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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2838797

WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Also known as DANIEL J BUGBEE

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98118

Financials

$1.7M$2.1M2023$2.1M$2.4M2024$2.3M$2.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,266,254$2,126,953$139,301$1,335,591$604,701$730,890
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$2,135,166$2,425,651-$290,485$1,027,792$426,960$600,832
December 31, 2023990$1,656,787$2,122,276-$465,489$1,378,815$174,087$1,204,728
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$63,471
Program service revenue
$1,403,479
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$799,304

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$138,000
Other salaries and wages
$1,373,420
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,426,142
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$168,878
Accounting fees
$8,482
Occupancy
$24,901
Travel
$29,547
Depreciation
$60,031
Program services (functional)
$1,824,514
Management and general (functional)
$269,415
Fundraising (functional)
$33,024

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,027,792
Total assets, end of year
$1,335,591
Total liabilities, end of year
$604,701
Net assets, end of year
$730,890
Land, buildings and equipment
$607,467
Net assets without donor restrictions
$730,890
Gross receipts
$2,266,254
Employees
32
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
WA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jonathan MvududuExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$138,000
Adja PhippsChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jacob MessouSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Awa ContehTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Djidjoho GnonhossouDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Foday Den-ContehDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jonathan MvududuExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$134,270
Adja PhippsChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jacob MessouSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Awa ContehTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Djidjoho GnonhossouDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Foday Den-ContehDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jonathan MvududuActing Executive Director
Trustee or director
0$145,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6322 44TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2738
In care of
% JONATHAN MVUDUDU
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Jonathan Mvududu, 6322 44th Ave South, SEATTLE, WA 98118
Signed the 990
Jonathan Mvududu, Executive Director
Phone
(206) 427-7375
990-N for 2016 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Issa Ndiaye, 5558 S Avon St, Seattle WA 98178. Mailing address: 5558 S Avon St, Seattle WA 98178. Website: www.waccofseattle.com
Return prepared by
Bilotta CPA LLC

Mission

The West African Community Council WACC is dedicated to advocating for and supporting West African immigrants by preserving their cultural, social, and religious traditions. Its mission promotes a community where diverse backgrounds are respected, families have equal opportunities, and individuals are valued regardless of their origin, ethnicity, or gender.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Community Services: WACC provides a range of culturally tailored services to support West African immigrants and underserved communities in Seattle. These include early childhood education through a multilingual preschool, immigration legal assistance, and labor rights education to protect vulnerable workers. The organization also offers family support programs, emergency food and rental aid, and civic engagement initiatives that empower individuals to participate in local governance and advocacy. Each service is designed to preserve cultural identity while promoting stability, opportunity, and inclusion.
    Expenses $712,075 · revenue $661,830
  • Family Support: WACC supports families through parenting workshops, home visits, and access to early learning resources, aiming to strengthen family bonds and improve child development outcomes.
    Expenses $471,216 · revenue $727,701
  • Immigration Legal Services: They provide legal assistance for immigration-related issues, including help with asylum applications, work permits, and family reunification, ensuring community members can navigate complex legal systems.
    Expenses $410,505 · revenue $13,948
  • Other Programs
    Expenses $230,718

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-2838797
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,335,591
Income (IRS master file)
$2,266,254

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,266,254$2,126,953$1,335,591IRS
990December 2024$2,135,166$2,425,651$1,027,792IRS
990December 2023$1,656,787$2,122,276$1,378,815XML
990December 2022$2,779,661$2,125,949$1,839,574IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Issa Ndiaye
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-2838797).

Questions about WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

What is the EIN of WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL is 46-2838797.
Is WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jonathan Mvududu.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,000 (Jonathan Mvududu, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,266,254, expenses of $2,126,953 and total assets of $1,335,591 at year end.

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