WAKULIMA USA

EIN: 833464668 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

KENT, WA

Total Revenue
$410,655
Total Expenses
$397,936
Total Assets
$6,633
Net Assets
$-41,426
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
DICKSON NJERI
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WAKULIMA USA, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $411K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $398K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

Wakulima USA is a farming and food business cooperative that advances small business development and food sovereignty for low income immigrants and people of color in the Puget Sound region. Wakulima means Farmers in Kiswahili the most widely spoken language in Africa. Wakulima's founding members are Kiswahili speaking African immigrants who are committed to preserving traditional farming and food ways and creating shared prosperity through cooperative economics. Our organization empowers people to harness their traditional food ways modern farming techniques and food innovation strategies to build successful businesses centered around healthy sustainable local farming and food production.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Our organization empowers people to harness their traditional foodways modern farming techniques and food innovation strategies to build successful businesses centered around healthy sustainable...

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Our organization empowers people to harness their traditional foodways modern farming techniques and food innovation strategies to build successful businesses centered around healthy sustainable local farming and food production.

Program 2
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Our youth program supports children of immigrants and refugees in offering supports that are age group relevant. Our youth program also invites parents and youth to work together through their...

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Our youth program supports children of immigrants and refugees in offering supports that are age group relevant. Our youth program also invites parents and youth to work together through their adjustment challenges and see common solutions that are long-lasting and amicable.

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

One of the challenges facing immigrants and refugees is the issue of Mental Health. One of the main areas of concern is finding supports for our community that enhance culturally relevant ways of...

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One of the challenges facing immigrants and refugees is the issue of Mental Health. One of the main areas of concern is finding supports for our community that enhance culturally relevant ways of doing therapy and offering supports to our community.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $410,655
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $410,655

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $304,236
Fundraising Expenses $6,101
Program Expenses $0
Other Expenses $93,700
TOTAL EXPENSES $397,936

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $410,655 N/A N/A
Expenses $397,936 N/A N/A
Net Income $12,719 N/A N/A
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
2
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
18

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
4
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID BULINDAH CO FOUNDER OPERATIOSN MANAGER 52.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DICKSON NJERI COFOUNDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 52.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MAURA KIZITO MANAGER 52.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA RUNO Executive Director 52.00
Officer
$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 $410,655 $397,936 $6,633 $12,719
2021 $229,955 $389,137 $86,466 $-159,182
2020 $401,930 $230,229 $171,301 $171,701
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