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
$25.5M in foundation grants on record from 15 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Poise Foundation | $1.1M | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Foundation | $400K | 3 |
| Upmc Group | $220K | 4 |
| Highmark Health | $45K | 1 |
| Chamber Music America | $30K | 3 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $30K | 3 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | $10K | 1 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $7K | 1 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $6K | 1 |
Leadership
JANIS BURLEY WILSON — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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