Nonprofit · EIN 91-1641230
ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SEATTLE, WA 98118
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $363,148 | $335,974 | $27,174 | $41,007 | $0 | $41,007 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $265,637 | $237,448 | $28,189 | $62,559 | $0 | $62,559 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $313,078 | $264,539 | $48,539 | $52,486 | $0 | $52,486 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $320,776
- Program service revenue
- $42,372
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,326
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $126,326
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,267
- Travel
- $17,478
- Program services (functional)
- $82,440
- Management and general (functional)
- $253,034
- Fundraising (functional)
- $500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $62,559
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,007
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,007
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,007
- Gross receipts
- $363,148
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afua Kouyate' | Executive Director Trustee or director | 25 | $110,000 | $33,678 |
| Madeline Brooks | Event Support Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nailah Bulley | Programming Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Aishe Keita | Volunteers Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol R Williams | President Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Evans | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Celeste Mann | Treasurer and Legal Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Noa Miyeko Piper | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afua Kouyate' | Executive Director Trustee or director | 50 | $41,670 |
| Madeline Brooks | Event Support Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nailah Bulley | Programming Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Aishe Keita | Volunteers Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carol R Williams | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Evans | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Celeste Mann | Treasurer and Legal Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Noa Miyeko Piper | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afua Kouyate' | Executive Director Trustee or director | 50 | $36,503 |
| Carol R Williams | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Noa Piper | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Celeste Mann | Treasurer and Legal Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Madeline Brooks | Event Support Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Aishe Keita | Volunteers Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Roger Evans | Fundraising and Grants Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Randi Kemp | Software Support Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Simbi Ntahobari | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6716 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-3631
- In care of
- % AFUA NDIAYE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 6716 RAINIER AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE WA 98118
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Afua Kouyate, 6716 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Afua Kouyate, 6716 RAINIER AVENUE SOUTH, Seattle WA 98118
- Signed the 990
- Afua Kouyate, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 722-6602
- Website
- WWW.ADEFUACENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NS SERVICES LLC
Mission
Adefua Cultural Education Workshop (A.C.E.W) WHO WE ARE (A.C.E.W), is a non-profit Organization that is central to youth and families within and surrounding Seattle communities. Providing year-round various interactive activities that engage, serves and have available West African experiences, both academically and socially to all generations. ADEFUA Vision Statement: Our vision is to enhance, maintain and sustain an African Arts Cultural Center that promotes jobs, economic development and arts education which influences healthy living and an intergenerational legacy. ADEFUA Mission: Our mission is create, expand and offer options for youth to enhance growth, personal development, and academic success through the study of African culture, music and dance.
Program accomplishments
- Community Classes, Events and Educational Programming Dance and Drum Classes Starting Classes are offered to Youth and Adults African Dance African Drumming Youth Performance Ensemble School Programs ADEFUA works in the preservation of Folkloric West African Cultures to youth and children. We are available to present performances, educational workshops, and inter-active celebrations for all occasions. Community Dance and exercises and LIVE Drumming Class. We also travel to Guinea once a year if possible.Expenses $11,293 · revenue $70,011
- We have opened up a space for workshops, meeting and group travel to Africa planning. We are the PNW Premier Provider for African Cultural & Heritage Activities, Gatherings, Lessons and Artifact Display. ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop is both locally and widely recognized as the proud Cultural Anchor for the African Cultural Arts Center, LLC.Expenses $13,499
- Rainier Valley Creative District-(RVCD), a is focusing on developing and maintaining relationships with community agencies, cultural councils, school districts, scholars, parents and education-focused organizations. Rainier Valley Creative District-(RVCD), values group cohesion, individual responsibility and personal development. Rainier Valley Creative District-(RVCD), recognizes and encourages individual with everyone working towards the same objectives; To unify the five neighborhoods in Rainier Valley through Art and Culture.Expenses $383
- The ACAC will be a state-of-the-art cultural facility dedicated to African history, dance, music, and the arts, offering: Art Gallery & Exhibit Spaces showcasing African and African American art and cultural artifacts. Indoor & Outdoor Performance Spaces for dance, music, and storytelling. Classrooms & Workshop Studios for cultural education, drumming, and dance. Artist Residency & Studio Spaces to nurture creative expression. Commercial Kitchen & Café for culinary experiences and community gatherings. ADEFUA Administrative Offices to coordinate cultural programs and events.Expenses $57,265 · grants $79,575 · revenue $80,569
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1641230
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,007
- Income (IRS master file)
- $363,148
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- February 11, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $363,148 | $335,974 | $41,007 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $265,637 | $237,448 | $62,559 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $313,078 | $264,539 | $52,486 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $217,023 | $208,926 | $18,564 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Afua Kouyate | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 91-1641230).
Questions about ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP
- What is the EIN of ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP is 91-1641230.
- Is ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2012.
- Are donations to ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP 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 ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP 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 ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP 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 ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Afua Kouyate.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (Afua Kouyate', Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ADEFUA CULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $363,148, expenses of $335,974 and total assets of $41,007 at year end.
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