2025-11-16T23:08:24-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 010566082 OROMO CULTURAL CENTER OROM 2062259455 8819 Renton Ave S Seattle WA 98118 Muktar Sado President 2062259455 2025-11-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Muktar Mohamed 1105 E Fir St Unit 125 Seattle WA 98122 0 0 X X 2001 WA The primary objective of the Oromo Cultural Center is to foster education, cultural growth, social integration, and job search support for underserved communities, with a particular focus on the Oromo community residing within the Seattle metropolitan area. By providing a comprehensive range of services and resources, the center aims to empower individuals and families with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in their new environment while preserving and celebrating their rich Oromo heritage. Education stands as a fundamental pillar of the Oromo Cultural Center's mission. Recognizing the transformative power of education, the center strives to offer academic support programs, tutoring services, and scholarships to enhance individuals' educational opportunities and achievements within the Oromo community. The Oromo C Center endeavors to promote personal growth and pave the way for a brighter future by addressing educational disparities and empowering individuals through knowledg 9 9 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48000 24000 0 0 0 0 48000 24000 -48000 -24000 0 0 0 0 0 0 The primary objective of the Oromo Cultural Center is to foster education, cultural growth, social integration, and job search support for underserved communities, with a particular focus on the Oromo community residing within the Seattle metropolitan area. By providing a comprehensive range of services and resources, the center aims to empower individuals and families with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in their new environment while preserving and celebrating their rich Oromo heritage. Education stands as a fundamental pillar of the Oromo Cultural Center's mission. Recognizing the transformative power of education, the center strives to offer academic support programs, tutoring services, and scholarships to enhance individuals' educational opportunities and achievements within the Oromo community. The Oromo C Center endeavors to promote personal growth and pave the way for a brighter future by addressing educational disparities and empowering individuals through knowledg 0 0 24000 24000 0 Social Services, Resource Navigation, and Employment Support: The Oromo Cultural Center provided community members with resource navigation, basic needs support, and job readiness assistance. Services included connecting individuals to health resources, providing housing referrals, offering translation assistance, offering application support, and offering employment search guidance. Staff and volunteers helped families access essential services, complete forms, and navigate complex systems. The program also offered resume help and job search workshops to support economic stability. These efforts advanced the organization's exempt purpose by improving access to community resources, reducing barriers, and promoting self-sufficiency. 0 0 0 Educational Support and Youth Programs: The Oromo Cultural Center offered comprehensive educational support to youth and adults, encompassing tutoring, academic enrichment, language development, and literacy support. Services were focused on reducing educational disparities among immigrant and refugee families. The program helped students improve academic performance, strengthen study skills, and access school resources. The center also offered parent engagement workshops to help families understand the school system and support their children's success. These efforts advanced the organization's exempt purpose by promoting education and community empowerment. 0 0 0 Cultural Preservation and Community Engagement: The organization delivered cultural education programs, community gatherings, language classes, and cultural heritage workshops designed to preserve and promote Oromo traditions, music, history, and identity. Activities brought together youth, parents, and elders to strengthen cultural pride and intergenerational connections. Public cultural events increased awareness of Oromo history and promoted greater social inclusion within the broader Seattle community. These programs advanced the exempt purpose by fostering cultural understanding, strengthening identity, and supporting community cohesion. 0 0 0 24000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 WA X Muktar Sado 2062259455 8819 Renton Ave S Seattle WA 98118 Nazir Kaliil Director 1.00 0 X 24000 0 0 Ebsa Mohammed Director 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Muktar Mohamed President 30 10 X 0 0 0 Jamal Nure Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Mohammed Kimo Director 10.00 0 X 0 0 0 Adam Waqo Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Adam Tahir Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Jamal Mohamed Yusuf Vice President 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Taju Ahmed Dirctor 20 0 X 0 0 0 24000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24000 24000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24000 24000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -24000 0 24000 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 was filled out and printed, and it was given to the directors to review before submitting it to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Individuals may request copies by contacting the organization's main office via email, phone, or in person. The organization also provides copies during business hours at its principal office. The organization complies with all public disclosure requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. The Oromo Cultural Center respectfully requests relief from any penalties for late filing. The organization properly requested an extension from the IRS, and the extension was granted with a new due date of November 17, 2025. The organization is filing this Form 990 on November 16, 2025, which is within the approved extension period. Additionally, the organization experienced administrative disruptions during the year, including transitions in volunteer leadership and updates to its accounting and record-keeping systems, which required extra time to compile and verify financial information accurately. Throughout this period, the organization acted in good faith and made continuous efforts to meet its filing obligations. Once the issues were identified, steps were taken to complete the return as soon as possible and to strengthen internal controls, including the implementation of improved accounting procedures, a standardized filing calendar, and designated staff oversight to ensure timely filing in future years. Because the return is being filed on time under the valid extension and without willful neglect, the organization requests that no penalties be assessed. If any penalties are automatically generated, the Oromo Cultural Center respectfully requests complete abatement based on reasonable cause.