West African Research Association
West African Research Association
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About this organization
Mission
WARA's mission is to invest in the upcoming generation of intellectual leaders in West Africa; to foster the production and dissemination of current research on West Africa and the diaspora; to promote scholarly exchange among West African scholars and institutions and their U.S. counterparts; to provide U.S. audiences with accurate information on West Africa and its diasporic communities; and to increase awareness of the critical place of West Africa in the global community. WARA is a member of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), a consortium of 23 such centers. WARA is the only one in sub-Saharan Africa.
About
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.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “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.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “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.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as DC.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 726 COLEMAN STREET, EASTON, PA, 18042.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 2 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,904.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1989.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $100,213 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.