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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1308986

ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22204

Financials

$70.5M$67.5M2022$92.4M$87.4M2023$73M$67.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$72,961,991$67,581,293$5,380,698$33,937,879$6,767,970$27,169,909
September 30, 2024990$92,430,245$87,424,613$5,005,632$43,859,924$22,070,713$21,789,211
September 30, 2023990$70,539,067$67,469,276$3,069,791$38,374,890$21,591,311$16,783,579
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$70,551,738
of which government grants
$69,476,640
Program service revenue
$1,306,936
Investment income
$379,572
Net rental income
$25,865
Other revenue
$723,745

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$18,192,550
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$24,763,984
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,707,040
Travel
$191,676
Depreciation
$35,573
Program services (functional)
$61,242,618
Management and general (functional)
$6,338,675

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$43,859,924
Total assets, end of year
$33,937,879
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,767,970
Net assets, end of year
$27,169,909
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,006,760
Publicly traded securities
$92,475
Net assets without donor restrictions
$27,169,909
Gross receipts
$72,961,991
Employees
386
Volunteers
396
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
VA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
TSEHAYE TEFERRAPRESIDENT
Officer, Key employee
46$234,592$75,582$70,178
ALLENE F WRIGHTSECRETARYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
36$200,607$0$90,400
FASIKA MORRISMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
MARLANA R GOODSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
HANNA SEBHATMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
YEMANE W YAHANNESMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
FEREDE WORKNEHVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
TSEHAYE TEFERRA PHDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
46$205,085$75,582$57,500
ALLENE WRIGHTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
36$234,192$0$84,900
FERDE WORKNEHMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
YEMANE YAHANNES PHDMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
FASIKA MORRISMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
HANNA SEBHATMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
MARLANA R GOODSONMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
TSEHAYE TEFERRA PHDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
46$197,677$75,583$24,613
ALLENE WRIGHTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
36$218,322$0$20,211
FERDE WORKNEHMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
YEMANE YAHANNES PHDMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
BEREKET WOLDUMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
HENNING LEIDECKER PHDVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0$0
GEBRE GEBRE MARIAMCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
901 S HIGHLAND ST, ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2400
In care of
% TSEHAYE TEFERRA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TSEHAYE TEFERRA PhD, 901 S HIGHLAND ST, Arlington, VA 22204
Signed the 990
TSEHAYE TEFERRA PHD, PRESIENT
Phone
(703) 685-0510
Return prepared by
ALEXANDER GIBBS CHARTERED

Mission

PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS. FACILIATE CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT FOR IMMIGRANTS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RECEPTION AND PLACEMENT: RESETTLEMENT SERVICE FOR REFUGEES ARRIVING IN THE UNITED STATES. FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT.
    Expenses $48,386,108
  • EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: TRAINING AND PREPARATION OF NEW ARRIVALS FOR WORKFORCE READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT. SIGNIFICANT FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT.
    Expenses $12,024,808
  • COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP: ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS SUCH AS CULTURAL ORIENTATION, YOUTH PROGRAMS, INTERNSHIPS, LANGUAGE TRAINING, OUTREACH AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
    Expenses $351,129
  • MICRO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, LEGAL AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND HEALTH SERVICES
    Expenses $317,712
  • MICRO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, LEGAL AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND HEALTH SERVICES
    Expenses $107,647
  • MICRO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, LEGAL AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND HEALTH SERVICES
    Expenses $55,214

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1308986
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1985
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P840)
Assets (IRS master file)
$33,937,879
Income (IRS master file)
$72,961,991

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$72,961,991$67,581,293$33,937,879IRS
990-TSeptember 2025–––IRS
990September 2024$92,430,245$87,424,613$43,859,924XML
990-TSeptember 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$70,539,067$67,469,276$38,374,890XML
990September 2022$66,754,385$62,737,183$31,132,617IRS
990-TSeptember 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990-TSeptember 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1308986).

Questions about ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

What is the EIN of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC is 52-1308986.
Is ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TSEHAYE TEFERRA PhD.
Who are the officers and directors of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $234,592 (TSEHAYE TEFERRA, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,961,991, expenses of $67,581,293 and total assets of $33,937,879 at year end.

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