Djiboutian American Community Empowerment Project

Organization Overview

Djiboutian American Community Empowerment Project is located in Lewiston, ME. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Djiboutian American Community Empowerment Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$76,546
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income $0
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$0
Other Revenue$0
Total Revenue$76,546

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Djiboutian American Community Empowerment Project has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

PURPOSE: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers

$5,000
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