2025-10-01T14:24:04-05:00 2024-12-31 521022232 SNYDER COHN PC 11200 ROCKVILLE PIKE SUITE 415 NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852 990 2024-01-01 834378040 THE AAKOMA PROJECT INC AAKO 5714863382 1010 N GLEBE RD 730 ARLINGTON VA 22201 DR ALFIEE BRELAND-NOBLE PRESIDENT 5714863382 2025-09-26 1 1 KEITH JENNINGS P01319883 3016526700 2025-09-26 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DR ALFIEE BRELAND-NOBLE 1010 N GLEBE RD 730 ARLINGTON VA 22201 767659 0 X WWW.AAKOMAPROJECT.ORG X 2019 VA THE AAKOMA PROJECT WORKS TO BUILD THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF INTERSECTIONAL YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ON THE RECOGNITION AND IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH, EMPOWER YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SEEK HELP AND MANAGE MENTAL HEALTH, AND INFLUENCE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES TO RECEIVE AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AND THEIR FAMILIES. 5 4 7 15 0 0 230941 123991 500 14850 0 16857 4331 5770 235772 161468 0 0 0 0 790325 484773 0 0 166195 764735 687018 1555060 1171791 -1319288 -1010323 1528401 746533 50133 278588 1478268 467945 X THE AAKOMA PROJECT WORKS TO BUILD THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF INTERSECTIONAL YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ON THE RECOGNITION AND IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH, EMPOWER YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SEEK HELP AND MANAGE MENTAL HEALTH, AND INFLUENCE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES TO RECEIVE AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AND THEIR FAMILIES. 0 0 213404 14850 AAKOMA CONNECTS SPANS A VARIETY OF MEDIA CHANNELS TO EFFECTIVELY REACH THREE KEY AUDIENCES: YOUTH, CAREGIVERS, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH. AAKOMA UTILIZES SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH DIVERSE YOUNG PEOPLE, PROVIDING THEM WITH VALUABLE INFORMATION AND LANGUAGE AROUND MENTAL HEALTH. BROADCAST AND PRINT MEDIA ARE USED TO COMMUNICATE WITH CAREGIVERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, AAKOMA SHARES RESEARCH AND DATA WITH ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION. 59026 EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH ACCESSIBLE TOOLS FOR ONGOING MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT INCLUDING ENGAGING 13 YOUTH FROM THREE COUNTRIES TO JOIN TEAM AAKOMA (OUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVISORY BOARD) RECEIVING TRAINING, LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHO ALSO STOOD TALL AND INITIATED MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. NOTABLY 100% OF OUR AAKOMA PROJECT FREE THERAPY NETWORK PROVIDERS ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR AND/OR PEOPLE WITH EXPERTISE IN PROVIDING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE. AAKOMA HAS COORDINATED HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF FREE MENTAL HEALTHCARE (VIA OUR NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK REFERRAL SERVICE) TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AGES 12-30 REACHING PEOPLE OF COLOR IN ALMOST HALF 50 STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES. OUR WORK ALSO REACHES INDIVIDUALS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL VIA OUR ACTIVITIES LIKE TEACHING VIRTUAL MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR, CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH MENTORS FROM OUR NETWORK, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, INTERNSHIPS, AND JOBS. 122594 CHANGING SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE YOUTH WELLBEING AND PROVIDE BETTER CARE: AAKOMA LEADS IN THE PRODUCTION OF RIGOROUS, CULTURALLY-RELEVANT SCIENCE AT THE INTERSECTION OF TRADITIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGED RESEARCH. WE WORK TO ENSURE THAT RESEARCHERS, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, AND ASSOCIATIONS RECOGNIZE AND PRIORITIZE DATA AND STUDIES THAT FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF THE WIDEST RANGE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS POSSIBLE. 59026 YOUTH OF COLOR ARE IN CRITICAL NEED OF IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH; HOWEVER, RESEARCH ABOUT YOUTH OF COLOR IS MAINLY ABSENT. IN 2024, THE AAKOMA PROJECT INITIATED 2 MAJOR REPORTS ON YOUTH OF COLOR MENTAL HEALTH; A RESEARCH STUDY ON OVERALL MENTAL HEALTH AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A YOUTH LED PROGRAM BEGUN IN 2023 THAT CONTINUED INTO 2024 AND FOCUSED ON A YOUTH LED MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN 59026 454050 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 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 1 19 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 VA AL AK AR CO CT FL KY ME NJ NM ND OH OK RI SC TN UT WA X ALFIEE BRELAND-NOBLE 5714863382 1010 NORTH GLEBE ROAD ARLINGTON VA 22201 DR ALFIEE BRELAND-NOBLE PRESIDENT 40.00 X X 247500 0 0 HELEN KATHY WILLIAMS VP, SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DR RICHARD NOBLE III TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DR SHAUNA COOPER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY SPRINGFIELD COBB DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDRA FIELDS ASSOCIATE CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00 X 100339 0 5647 347839 0 5647 2 0 1 0 0 123991 123991 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 900099 14850 14850 14850 12623 12623 609025 1400 604978 1213 4047 187 4234 4234 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 3337 3337 CREDIT CARD CASH BACK 900099 2433 2433 5770 161468 14850 0 22627 X 247500 123750 37125 86625 186863 63192 106794 16877 22246 5080 16178 988 28164 11841 10120 6203 6217 6217 108128 108128 321244 117711 169202 34331 7516 7140 376 59984 1503 52262 6219 3736 1595 2141 54324 22845 19075 12404 41416 30591 8277 2548 3814 3814 RESEARCH SERVICES 38708 38708 BUSINESS EVENTS & SPECI 29845 28233 1612 BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, R 11177 1547 9630 LICENSES, FEES & DUES 909 314 595 1171791 454050 551546 166195 890087 150386 371401 608818 11077 1867 6525 9756 24762 21533 5721 3229 15383 200684 1528401 746533 50133 44674 12500 0 221414 50133 278588 X 772894 348057 705374 119888 1478268 467945 1528401 746533 -1010323 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 1122838 453911 3219773 230941 123991 5151454 1122838 453911 3219773 230941 123991 5151454 3897286 1254168 101 800 4827 4281 18270 28279 5179733 0.24210 X THE AAKOMA PROJECT MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM OF PUBLIC SOLICITATION THROUGH COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNS, MERCHANDISE SALES, COLLABORATION WITH ALIGNED PUBLIC CHARITIES, GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS, AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING FIRM, WHILE ALSO RECEIVING SUPPORT FROM FELLOW CHARITIES AND SOCIAL IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS. AAKOMA'S GOVERNING BODY IS COMPRISED ENTIRELY OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH CAREGIVING, ENSURING REPRESENTATION OF BROAD COMMUNITY INTERESTS. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE GUIDED BY A COMMUNITY-BASED ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK AND ARE DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY ADDRESSING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS. THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY ENGAGES YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES, COLLABORATES WITH SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVES, AND PROVIDES PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RESEARCH ON A CONTINUING BASIS THAT DIRECTLY ENGAGE, INCLUDE AND BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 24762 21533 3229 3229 SECURITY DEPOSITS 6931 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 193753 200684 SHORT TERM LEASE LIABILITY 53199 LONG TERM LEASE LIABILITY 168215 221414 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR THE EFFECT OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BASED ON A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THRESHOLD TO THE RECOGNITION OF THE TAX POSITIONS BEING SUSTAINED BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION UNDER SCRUTINY BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY. IF A TAX POSITION OR POSITIONS ARE DEEMED TO RESULT IN UNCERTAINTIES OF THOSE POSITIONS, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX EFFECT IS ESTIMATED BASED ON A "CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT" THAT AGGREGATES THE ESTIMATED TAX LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. INTEREST AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, ARE ACCRUED AS A COMPONENT OF MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES WHEN ASSESSED. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. SIMILAR TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, THE AAKOMA PROJECT, INC. IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. TAX YEARS PRIOR TO 2021 ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DR ALFIEE BRELAND-NOBLE PRESIDENT 247500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 247500 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THERE IS ONE MARITAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE 990 FORM AT A BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION ENFORCED COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REVIEWING IT PERIODICALLY AT BOARD MEETINGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ORGANIZATION USES A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION SURVEY (BASED ON INDUSTRY STANDARD DATA) TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR ITS EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,575. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 50,193. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 56,768. HEALTHCARE NETWORK PROVIDERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,920. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,920. HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 16,250. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,250. MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 74,644. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 44,875. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 119,519. OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 16,072. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 49,801. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 898. TOTAL EXPENSES 66,771. SME SPEAKING & CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,500. STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,250. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,250. STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,833. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 33,433. TOTAL EXPENSES 39,266. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NEITHER THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS NOR THE SELECTION PROCESS HAS CHANGED DURING THE CURRENT TAX YEAR.