named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Burial Financial Assistance
Provides immediate financial support to members or their families for burial and related services upon the death of a member or immediate family member.
Cultural and Social Events
Organizes reunions, educational events, and community gatherings to strengthen cultural ties and foster harmonious relationships among members.
Moral and Volunteer Support
Offers emotional and practical support to bereaved families, ensuring community solidarity during times of loss.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Financial and Emotional Support for Bereaved Families 2 activities
- Facilitating access to burial and religious service providersProvides members with lists of funeral homes, burial places, and religious institutions to support access to culturally appropriate services, including guidance on procedures for sending human remains to Ethiopia.
- Providing burial assistance and financial support to membersDisburses immediate financial assistance to members and their families for burial services and related ceremonies upon the death of a member or immediate family member. This includes direct aid for burial expenses and coordination of related services.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Offering moral and volunteer support to bereaved familiesProvides emotional and practical support to families during times of loss, including volunteer assistance and companionship to ensure members are not alone when grieving.
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Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
- Operating a rotating credit self-help programProvides a rotating credit (or "edir") program that enables members to access pooled financial resources for personal and community needs, supporting economic resilience among Ethiopians in the Metro New York area.
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Strengthening community and cultural tiesEnhances social cohesion within the Ethiopian community in New York through reunions, cultural gatherings, and educational events that promote communication, understanding, and cooperation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$201K
Contributions & grants$32K16%
Program service revenue$158K79%
Investment income$11K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$189K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$323K
Cash$319K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$323K
Liquid reserves20.3 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +41.8%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Africgo Travel and Cargo Partner — Lists Africgo Travel and Cargo as a firm providing transportation services for human remains from the US to Ethiopia.
- Amanuel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing religious services.
- Bisrate Gebriel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing religious services.
- Debre Sahel Be’aata Le’Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing religious services.
- Demeke Meri Global Logistics, LLC. Partner — Lists Demeke Meri Global Logistics, LLC. as a firm providing transportation services for human remains from the US to Ethiopia.
- Firdous Funeral Chapel Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing Muslim funeral services.
- Holy Trinity Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing religious services.
- Islamic Cultural Center of New York (ICCNY) Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing Muslim religious services.
- Islamic International Funeral Service Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing Muslim funeral services.
- Masjid Dar-Ul Islam Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing Muslim religious services.
- Medhanialem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Partner — Provided generosity and unwavering support during the formative years of the Association.
- Muslim Funeral Service of NY Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing Muslim funeral services.
- Saint Mary of Zion Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing religious services.
- The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church of Our Savior Partner — Religious institution listed to support EEMAA members in accessing religious services.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Mutual Aid with Rotating Credit for Burial Supportmethodology: mutual_aidBy combining mutual aid, rotating credit, and self-help mechanisms, the organization meets burial and financial needs within the Ethiopian community because collective financial pooling and cultural continuity strengthen community resilience and ensure dignified end-of-life support during bereavement.