AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE AUGUST WILSON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER IS TO OWN AND OPERATE A HOME FOR THE ARTS, STORYTELLING, LEARNING AND EXCHANGE AROUND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE AND THE RICH CULTURE OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. THE AWAACC IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, INCLUDING SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND SENIOR CITIZENS. MANY VISUAL ART EXPERIENCES HAVE EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM BUILT WITHIN IT, PROVIDING A DEEPER DIVE INTO THE ART WORK AND THE ARTIST. THE AWAACC ALSO PROVIDES A YOUTH WRITERS CAMP, FAMILY COMMUNITY DAY EVENTS, AND SPECIAL VISUAL ART TOURS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
$20.9M in foundation grants on record from 24 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $7.3M | 10 |
| Heinz Endowments | $5.3M | 15 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $4.5M | 11 |
| Poise Foundation | $1.1M | 1 |
| Doris Duke Charitable Foundation | $875K | 5 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $400K | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Foundation | $400K | 3 |
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | $250K | 3 |
| Upmc Group | $220K | 4 |
| Buhl Foundation | $150K | 2 |
Leadership
JANIS BURLEY WILSON — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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