2024-07-05T18:22:33-07:00 2023-12-31 871496463 DOT FILE STOP LLC 1562 S Parker Rd Ste 320 Denver CO 80231 990 2023-01-01 455424318 COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY COLO 3039551031 1450 S HAVANA ST SUITE 242 AURORA CO 80012 SAMUEL GEBREMICHAEL PRESIDENT 7203387860 2024-06-13 0 SAMUEL GEBREMICHAEL 999009999 1 Fauzy Sayid P02496758 7202317569 2024-06-13 X 1 11 1 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z SAMUEL GEBREMICHAEL 1450 S HAVANA ST SUITE 242 AURORA CO 80012 500783 0 X www.ethioco.org/ X 2012 CO Colorado Ethiopian Community is a non-profit organization established to preserve, share and promote the 3000 years of Ethiopian cultural heritage. We work to support the integration of new Ethiopian Americans to contribute and enrich the cultural mosaic of United States of America. The organization also engages in community and youth empowerment programs that foster a strong and vibrant integrated community. The mission of The CEC is to enhance the quality of life of its community members through individual and family services, community programs and partnership with other organizations 5 5 0 5 0 0 221161 500783 0 0 0 0 0 0 221161 500783 0 0 0 0 29740 187846 0 0 0 117269 177720 147009 365566 74152 135217 480747 644784 0 0 480747 644784 Colorado Ethiopian Community is a non-profit organization established to preserve, share and promote the 3000 years of Ethiopian cultural heritage. We work to support the integration of new Ethiopian Americans to contribute and enrich the cultural mosaic of United States of America. The organization also engages in community and youth empowerment programs that foster a strong and vibrant integrated community. The mission of The CEC is to enhance the quality of life of its community members through individual and family services, community programs and partnership with other organizations. 0 0 100260 0 166037 CEC Edir program provides financial assistance for funeral services or for transporting the body of a member of the Edir. 265306 250041 334746 Organization activities that include events, internal day to day activities, etc funded by non-Edir donations and grant from African Chamber of Commerce, Trailhead Institute, and Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger. 0 0 0 365566 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 CO X SAMUEL GEBRE MICHAEL 7203387860 1450 S HAVANA ST SUITE 242 AURORA CO 80012 Samuel Gebremichael Executive President 40 0 X 47835 0 0 Cherinet Daba Executive Secretary 40 0 X 45938 0 0 Daniel Abdella Edir Chairman 30 0 X 31938 0 0 Getu Tesfaye Edir Accountant 25 0 X 7200 0 0 Megersa Senbeta Board President 1 0.5 X 0 0 0 132911 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 156492 0 0 190641 153650 0 500783 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500783 0 0 0 0 0 187846 187846 841 841 1500 1500 719 719 10515 10515 3159 3159 0 5425 5425 370 370 6166 6166 1009 1009 Edir expenses (funeral services) 98512 98512 0 0 Food pantry expense 49068 49068 0 0 Bank fees & Service Charges 251 251 0 0 Licensing & registrations 185 185 0 0 365566 365566 0 0 480747 583102 0 0 0 61682 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 480747 644784 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 480747 644784 480747 644784 480747 644784 135217 0 0 0 28820 0 X 1 0 1 0 X 406595 74152 156492 637239 0 0 406595 74152 156492 637239 637239 0 0 406595 74152 156492 637239 1 1 0 0 X Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The organization has active members that pay regular membership fees. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a CEC members have the right to vote and the right to be elected as board of directors (governing body) Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The following duties are reserved for the organization's members: 1) elect the board of directors 2) approving the initial and any amendment to the bylaws 3) approving the administrative annual budget, and 4) electing auditors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b After the Form 990 is ready for review, a copy of the form will be emailed to each Board Members, Each member must respond within a week if there is an issue identified or changes recommended. Sometimes, the Form 990 could be an agenda item in the Board's regular meeting. Once all board members are satisfied, the tax return will be filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All members of the board of directors are required to complete a conflict of interest certification on an annual basis. Conflict and potentials are reviewed by the board of directors and/or board committees. When a conflict of interest arise, the conflicted part is not permitted to vote on the matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. THE PREPARATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN NIGHT GALA AND THE NEED FOR EXTRA TIME TO CLOSE THE BOOKS FOR 2023 MADE IT SIGNIFICANTLY HARD TO FILE THIS RETURN IN A TIMELY MATTER. WE HAVE PUT IN PLACE PROCEDURE TO MEET THE FILING DEADLINES IN THE FUTURE.