2025-11-17T09:02:53-06:00 2024-12-31 411534805 CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD 7760 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 940 BLOOMINGTON MN 55435 990 2024-01-01 471207676 AFRICAN CAREER EDUCATION & RESOURCES IN AFRI 7636577711 6096 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430 NELIMA SITATI MUNENE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7636577711 2025-11-14 1 0 MARC COLIN P00560855 9528310085 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X NELIMA SITATI MUNENE 6096 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430 2684887 0 X WWW.ACERINC.ORG X 2012 MN SEE SCHEDULE O.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. 6 6 15 20 0 0 747750 2657227 736935 18000 0 17 38 9643 1484723 2684887 82770 74822 0 0 825691 912388 0 0 0 560050 1105982 1468511 2093192 16212 591695 1994238 2706047 322320 370115 1671918 2335932 X 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. 0 0 1938636 74822 18000 SEE SCHEDULE O.COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - FROM ETHNIC FOODS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, BIPOC- AND IMMIGRANT-OWNED SMALL AND MICRO-BUSINESSES ARE THE ECONOMIC BACKBONE OF OUR COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS - AND THE REGION. IN 2024, WE CONTINUED OUR WORK PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND SUPPORT FOR COOPERATIVES-WHILE ALSO LAUNCHING NEW TRAININGS FOR ENTREPRENEURS.AT ACER, WE CONNECT BUSINESS OWNERS TO EXPERTS, AT NO COST TO THEM, TO SUPPORT AND COACH THEM THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES AND, IN 2024, WE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 146 BUSINESSES. IN ADDITION, THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONNECTED BUSINESS OWNERS TO OVER $700,000 IN CAPITAL. WE ALSO ENGAGED IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING 227 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORTING EIGHT STUDENTS AT BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS WITH YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASSES.ACER'S BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HUB LAUNCHED TWO DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS IN 2024 TO EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, INSIGHTS, AND TOOLS TO TRANSFORM THEIR IDEAS INTO ACTIONABLE BUSINESS VENTURES. NEARLY 30 ASPIRING AND CURRENT BUSINESS OWNERS PARTICIPATED IN THE ACER BOOTCAMP AND ACER CORE PROGRAMS, WHICH FOSTERED A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS TO STRATEGIZE, PROBLEM-SOLVE, AND APPLY BUSINESS BASICS EFFECTIVELY.SOCIAL JUSTICE: HOUSING JUSTICE - AT ACER, WE BELIEVE THAT SAFE, STABLE, AND DIGNIFIED HOUSING IS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEED - AND A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT THAT HAS BEEN DENIED TO MANY BIPOC FAMILIES AND MEMBERS OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA IN THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS. WE WORK DIRECTLY ALONGSIDE RENTERS AND PARTNER WITH FELLOW HOUSING JUSTICE ADVOCATES TO HOLD LANDLORDS ACCOUNTABLE AND ADVANCE POLICIES THAT INCREASE TENANT POWER.IN 2024, WE SUPPORTED THE POWERFUL RESIDENTS AT SANDER POINT IN ADDRESSING CONCERNS WITH THEIR HOUSING. ALONG WITH THEIR TENANT COUNCIL PRESIDENT, ACER CO-FACILITATED SESSIONS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE ON ORGANIZING, LETTER CAMPAIGNING, POWER MAPPING AND MORE. WE ALSO SECURED A MAJOR WIN AT THE STATE LEGISLATURE, WORKING WITH THE EQUITY IN PLACE COALITION TO PASS A STATEWIDE TENANTS RIGHT TO ORGANIZE THAT WILL PROVIDE GUARANTEES TO TENANTS TO COME TOGETHER, RAISE THEIR CONCERNS, AND DEFEND THEIR RIGHT TO DIGNIFIES, WELL-MAINTAINED HOUSING WITHOUT FACING RETALIATION AND DISPLACEMENT.SOCIAL JUSTICE: CIVIL ENGAGEMENT - AT ACER, WE ELEVATE THE VOICES OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND DECISION-MAKERS SO THAT OUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE DRIVES THE POLICIES THAT SHAPE OUR COMMUNITIES. FROM GOING TO THE BALLOT BOX TO BEING ENGAGED IN LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, WE ENCOURAGE BIPOC RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA TO PARTICIPATE AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS.IN 2024, WE CONTINUED TO BRING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER THROUGH ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, LIKE THE SHINGLE CREEK FAIR. BUT WE WERE ALSO TIRELESSLY FOCUSED ON ENSURING THAT OUR COMMUNITY IS INFORMED ABOUT THEIR VOTING RIGHTS, AND EMPOWERED TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD AT THE POLLS. THE CRITICAL SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OF 15 VOTER ENGAGEMENT AMBASSADORS CONTRIBUTED TO THE 980 HOURS ACER DEDICATED TO KNOCKING MORE THEN 3,155 DOORS, MAKING MORE THAN 22,000 PHONE CALLS AND FOLLOWING 726 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THEIR VOTING JOURNEY.SOCIAL JUSTICE: HEALTH EQUITY - AT ACER, OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO ORGANIZE OUR COMMUNITY TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, OUR TEAM AIMS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES THAT CAUSE DETRIMENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR BIP0C COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS.IN 2024, WHILE MUCH OF THE ATTENTION WAS DIRECTED TOWARDS HELPING THE COMMUNITY MANAGE THE EFFECTS OF C0VID-19 ON THEIR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, ACER REMAINED COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING VACCINATION AND TESTING INITIATIVES. ACER WORKED ALONGSIDE COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUCH AS CAPI USA AND THE CITIES OF BROOKLYN PARK AND BROOKLYN CENTER TO ORGANIZE HEALTH FAIRS, OFFERING HEALTH RESOURCES AS WELL AS FREE HEALTHCARE CHECK-UPS, TESTING, AND VACCINES.ACER ALSO SUPPORTED MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES SUCH AS REIMAGINE BLACK YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE BY BEING AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF ITS ADVISORY BOARD. IN 2024, THE INITIATIVE IDENTIFIED THE TOP 5 POLICY PRIORITIES FOR BLACK YOUTH TO PROTECT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH 1938636 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 37 0 1 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X THE ORGANIZATION 7636577711 6096 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430 NELIMA SITATI MUNENE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 130000 0 11940 AIYSHA MUSTAPHA BOARD CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MFON ARCHIBON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNETTE DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN MABERA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MANKA NKIBENG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 COLLINS OPPONG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 130000 0 11940 1 0 0 0 0 2141735 515492 2657227 PROGRAM INCOME 900099 18000 18000 18000 17 17 OTHER 900099 9643 9643 9643 2684887 18000 0 9660 X 74822 74822 632674 564993 67681 132302 118149 14153 147412 131642 15770 9255 8265 990 82177 73386 8791 451713 436433 15280 7377 6588 789 33744 30134 3610 189809 178019 11790 324 289 35 13767 12294 1473 PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND AS 192951 192114 837 OTHER EXPENSES 98277 87764 10513 DUES, SUBSCRIPTIONS AND 25932 23158 2774 BUSINESS EXPENSES 656 586 70 2093192 1938636 154556 0 825586 372540 150080 166418 576910 1107132 1391 6041 438939 18204 2435 420735 350000 547044 87836 86137 1994238 2706047 92022 139252 230298 230863 322320 370115 X 1387014 1982599 284904 353333 1671918 2335932 1994238 2706047 591695 72319 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1233772 1032395 1041224 747750 2657227 6712368 372031 864742 731807 736935 18000 2723515 1605803 1897137 1773031 1484685 2675227 9435883 303400 731044 665186 143047 1842677 0 303400 731044 665186 143047 1842677 7593206 188 70 58 38 17 371 188 70 58 38 17 371 9643 9643 1605991 1897207 1773089 1484723 2684887 9445897 0.80390 0.73540 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 317666 317666 121273 18204 103069 420735 INVESTMENT IN BROOKLYN'S CULTURAL VILLAGE 547044 C 547044 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 86701 REFUNDABLE ADVANCE 144162 230863 X 2684887 0 2684887 0 2684887 2093192 0 2093192 0 2093192 PART X, LINE 2: ACER IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME ACCORDINGLY. ACER IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SIMILAR PROVISIONS IN THE MINNESOTA STATUTES. MANAGEMENT HAS ELECTED TO ADOPT GUIDANCE IN THE INCOME STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. MANAGEMENT FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD FOR CONTINGENCIES FOR EVALUATING UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. MANAGEMENT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. 0 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CNA TRAINING 50 74822 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS SIGN COI ACKNOWLEDGEMENT EVERY YEAR. 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 THE ED WORKS WITH A CONSULTING HR COMPENSATION SPECIALIST AND EVALUATES THE ANNUAL MN NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEY ALONG WITH THE BOARD CHAIR TO DETERMINE ED, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT AND PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 436,433. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 15,280. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 451,713. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEARS. THE BROOKLYNS' CULTURAL VILLAGE 6800 78TH AVENUE NORTH SUITE 101 BROOKLYN PARK MN 55445 PROPERTY MANAGMENT MN RELATED 0 0 0.49000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0