THE AAKOMA PROJECT INC

EIN: 834378040 501(c)(3) Education

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$161,468
Total Expenses
$1,171,791
Total Assets
$746,533
Net Assets
$467,945
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
DR ALFIEE BRELAND-NOBLE
Phone
5714863382
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE AAKOMA PROJECT INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $161K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 626% operating deficit.

Mission

THE AAKOMA PROJECT WORKS TO BUILD THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF INTERSECTIONAL YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ON THE RECOGNITION AND IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH, EMPOWER YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SEEK HELP AND MANAGE MENTAL HEALTH, AND INFLUENCE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES TO RECEIVE AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $213,404 Revenue: $14,850

AAKOMA CONNECTS SPANS A VARIETY OF MEDIA CHANNELS TO EFFECTIVELY REACH THREE KEY AUDIENCES: YOUTH, CAREGIVERS, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH. AAKOMA UTILIZES SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS...

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AAKOMA CONNECTS SPANS A VARIETY OF MEDIA CHANNELS TO EFFECTIVELY REACH THREE KEY AUDIENCES: YOUTH, CAREGIVERS, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH. AAKOMA UTILIZES SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH DIVERSE YOUNG PEOPLE, PROVIDING THEM WITH VALUABLE INFORMATION AND LANGUAGE AROUND MENTAL HEALTH. BROADCAST AND PRINT MEDIA ARE USED TO COMMUNICATE WITH CAREGIVERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, AAKOMA SHARES RESEARCH AND DATA WITH ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $59,026

EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH ACCESSIBLE TOOLS FOR ONGOING MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT INCLUDING ENGAGING 13 YOUTH FROM THREE COUNTRIES TO JOIN TEAM AAKOMA (OUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVISORY BOARD) RECEIVING...

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EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH ACCESSIBLE TOOLS FOR ONGOING MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT INCLUDING ENGAGING 13 YOUTH FROM THREE COUNTRIES TO JOIN TEAM AAKOMA (OUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVISORY BOARD) RECEIVING TRAINING, LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHO ALSO STOOD TALL AND INITIATED MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. NOTABLY 100% OF OUR AAKOMA PROJECT FREE THERAPY NETWORK PROVIDERS ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR AND/OR PEOPLE WITH EXPERTISE IN PROVIDING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE. AAKOMA HAS COORDINATED HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF FREE MENTAL HEALTHCARE (VIA OUR NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK REFERRAL SERVICE) TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AGES 12-30 REACHING PEOPLE OF COLOR IN ALMOST HALF 50 STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES. OUR WORK ALSO REACHES INDIVIDUALS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL VIA OUR ACTIVITIES LIKE TEACHING VIRTUAL MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR, CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH MENTORS FROM OUR NETWORK, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, INTERNSHIPS, AND JOBS.

Program 3
Expenses: $122,594

CHANGING SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE YOUTH WELLBEING AND PROVIDE BETTER CARE: AAKOMA LEADS IN THE PRODUCTION OF RIGOROUS, CULTURALLY-RELEVANT SCIENCE AT THE INTERSECTION OF TRADITIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH AND...

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CHANGING SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE YOUTH WELLBEING AND PROVIDE BETTER CARE: AAKOMA LEADS IN THE PRODUCTION OF RIGOROUS, CULTURALLY-RELEVANT SCIENCE AT THE INTERSECTION OF TRADITIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGED RESEARCH. WE WORK TO ENSURE THAT RESEARCHERS, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, AND ASSOCIATIONS RECOGNIZE AND PRIORITIZE DATA AND STUDIES THAT FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF THE WIDEST RANGE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS POSSIBLE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $123,991
Program Service Revenue $14,850
Investment Income $16,857
Other Revenue $5,770
TOTAL REVENUE $161,468

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $484,773
Fundraising Expenses $166,195
Program Expenses $454,050
Other Expenses $687,018
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,171,791

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $161,468 $235,772 -0.3%
Expenses $1,171,791 $1,555,060 -0.2%
Net Income $-1,010,323 $-1,319,288 -0.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
7
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$247,500
Total Directors
5
$247,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR ALFIEE BRELAND-NOBLE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$247,500 $0 $247,500
HELEN KATHY WILLIAMS VP, SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RICHARD NOBLE III TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SHAUNA COOPER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY SPRINGFIELD COBB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA FIELDS ASSOCIATE CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$100,339 $5,647 $105,986
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $161,468 $1,171,791 $746,533 $-1,010,323
2023 $235,772 $1,555,060 $1,528,401 $-1,319,288
2022 $3,235,156 $1,208,197 $2,825,242 $2,026,959
2021 $461,311 $536,231 $792,330 $-74,920
2020 $1,137,915 $284,430 $874,813 $853,485
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