WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER
LYNNWOOD, WA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
1 Community programs - maintain community integration and cohesion in the form of regular grandma connections and events. 2 Adult literacy programs - provide adult learning classes in English, Math and Arabic as well skill training for the youth. 3 Back to school program - support K1-K12 pupils and their families in preparing for the new academic year. 4 Grocery, cash, bill payment assistance - assist eligible community members with free groceries, cash assistance for college going youths, bill payment assistance rental assistance, utilities, and many more. 5 Traditional Marriage Counselling - West African culture generally encourages families to settle disagreements and disputes using the family support system. As a result, WAWAC provides a safe and confidential outlet for spouses going through a hard time to resolve differences amicably without having to resort to the courts which often comes with very heavy financial burden, and sometimes consequences that negatively impact families
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER
$1.8M in foundation grants on record from 7 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Inatai Foundation | $438K | 3 |
| School'S Out Washington | $252K | 3 |
| Colectiva Legal Del Pueblo | $100K | 1 |
| Credit Unions in the State of Washington | $5K | 1 |
| Renton Regional Community Fndn | $5K | 1 |
Leadership
Pa Ousman Joof — COO (Principal officer)
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