West African Research Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.0M
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds West African Research Association?
West African Research Association is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Council of American Overseas Research Centers ($3.9M), Mastercard Foundation ($50K), Smithsonian Institution ($21K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.0M in grants to West African Research Association between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council of American Overseas Research Centers | $3,889,289 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Mastercard Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $21,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $407K (2019) to $868K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $868K.
What grants has West African Research Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Council of American Overseas Research Centers | Pass-through subgrants | $868,182 |
| 2024 | Council of American Overseas Research Centers | Pass-through subgrants | $704,314 |
| 2023 | Council of American Overseas Research Centers | Pass-through subgrants | $482,456 |
| 2022 | Council of American Overseas Research Centers | PASS-THROUGH SUBGRANTS | $453,799 |
| 2022 | Mastercard Foundation | Youth learning | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Council of American Overseas Research Centers | PASS-THROUGH SUBGRANTS | $497,953 |
| 2020 | Council of American Overseas Research Centers | PASS-THROUGH SUBGRANTS | $475,429 |
| 2020 | Mastercard Foundation | Youth learning | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Smithsonian Institution | Academic Appt. Stipend | $21,000 |
| 2020 | The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Council of American Overseas Research Centers | PASS-THROUGH SUBGRANTS | $407,156 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds West African Research Association?
West African Research Association is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Council of American Overseas Research Centers ($3.9M), Mastercard Foundation ($50K), Smithsonian Institution ($21K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.0M in grants to West African Research Association between 2019–2025.
Who is West African Research Association's largest funder?
Council of American Overseas Research Centers is the largest recorded funder of West African Research Association, with $3.9M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has West African Research Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.0M in grants to West African Research Association across 11 grants from 4 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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