Minnesota · Nonprofit
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL (Minnesota) receives grants from 4 organizations whose IRS filings report $295,062 to it, the largest being OTTO BREMER TRUST ($180,000). 4 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- Revenue FY2024
- $916k
- Funders on record
- 4
- Grants received
- $295k
- Net assets
- $1.2M
What Sub-Saharan African Youth and Famil does
Mission
Provide hiv/aids prevention, education, and social services to africans in minnesota
As stated on its FY2024 Form 990.
Programs
Eliminating health disparities initiative (ehdi) in 2024, sayfsm successfully strengthened its team and partnerships to enhance community health initiatives. Alongside ongoing outreach efforts, two faith-based organizations and two media outlets actively collaborated with sayfsm to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate health education. Individuals living with hiv/aids shared their personal stories at three faith-based organizations and through community-based media outlets, helping to reduce hiv-related stigma and discrimination. Through targeted outreach at community hubs such as faith-based organizations and social events, over 3,021 individuals received in-person hiv/sti education at least once. Mass education campaigns via satellite tv, facebook, and youtube reached approximately 86,158 community members.
$144,758 spent19% of program spendingCommercial tobacco equity project sayfsm supports african-born communities by promoting access to culturally and linguistically appropriate education and counseling aimed at reducing commercial tobacco disparities. In 2024, sayfsm: - conducted 54 campaigns and outreach efforts that included policy advocacy, community education, media campaigns, and information dissemination. - integrated the hope initiative with existing projects to increase impact and efficiency. - observed growing community openness to discussing tobacco use a marked improvement from previous years. - engaged four main community and media partners throughout the year.
$128,578 spent17% of program spendingMedical and non-medical case management: sayfsm provides comprehensive, culturally appropriate case management to meet the long-term needs of african immigrants and refugees living with hiv/aids. Medical case managers conduct individualized assessments and care plans, helping clients access medical services, manage treatment, and address needs such as housing, transportation, employment, education, legal assistance, and insurance. In 2024: - 39 individuals received medical case management services. - 44 clients received non-medical case management services.
$125,789 spent16% of program spendingHiv/aids outreach and testing: sayfsm educates communities about hiv prevention and risk reduction through outreach at community events, churches, youth gatherings, and media outlets. The program develops and disseminates culturally and linguistically appropriate education materials to effectively reach african-born populations. In 2024: - 185 individuals were tested for hiv a 62% increase from 2023. - 108 outreach events were conducted, reaching 5,020 individuals (via zoom and in-person). - 3 focus groups (44 participants) and 4 small group discussions (80 youth participants) were held. - 4,102 male condoms and 1,468 premium lubricants were distributed. - mass media outreach reached an estimated 119,405 duplicated individuals via satellite tv, facebook, and youtube. - 34 individuals received mnsure application assistance, with 6 referred to insurance brokers for further support.
$115,184 spent15% of program spendingPsychosocial support group: sayfsm facilitates culturally appropriate support groups for african immigrants and refugees living with hiv/aids. Facilitators create safe, empowering environments that promote health education, self-care, and emotional wellbeing. Participants learn strategies to reduce risk of transmission and superinfection, maintain treatment adherence, and safely disclose their hiv status. In 2024, 40 unduplicated hiv-positive adults participated multiple times throughout the year.
$55,231 spent7% of program spendingHiv supplemental resources and diverse media campaign: sayfsm screened 44 clients living with hiv/aids for urgent needs and provided financial support based on family size and dependents. The diverse media campaign complemented other hiv education initiatives by focusing on advocacy, stigma reduction, and health promotion. Fifty (50) posters featuring people living with hiv were produced in five languagesenglish, somali, swahili, oromo, and amharicand displayed in public spaces throughout the twin cities.
$49,933 spent7% of program spendingMental health counseling: sayfsm provides mental health counseling for individuals living with or affected by hiv. Services are offered by a licensed psychologist both at the sayfsm office and during support group meetings. In 2024, 40 unduplicated individuals living with hiv/aids received counseling multiple times throughout the year.
$48,769 spent6% of program spendingCovid-19 community engagement and diversity media project: sayfsm conducted extensive community outreach through partner organizations and community media to educate and connect individuals with covid-19 recovery resources. Through these efforts: - 4,000 individuals received trusted, multilingual information from the minnesota department of health (mdh) basecamp resources. - 21 faith leaders, health volunteers, and media staff were trained to share culturally and linguistically relevant vaccine and recovery information. - 4,000 educational materials were distributed for community education. - 25 community members were referred to support services, including mental health care, food shelves, housing assistance, and other social resources.
$37,460 spent5% of program spendingWomens self-sufficiency program under one roof: this program empowers african immigrant and refugee women through skills training and health education. Participants learn sewing, quilting, fiber spinning, and weaving, while also receiving education on hiv/aids and related health topics. The program helps women build confidence, independence, and overall wellbeing. In 2024, sayfsm served 54 women and engaged 16 volunteers in program activities.
$31,351 spent4% of program spendingMedical transportation: sayfsm provides transportation support to ensure clients can access healthcare, pharmacies, and support groups without interruption. In 2024, transportation assistance included: - 448 bus cards - 16 taxi vouchers - 577 agency van rides, totaling 7,102 miles
$26,387 spent3% of program spending
The 10 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $763,440.
The organization over time
Each line starts at 100 in 2017, so what you read is the shape rather than the size: 150 means half as much again as 2017, 50 means half. The number beside each label in the key is where it ended. The shaded band is where the middle 50% of its peers' revenue would sit, given their growth.
Balance sheet
Total assets and total liabilities at each year end, in dollars. The largest one-year move in total assets was 2023 to 2024, from $1.1M to $1.2M (+14%).
How it's funded, over time
Each bar is one year's revenue split into where it came from, and every bar is the same height — these are shares, not amounts, so a year that raised twice as much looks the same size. Hover a bar for the split.
Government-grant reliance: 2021 77% · 2022 84% · 2023 84% · 2024 89%. Grants only. Government contracts and fees sit inside program revenue.
89% of SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL’s revenue is contributions — about as donation-reliant as the typical peer (91% for the typical peer).
Surplus & reserves
Operating surplus or deficit each year, and months of liquidity in hand. 0 of the last 8 reported years ran a deficit.
reserve
Leadership and staff
The officers, directors, trustees and key employees listed on each return. Joined and no longer listed compare each filing with the year before, matching people by surname and first initial; a year after a gap, or a roster under three people, has no comparison.
Chief executive
Ephraim Olani
Executive director
As listed on its FY2024 Form 990.
Who funds it, year by year
2019 → 2023: the base broadened from 3 funders to 4 funders, grant income rose $48k → $89k.
2 of 4 of your funders are donor-advised or pass-through sponsors (tagged DAF) — 20% of grant dollars received. That money is really individual donors directing a sponsor; the institutions to cultivate are the non-DAF funders.
From the IRS filings of SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL’s funders (the co-funder graph). Association, not causation. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
How concentrated its funding is
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL leans on a few funders — its largest provides 61% of grant income and the top three 100%; half comes from just 1 funder.
the vertical line marks half of all grant income — 1 funder to its left
Largest funder’s share by year: 2019 63% · 2020 80% · 2021 84% · 2022 84% · 2023 56% — diversifying over time.
“Effective funders” = inverse Herfindahl index (1 / Σ shareᵢ²) — the number of equal-sized funders that would give the same concentration. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Where its funders are
100% of SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL's grant income comes from Minnesota funders.
In-state vs out-of-state, by year
Funder states come from each funder’s own filing. $60k arriving through sponsors registered in 2 states is excluded from the map and the split above: a sponsor holds money on a donor’s behalf, so its registered address would place those dollars somewhere no donor need ever have been. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Against its field
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL holds deeper cash reserves than three-quarters of the 21,616 human services nonprofits its size.
this organization peer median middle 50% of peers· 21,616 human services nonprofits $100k–$1M, FY2024
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In Minnesota
Nationally
Read directly from this organization’s own Form 990, as neutral context.
Where the money goes
92% of spending goes to programs.
Governance
Public support
91%
Share of support from the public (Schedule A) — the basis for its public-charity status.
Footprint & structure
Files a return copy in 1 state
Screen this organization
A dated, signed PDF of the compliance screen for SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL: IRS status (Business Master File, Publication 78, auto-revocation), the OFAC sanctions lists, the Internal Revenue Bulletin, and California registration, with the Rev. Proc. 2018-32 §8.01 reliance elements stated element by element. Generated from the current files at the moment you download it.
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Questions and answers
- Who funds SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL?
- SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL (Minnesota) receives grants from 4 organizations whose IRS filings report $295,062 to it, the largest being OTTO BREMER TRUST ($180,000). 4 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- How many funders does SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL have?
- IRS filings report 4 organizations giving $295,062 in grants to SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL, 4 of which have funded it in more than one year.
- Who is the largest funder of SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL?
- OTTO BREMER TRUST is the largest funder on record, with $180,000 in grants. The full list of funders is on this page.
- How can an organization like SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMIL find more funders?
- Start with the funders already giving here, then look at the foundations that back similar organizations in Minnesota. The funding by cause and by state pages list the largest funders for a given area and how to approach them.
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These figures are read directly from IRS Form 990 / 990-PF e-file XML: this organization’s own return for FY2024 (financials across 2017–2024), and the filings of 4 funders that report grants to it. “On record” means captured in the filings we have parsed — a funder that does not e-file, or whose grant detail is not itemized, will not appear. Filings run roughly 12–24 months behind. Trends on this page end at FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving; later years are shown and marked, and move no figure. Data on this page was exported October 14, 2026. What this page cannot tell you · view filing