Nonprofit · EIN 75-2048290
MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC
Also known as Ethiopian Community Ethiopian Day Ethiopian Community Funeral Assistance(ECFA)DFW
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · RICHARDSON, TX 75080
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $256,476 | $104,761 | $151,715 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $167,075 | $171,510 | -$4,435 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $181,278 | $165,147 | $16,131 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $260,783
- Membership dues
- $122,910
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- -$4,307
- Other revenue
- -$4,307
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $22,432
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,149
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $550
- Program services (functional)
- $127,958
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $0
- Gross receipts
- $294,032
- Employees
- 0
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEIFU YIGEZU | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR KEDIR SEID | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MISRAK TASSEW | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MINU YOHANNE | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GENET MANAYE | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SAMSON MENGESH | EXECUTIVE DIRE Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| AWGECHEW BIRKE | SECRETARU Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| YITAYAL WOLDEM | TREASURER Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| MESFIN ABEBE | ACCOUNTNANT Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| BIRUK WORKU | AUDITOR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| TIGIST SOLOMON | PUBLIC RELATIO Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| HABLETA PETROS | SOCIAL AFFAIR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| EMEBET SAHLE | PROG. SERVIE Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| MESERET KEBEDE | WOMEN AFFAIR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEIFU YIGEZU | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FISEHA YOHANNE | BOARD MEMEBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MISRAK TASSEW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR KEDIR SEID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GENET FURLOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ADDIS TIBEBU | EXEC DIRECTOR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| AWGCHEW BIRKE | SECRETARY Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| ESKNDIR SEYOUM | TREASURER Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| ABEJE BELAY | ACCOUNTANT Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| TESFAYE ASSEFA | AUDITOR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| TIGIST SOLOMON | PUBLIC RELATIO Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| MESERET KEBEDE | WOMOAN AFFAIR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| EMEBET SAHLE | PROGRAM SRVICE Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| MESERET KEBEDE | WOMAN AFFAIR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| YITAYAL WODEM | TREASURER Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| SAMSON MENGESH | SOCIAL AFFAIR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEIFU YIGEZU | BAOARD CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FISEHA YOHANNE | BOARD MEMEBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MISRAK TASSWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dr KEDIR SEID | BOARD MEMEBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GENET FURLOW | BOARD MEMEBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ADDIS TIBEBU | EXEC. DIRECTOR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| AWGECHEW BIRKE | SECRETARY Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| ESKINDIR SEYOU | TREASURER Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| ABEJE BELAY | ACCOUNTANT Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| TESFAYE ASSEFA | AUDITOR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| TIGIST SOLOMON | PUBLIC RELATIO Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| MESERET KEBEDE | WOMAN AFFAIR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| EMEBET SAHLE | PROGRAMM SRVC Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| MESERET KEBEDE | WOMAN AFFAIR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| YITAYAL WOLDEM | TREASURER Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| SAMSON MENGESH | SOCIAL AFFAIR Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 S COTTONWOOD DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75080-5751
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 11420 E Northwest HWY Suite 93, Dallas TX 75218
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SAMSON MENGESHA, 300 S COTTONWOOD DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75080
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Tefe Assefa, 11420 E Northwest HWY suite 93, Dallas TX 75218
- Signed the 990
- SAMSON MENGESHA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (214) 321-9992
- Website
- www.ethiopiansindallas.org
- Return prepared by
- EB Accounting and Tax Servic
Mission
TO UNITE AND STRENGTHEN THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY IN DFW TEXAS BY WORKING TOGETHER FOR AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE AND SELF RELIANCE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF CULTURE,SOCIAL LIFE AND
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO ECONOMIC AND SOCIALExpenses $33,249
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2048290
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N50)
- Income (IRS master file)
- $294,032
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2019
- Posted by the IRS
- February 10, 2020
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2019
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $256,476 | $104,761 | $0 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $167,075 | $171,510 | $0 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $181,278 | $165,147 | $0 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $66,943 | $81,810 | $0 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Tefe Assefa | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 75-2048290).
Questions about MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC
- What is the EIN of MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC is 75-2048290.
- Is MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2019.
- Are donations to MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY 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 MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SAMSON MENGESHA.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $256,476, expenses of $104,761 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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