Mukhtar Yusuf

HADEF revenue spiked 20x in 2021 ($60K to $1.175M) attributed to COVID-era food distribution for children

HADEF (EIN 27-1538019) revenue spiked from $60,456 in 2020 to $1,175,382 in 2021, with expenses of $1,048,862. All revenue is classified as program service revenue (no grants). The 990 program description states 'distribution of food and supplies for children affected by COVID-19.' Mukhtar Yusuf received $6,000 in compensation in 2021 — his first year as ED. Prior to 2021, the organization had a different board with multiple members. The 2021 spike corresponds exactly with peak COVID-era child nutrition fraud activity in Minnesota.

HADEF received $350,000 Minnesota Targeted Populations Workforce Grant (2023 Legislative session)

Minnesota Governor Walz press release confirmed HADEF received $350,000 under the Targeted Populations Workforce Competitive Grant Program from the 2023 MN Legislature session. The grant is for job skills training, work readiness, internships, and job placement for Twin Cities area workers from historically underserved populations.

Mukhtar Yusuf controls We care 4 u LLC at Suite 224, adjacent to HADEF at Suite 225 (2833 13th Ave S)

OpenCorporates lists Mukhtar S Yusuf as organizer and manager of We care 4 u LLC (incorporated 2019-09-28, Active), registered at 2833 13th Ave S, Ste 224, Minneapolis MN 55407-1417 — Suite 224, which is the adjacent suite to HADEF at Suite 225 in the same building.

Mukhtar Yusuf controls Global Transport LLC, World Language & Consultants Services LLC, and Horizon Academy in Minneapolis

OpenCorporates officer search lists Mukhtar S Yusuf as organizer of Global Transport LLC (912 E 24th St Ste B226, Minneapolis MN 55404) and World Language & Consultants Services LLC (912 E 24th St Suite B226, Minneapolis MN 55404); and as incorporator of Horizon Academy (2845 Bloomington Ave #207, Minneapolis MN 55407). All are Minnesota entities.

Mukhtar Yusuf confirmed as Executive Director of HADEF (EIN 27-1538019), Minneapolis MN

Mukhtar Yusuf is listed as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with $0 compensation at Horn of Africa Development Education Foundation (EIN 271538019). The organization is located at 2833 13TH AVENUE STE 225, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1417. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt since 2014-08-01, NTEE code Z99.

A 'Horn of Africa nonprofit' ran a food site at 2722 Park Ave Minneapolis under Partners in Nutrition (1,000 children/day claimed)

Per Minnesota Department of Education records reported by American Experiment, address 2722 Park Ave Minneapolis was listed as a free-food distribution site under 'the Horn of Africa nonprofit' with a claimed capacity of 1,000 children per day, under Partners in Nutrition sponsorship. Stigma-Free International (an FOF co-defendant entity) was also headquartered at 2722 Park Ave. The properties were purchased by Safari Restaurant owners in July 2021 for $2.8 million. The identity of the specific Horn of Africa org at this site has not been confirmed as HADEF. Source: American Experiment 'Feeding Our Future: 2722 Park Avenue (re)visited'

Mukhtar Yusuf personal address from 990: 2743 12th Ave S, Minneapolis MN

IRS 990 FY2021 Part I header lists principal officer MUKHTAR YUSUF at address 2743 12TH AVENUE S, Minneapolis MN. This is distinct from the registered office (2833 13th Ave S Ste 225) and likely represents Mukhtar Yusuf's personal/home address.

HADEF lacks whistleblower and conflict-of-interest policies per 990 governance check

HADEF 2023 990 red-flag analysis reveals: no whistleblower policy, no conflict-of-interest policy. These are mandatory governance flags in the 990. An organization with a 20x revenue spike and COVID food program exposure that lacks basic governance policies is a meaningful audit gap.