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Nonprofit · EIN 87-4818694

ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER

Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Financials

$90K$81K2024$45K$34K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$44,586$34,036$10,550$28,525$0$28,525
December 31, 2024990-EZ$89,820$80,529$9,291$18,100$125$17,975
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$50,479
Program service revenue
$6,160
Net income from fundraising events
-$12,053

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$5,896
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,942
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,518
Occupancy
$8,934
Printing, publications and postage
$346
Other expenses
$12,296
Program services (functional)
$4,734

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,100
Total assets, end of year
$28,525
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$28,525
Cash, savings and investments
$28,525
Gross receipts
$85,042

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ABEL MUSSEOFFICE ADMINISTRATOR20$5,896
GENNET NEGUSSIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOUNDER40$0
AMARE WORKUDIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER1$0
HERMELA HAILEMARIAMPROGRAM DIRECTOR5$0
ELLENI ALEBACHEWSECRETARY / PROGRAM DIRECTOR1$0
DR MESFIN WOLDESENBET MDBOARD PRESIDENT1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Abel MusseOffice Administrator20$6,080
Gennet NegussieExecutive Director Founder40$0
Amare WorkuDirector of FinanceTreasurer1$0
Hermela HailemariamProgram Director Secretary5$0
Dr Mesfin WoldesenbetBoard President1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
212 S WASHINGTON ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-3626
In care of
% GENNET NEGUSSIE
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
4344 BARBOUR COURT, FALLS CHURCH VA 22043
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
GENNET NEGUSSIE, 7344 BARBOUR COURT, FALLS CHURCH VA 22043
Signed the 990-EZ
GENNET NEGUSSIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOUNDER
Phone
(571) 351-6117
Return prepared by
BROWN EDWARDS & COMPANY LLP

Mission

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES : OUR MISSION AT ECSAC IS TO EMPOWER THE ETHIOPIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES. WE AIM TO CULTIVATE A NETWORK THAT FOSTERS CULTURAL INTEGRATION, PROMOTES SOCIAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND INSPIRES INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ECSAC EMPOWERS YOUTH THROUGH MENTORSHIP, SAT PREPARATION, COLLEGE SUPPORT, AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT.
    Expenses $3,750
  • CULTURAL PROGRAMS: *AMHARIC LANGUAGE CLASSES (FALL & SPRING) - OFFERED IN OCTOBER (FALL) AND FEBRUARY (SPRING), THESE CLASSES HELP YOUTH BUILD A DEEPER CONNECTION TO THEIR ETHIOPIAN HERITAGE BY LEARNING TO READ, WRITE, AND SPEAK AMHARIC. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS CULTURAL PRIDE, IDENTITY, AND CONFIDENCE.*ETHIOPIAN DANCE CLASSES - YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN TRADITIONAL ETHIOPIAN DANCE LESSONS THAT PROMOTE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, CULTURAL EDUCATION, AND A STRONG CONNECTION TO HERITAGE.*ANNUAL ETHIOPIAN FALL FESTIVAL - A VIBRANT, FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY EVENT THAT CELEBRATES ETHIOPIAN HERITAGE WHILE PROMOTING CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND UNITY. ATTENDEES ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, TRADITIONAL DANCE PERFORMANCES, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ART, FOOD, AND STORYTELLING. THE FESTIVAL WELCOMES EVERYONEWHETHER RECONNECTING WITH THEIR ROOTS OR EXPERIENCING ETHIOPIAN CULTURE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
    Expenses $835
  • ECSAC PROMOTES WELLNESS THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS, AND SERVICES TO REDUCE STIGMA AND SUPPORT THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $149
  • ECSAC PROVIDES LEGAL SUPPORT, SERVICE NAVIGATION, AND REFERRALS TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS OVERCOME CHALLENGES AND ACCESS VITAL RESOURCES.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
87-4818694
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$28,525
Income (IRS master file)
$85,042

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$44,586$34,036$28,525XML
990-EZDecember 2024$89,820$80,529$18,100IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: GENNET NEGUSSIE
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2022$23,511$20,925$2,586IRS

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 87-4818694).

Questions about ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER

What is the EIN of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER is 87-4818694.
Is ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER 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 SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER 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 ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER?
The 990-N for 2023 names GENNET NEGUSSIE.
Who are the officers and directors of ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,896 (ABEL MUSSE, OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR).
How much revenue does ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY CENTER have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $44,586, expenses of $34,036 and total assets of $28,525 at year end.

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