Nigerian Center Inc
- Assets
- $12.2k
- Revenue
- $63.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 87-4697056
Organization Overview
Nigerian Center Inc is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nigerian Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NIGERIAN CENTER'S MISSION IS TO OFFER FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE AFRICAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY. WE EDUCATE, EMPOWER, UPLIFT, AND ASSIST ALL IMMIGRANT FAMILIES IN ACCLIMATING TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, CULTURAL, LEGAL AID SERVICES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IMMIGRATION THE UNITED STATES IS TRULY A LAND OF OPPORTUNITY BUT THOSE WITHOUT FULL LEGAL STATUS STRUGGLE SEVERELY AND UNNECESSARILY FOR A LONG TIME. THIS IS OFTEN DUE TO A LACK OF INFORMATION AND THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS NEEDED TO NAVIGATE THE US IMMIGRATION SYSTEM. OUR LEGAL TEAM PROVIDES ADVICE, APPLICATION AND REPRESENTATION SUPPORT ON A VARIETY OF IMMIGRATION ISSUES, INCLUDING: NATURALIZATION - APPLYING TO BECOME A US CITIZEN. ASYLUM - APPLYING FOR THE RIGHT TO STAY FOR PERSONS FACING PERSECUTION IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY ADJUSTMENT - APPLYING FOR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS A "GREEN CARD") EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT (EAD) - FILING FOR A WORK PERMIT FOR THOSE WITH A TEMPORARY LAWFUL STATUS OR PENDING APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT STATUS. FAMILY PETITIONS - APPLICATIONS FOR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR CERTAIN CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS OF US CITIZENS AND LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS WORK PETITIONS - APPLICATIONS FOR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT THROUGH US BASED EMPLOYER OR BUSINESS. ADVANCE PAROLE - REQUESTING PERMISSION TO TRAVEL TEMPORARILY OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. FOR PEOPLE WITH CERTAIN TYPES OF TEMPORARY STATUS OR PENDING APPLICATIONS
HOMEOWNERSHIP OWNING YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE IS A CORE FOUNDATION FOR WEALTH BUILDING. HOWEVER, DUE TO FACTORS SUCH AS CREDIT, TAX RECORDS, AND LEGAL STATUS MANY IMMIGRANTS FIND IT DIFFICULT TO OVERCOME THE HURDLE OF OWNING THEIR OWN HOME. AS A RESULT, THEY SPEND COUNTLESS UNNECESSARY DOLLARS ON RENTING APARTMENTS AND FORGO BUILDING EQUITY. THE NIGERIAN CENTER HELPS SOLVE THIS PROGRAM THROUGH ITS FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM. OUR HOUSING TEAM WILL PROVIDE ONGOING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND APPLICATION SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS: 1-ON-1 HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING ACCESS TO FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNER RESOURCES RELATED FINANCIAL SERVICES SUCH AS CREDIT BUILDING SUPPORT GATHERING NECESSARY LEGAL DOCUMENTS DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY IS CRITICAL TO BUILDING CULTURAL COMPETENCY. WE RECOGNIZE THAT UNDERSTANDING A PARENT'S NATIVE DIALECT IS A GROWING NEED AMONG FIRST GENERATION NIGERIAN AMERICANS, AND EVEN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. WE ALSO SEE THAT OTHER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL AFRICAN DIASPORA HAVE A STRONG INTEREST IN LEARNING NIGERIAN LANGUAGES BUT THE OPPORTUNITIES TO DO SO ARE LIMITED. LASTLY, WE SEE THAT NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING IMMIGRANTS STRUGGLE TO ACCESS BASIC SERVICES DUE TO LANGUAGE BARRIERS. THE NIGERIAN CENTER IS WORKING TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM BY PROVIDING YORUBA, IGBO AND HAUSA CLASSES ALONG WITH TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH AS A PRIMARY OR SECONDARY LANGUAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adejumoke Ojo Program Director | Trustee | 30 | $5,200 |
Gbenga Ogunjimi Executive Director | Trustee | 30 | $4,750 |
Nkechi Ilechie Policy Director | Trustee | 20 | $2,000 |
Name Not Listed Immigration Attorney | Trustee | 8 | $1,750 |
Victor Obetta Financial Inclusion Manager | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,708 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $25,381 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $56,089 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,063 |
| 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 | $63,152 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,700 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,445 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,033 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,931 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,927 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,990 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $1,588 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,225 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $48,986 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,735 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,500 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,235 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $1,300 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,300 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,166 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | -$3,231 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,235 |