Washington West African Center

EIN: 815319066 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Lynnwood, WA

Total Revenue
$1,106,058
Total Expenses
$1,075,489
Total Assets
$218,219
Net Assets
$167,112
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
WA
Phone
4045936215
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Washington West African Center, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 189% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The mission of Washington West African Center WAWAC is to connect West Africans in Washington with local resources and bridge the gap between us and the wider community. Our activities cover a wide range with a goal to inform and educate our community members ways and means to discover and reach their full potential. Since 2017, we have provided a host of culturally relevant services based on our community?s needs. We have structured programs and activities for every age group in our community - from a Grandma's monthly hangout, adult learning classes, annual back to school get-together, awareness and advocacy, transportation services, cultural appreciation, sounds of Africa festival, employment support, a Drop-in-Center to help people with language translation and interpretation, employment assistance, rental assistance to bill payment services etc. The COVID-19 pandemic only widened the divide we were trying to forge. For example, a good number of people in our community who qualify

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $384,342

Drop-In Center: Our Drop-In Center offers a range of essential services to community members at no cost. Whether They are seeking housing assistance or bill payment, resume building, job application...

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Drop-In Center: Our Drop-In Center offers a range of essential services to community members at no cost. Whether They are seeking housing assistance or bill payment, resume building, job application support, legal or medical services, technology skill development, academic help, research assistance, or a quiet workspace for tasks like printing, scanning, or notarizing documents. In 2023, 40 residents applied for health insurance benefits and/or scheduled a preventive doctor's visit. 25 residents received translation help and guidance for judicial system. 20 residents received guidance for school paperwork. 565 received a human service referral such as housing and food. 32 residents apply for educational and/or job opportunities. 10 residents received immigration/legal support pro bono. 50 residents received logistical support to medical and legal appointments. 100 residents received translation help and guidance for judicial system.

Program 2
Expenses: $115,303

Special Events: We actively organize and participate in community events to reach out to the broader community, raise awareness about our services, organization, and West African culture, and foster...

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Special Events: We actively organize and participate in community events to reach out to the broader community, raise awareness about our services, organization, and West African culture, and foster connections that promote inclusivity and collaboration among diverse groups.

Program 3
Expenses: $115,302

Outreach & Advocacy: Since majority of our West African languages are not written and the community struggle to understand messages communicated via English, WAWAC has found effective the production...

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Outreach & Advocacy: Since majority of our West African languages are not written and the community struggle to understand messages communicated via English, WAWAC has found effective the production of audio-visual materials in different local languages which we share with the community through social and ethnic media as well as make announcements during our own events we organize throughout the year such as our annual Back to School and Grandma Appreciation day, Sukuri Ndogu, Iftar, Kids Arts Exhibition and Talent Show etc. We have established several partnerships with community- based organizations and groups such as Islamic Center of Puget Sounds, Bilal Islamic Center, Seattle Gambian Grandma Association, Mission Africa, the organizations of different West African Countries Such as Liberia, Guinea, Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Senegal, Ivory Coast etc. Communities of Color Coalition, UW Bothel and Seattle, Edmonds Food Bank etc. with whom we share information and attend each other's events. We create culturally appropriate audiovisual materials in different West African languages that we often share on socials and ethnic media. This informs the community about needed services and available opportunities that they don?t typically have access to. Over 100 different audio-visuals outreach materials created in over 15 different West African languages reaching over 8000 West Africans in the state on different programs we implemented. We organized and participated in 30 different Covid-19 vaccine clinics leading to over 5000 West Africans being vaccinated.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,106,058
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,106,058

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $492,180
Fundraising Expenses $106,376
Program Expenses $768,683
Other Expenses $571,924
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,075,489

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,106,058 $383,025 +1.9%
Expenses $1,075,489 $363,414 +2.0%
Net Income $30,569 $19,611 +0.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
13
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$101,667
Total Directors
3
$101,667
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Pa Ousman Joof Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$101,667 $0 $101,667
Kaw E Bah Director 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gloria Walton Chairman 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,106,058 $1,075,489 $218,219 $30,569
2022 $383,025 $363,414 $138,374 $19,611
2021 $222,509 $232,657 $119,064 $-10,148
2020 $220,593 $129,941 $100,652 $90,652
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