Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders
We support african-descent member organizations and individuals build trust and collaborate across communities to solve our common challenges. The core services we offer are outreach/translation, preserving our culture and heritage, intergenerational leadership development, event support services and youth programs. Our outreach volunteers and contract language translators speak 34 african diaspora languages.
Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders at a glance
In short: Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders gave $64K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,808
- +10191.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $31,904
- Median grant
- $31,904
- Total assets
- $103,270
- +209.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kicheko Project ($56K). Together the top 2 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $620 (2023) to $64K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $64K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kicheko Project Shoreline, WA | General Support | $55,800 |
| Inzi USA Lynwood, WA | General Support | $8,008 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,270 | $299,240 | $275,515 | $63,808 | 2 |
| 2023 | $33,409 | $159,319 | $211,295 | $620 | Total only |
| 2022 | $86,638 | $229,770 | $214,537 | — | — |
| 2021 | $203,007 | $203,007 | $208,936 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders
Based on IRS filings
Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Renton, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders is led by Martha Lucas, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha Lucas
Executive Director
Executive Director → ~ Executive Director, 2023
~ Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $29K (2024)
Modester Chatta
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$510 (2024)
Nansare Consolata
Secretary
Administrative Support Assistant & Board Secretary → ~ Board Secretary & Administrative Support, 2023
~ Board Secretary & Administrative Support → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $946 (2024)
Hassna Calhoun
Vice President of Fundraising
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Salenna Green
Vice President of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$50 (2024)
Sam G. Harrell
Chief Information Officer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$600 (2024)
Tseguy Abraha Pharmd
Chief Medical Officer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Asia Fahie
Vice President of Housing
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Williams
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Khetiwe Chitewere (2021–2023) — ~ Board Chair & Interim Treasurer
- Former: Ella Mcrae (2022–2023) — Board Member-At Large
- Former: Nidia Ntita (2022–2023) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Bonshee Freeman (2021) — Foundation Manager
- Former: Daniel Abuga (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Eddie Nyasulu (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Hanna Ashagre (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Henry Garrett (2021) — President
- Former: Patricia Tsakou (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $29K, to Martha Lucas (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders
How much does Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders give each year?
Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders gave $64K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $620 in grants paid.
How large is Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders?
Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders reported $103K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $299K.
What is Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders?
Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Renton, WA. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders operate?
Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders's EIN?
Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1030503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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