Association For Enterprise Opportun Ity Inc

Organization Overview

Association For Enterprise Opportun Ity Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Association For Enterprise Opportun Ity Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association For Enterprise Opportun Ity Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Association For Enterprise Opportun Ity Inc generated $13.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $18.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 41.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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AEO IS THE VOICE OF INNOVATION IN MICROBUSINESS AND MICROFINANCE IN THE UNITED STATES. AEO WORKS TO CHANGE THE WAY THAT CAPITAL AND SERVICES FLOW TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS SO THAT THEY CAN CREATE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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INNOVATION INNOVATION AT THE ORGANIZATION IS A FACILITATED PROCESS FOR ENGAGING COHORTS OF DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS AND CO-DESIGNING NEW SOLUTIONS AND PLATFORMS THAT DRIVE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE. THE INNOVATION PROGRAM USES THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE COMPETENCIES TO GENERATE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE. ITS GOAL IS TO BUILD A MORE ROBUST AND INCLUSIVE MARKETPLACE FOR UNDERSERVED MICROBUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS. THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS A SERIES OF UNIQUE COMPETENCIES TO INNOVATION: A SYSTEMIC UNDERSTANDING, A CAPACITY TO COLLABORATE AND PARTNER WITH A BROAD AND DIVERSE RANGE OF MARKET ACTORS - AN ENTREPRENEURIAL, RESOURCEFUL APPROACH.


ENGAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS POLICY THE ORGANIZATION IS LEADING SEVERAL INITIATIVES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITY AND REACH TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS. AEO HOSTS AN ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY. AEO PROMOTES NETWORKING AND INFORMATION SHARING AMONG ITS MEMBERS VIA VARIOUS COMMUNICATIONS VEHICLES, SUCH AS THE AEO VOICE, THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS.


RESEARCH AND INSIGHTS THE ORGANIZATION'S RESEARCH PROVIDES TIMELY INFORMATION ON THE INDUSTRY, INCLUDING ANALYZING MICROBUSINESSES' ECONOMIC IMPACT AND NEEDS. RESEARCH PRODUCES NEW INSIGHTS THAT CAN ASSIST WITH RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR FUNDERS, GUIDE ADVOCACY PRIORITIES, AND OFFER INDUSTRY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND LENDERS INFORMATION THAT CAN DEEPEN THEIR IMPACT. THE ORGANIZATION'S RESEARCH UTILIZES DATA FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES TO PROVIDE ANALYSES TO ILLUSTRATE THE MICROBUSINESS LANDSCAPE. --- POLICY AND ADVOCACY POLICY AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF THE MICROBUSINESS INDUSTRY IN THE AREAS OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO MARKETS, CREDIT ACCESS, AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT INVEST IN MICROBUSINESSES AND UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS.


BLACK INNOVATION ALLIANCE BLACK INNOVATION ALLIANCE IS A COALITION OF LIKE-MINDED BLACK-LED AND BLACK-SERVING COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ENSURE BLACK OWNERSHIP IS INCREASING THROUGH FAIR PARTICIPATION IN THE INNOVATION ECONOMY. THROUGH 2021, AEO WAS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR BLACK INNOVATION ALLIANCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Connie Evans
President &
$277,718
Nou Vang
Vp, Operatio
$140,667
Gary L Cunningham
Chair
$0
Ron Fong
Secretary
$0
Joshua Brackett
Treasurer
$0
Ines Polonius
Vice Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Abcd Company
Communications
$1,206,663
Proposal Dream Team
Grant Review
$460,942
Cornerstone Compliance Inc
Consulting
$213,576
Prism Strategy Inc
Consulting
$138,920
Korn Ferry Us
Consulting
$117,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$13,134,755
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,134,755
Total Program Service Revenue$209,611
Investment income $355
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,346,284

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Association For Enterprise Opportun Ity Inc has recieved totaling $460,348.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Community Development

$302,194
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$100,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$58,154
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