African Collaborative Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE ARE AN AFRICAN COLLABORATIVE, PURPOSELY ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY, DIALOGUES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AFRICAN COMMUNITY WITHIN WEST MICHIGAN. WE WANT TO SEE A UNITED AND ENGAGED AFRICAN COMMUNITY AS EMPOWERED STAKEHOLDERS, CONTRIBUTING TO CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE AFRICAN COLLABORATIVE NETWORK (ACN) IS AN ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN PROFESSIONALS FOCUSED ON PROMOTING UNITY, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COLLABORATION WITHIN THE AFRICAN COMMUNITY. WE AIM TO HIGHLIGHT THE PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF AFRICANS IN WEST MICHIGAN AND ENCOURAGE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL SPHERES. THE ACN OPERATES WITH A WORKING BOARD AND PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES TO VOICE OUR CONCERNS AND FIND SOLUTIONS. WE OFFER SUPPORT MECHANISMS SUCH AS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, ASSISTANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES, AND ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS. THE ACN AIMS TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC
- Income
- $69,152
- Spending
- $29,769
- Reserves
- 24.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 (1)
- $26,616 spent. IN 2024, AFRICAN COLLABORATIVE NETWORK (ACN) MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS TOWARD ITS MISSION OF STRENGTHENING UNITY, REPRESENTATION, AND COLLECTIVE ADVOCACY AMONG AFRICAN IMMIGRANTLED ORGANIZATIONS IN WEST MICHIGAN. COMMUNITY UNITY & COALITION BUILDING (FLAGSHIP ACHIEVEMENT) ACN DESIGNED AND FACILITATED A COMMUNITY UNITY THAT LED TO VISIONING INITIATIVE IN 2025 AIMED AT STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION AND SHARED LEADERSHIP ACROSS AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION. THIS EFFORT CULMINATED IN A VISIONING CONVENING THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER 12 AFRICAN-LED ORGANIZATIONS AND 41 ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES. THE EVENT FOCUSED ON COLLECTIVE PRIORITIES, GOVERNANCE ALIGNMENT, AND STRATEGIES FOR COORDINATED ADVOCACY, RESULTING IN A STRONGER, MORE REPRESENTATIVE, AND ACTION-ORIENTED COALITION OF AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS IN WEST MICHIGAN. THROUGH ITS YOUTH INTERNSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, ACN SUPPORTED AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE YOUTH WITH CAREER EXPOSURE, SKILLBUILDING, AND MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS GAINED HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE, AND INCREASED READINESS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND LEADERSHIP WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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