware of any material uncertain tax positions. All tax-exempt entities are subject to review and audit by federal, state and other applicable agencies. Such agencies may review the taxability of unrelated business income, or the qualification of the tax-exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state statutes. For federal tax purposes, the tax returns remain open for possible examination for a period of three years after the respective filing deadlines of those returns.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,113,397
Liabilities
$84,323
Net assets
$1,029,074
Revenue
$1,605,991
Expenses
$720,622
Net income
$885,369
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.71$0.37$2.34$2.68$2.09$0.59
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$0.32$1.67$1.48$1.47$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.11$1.58$1.77$1.59$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$0.10$1.28$1.90$1.65$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.08$1.03$1.61$0.72$0.89
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.22$0.21$0.01
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.20$0.21$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.23$0.12$0.11
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.06$0.05$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00