AYA FOUNDATION

EIN: 852802236 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$522,887
Total Expenses
$782,909
Total Assets
$991,515
Net Assets
$930,541
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
LYNNETTE WHITE-COLIN
Phone
7208533445
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AYA FOUNDATION, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $523K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 59% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $783K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

TO LEAD AN ECONOMIC REVOLUTION BY SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY BUILD THEIR WEALTH THROUGH ACCESS TO EDUCATION, TRAINING, NETWORKS, AND FUNDING.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $511,757
Program Service Revenue $11,055
Investment Income $75
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $522,887

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $126,570
Salaries & Benefits $220,038
Fundraising Expenses $124,088
Program Expenses $445,306
Other Expenses $436,301
TOTAL EXPENSES $782,909

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $522,887 $1,281,459 -0.6%
Expenses $782,909 $1,111,405 -0.3%
Net Income $-260,022 $170,054 -2.5%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

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
4
$183,425
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JICELYN JOHNSON BOARD CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AVI ALIYU TREASURER 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS DAEHNICK SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HANIFAH CHIKU BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNITA MENOGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WIL ALSTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAVON BRAME BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENILDA SAMUELS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 50.00
Officer
$175,475 $7,950 $183,425
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 $522,887 $782,909 $991,515 $-260,022
2023 $1,281,459 $1,111,405 $1,250,454 $170,054
2022 $1,883,327 $1,662,367 $1,020,508 $220,960
2021 $930,250 $130,702 $799,548 $799,548
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