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Minnesota Africans United

EIN 83-3173658 · Brooklyn Park, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To create awareness and build individual capacity within the immigrant population related to the resources and opportunities available .

Income
$619,244
Spending
$404,894
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$96,000, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. Agriculture, Trade & Investment Program: Through trade missions to Iowa, North Dakota, Farmfest, and the U.S.Africa Trade & Investment summit, MAU has expanded global connections, supported agr-business enterpreneurs, and increased opportunities for African diaspora firms and Minnesota businesses to collaborate and grow. MAU strengthened economicand cultural tiess between Minnesota and Africa through agricultural partnerships,trademissions, and investment initiatives. The program promotes two-way trade, market access agricultural production, poultry genetics and breeding, and international business partnerships between Africanand U.S. businesses.
  2. Business Development & Workforce Empowerment Program:MAU provided culturally responsive entrepreneurship training, mentorship,networking workforce development, and technical assistance designed to address barriers faced by African immigrants. In 2025 MAU served more than 1,500 individuals, supported the launch of 187 immigrant-owned businesses, generated over $6.5 million in economic activity, and connected 87 entrepreneurs to $315,000 in capital.Through its business incubator model, MAU support startups, restaurants, agri-businesses, youth workforce readiness, digital technology training, and career development pathwaysthat increase income and long-term eceonomic stability.
  3. Housing & Generational Wealth Building Program:MAUs Building Genera- tional Wealth Real Estate Program equipped African Immigrants with financial literacy,credit education, mortgage readiness, homeownership preparation, and real estate investment knowledge.Developed in partnership with real estate professionals, and community banks,the program addresses structuralbarriers to wealth-building and homeowner- ship. As a result, 46 participants purchased homes, 23 launched real estate ventures, and 31 secured careers in real estate, helping families build long-term financial security, generational wealth, and stronger community stability.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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