West African Research Association

Organization Overview

West African Research Association is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (Q23) the organization is classified as: International Exchange N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West African Research Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, West African Research Association generated $649.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $614.3k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC. (WARA) WAS FOUNDED IN 1989 TO ENHANCE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY EXCHANGE BETWEEN U.S. AND WEST AFRICAN SCHOLARS, EDUCATORS, AND INSTITUTIONS AND TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AND INTEREST IN AFRICA IN THE U.S.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OVERSEAS CENTER. WARA'S MOST SIGNIFICANT AND ENDURING CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOLARS IN THE REGION IS THE WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH CENTER (WARC), A 19- ROOM CENTER LOCATED IN DAKAR, SENEGAL. THE CENTER PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR US AND WEST AFRICAN SCHOLARS, INCLUDING A RESEARCH LIBRARY, INTERNET ACCESS, AND FULLY EQUIPPED SEMINAR ROOMS. WARC HOSTS A REGULAR SERIES OF LECTURES, SEMINARS, AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING RESEARCHERS WITH PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS, ASSISTANCE IN SECURING RESEARCH CLEARANCE, HELP WITH HOUSING, ETC. WARC ALSO REGULARLY COLLABORATES WITH US UNIVERSITIES IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS IN SENEGAL.


LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WEST AFRICAN ACQUISITIONS PROJECT. COSTS DURING FY 2020-2021 OF ACQUIRING MATERIALS IN A11 WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.


WARA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. WARA AWARDED FELLOWSHIPS LAST YEAR FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH ON WEST AFRICA AND THE DIASPORA. THESE GRANTS WENT TO BOTH US CITIZENS AND WEST AFRICAN NATIONALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rita Kiki Edozie
Secretary
$0
Anima Adjepong
Treasurer &
$0
Ismael Montana
President &
$0
Jenny Parker
Director
$0
Wendy Wilson Fall
Past Pres &
$0
Sylvia Macauley
Vice Pres &
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$9,765
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $631,702
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $90,595
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$641,467
Total Program Service Revenue$8,391
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $649,858

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that West African Research Association has recieved totaling $70.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$70
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