irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10KImmigrant Family Assistance: WESAP staff provides guidance for immigrant families as they navigate the social services and education systems in New York City. WESAP also provides financial assistance to families when they encounter events that pose hardship. Families received financial assistance ranging from $250 - $1000 per family.
- #2 $38KForeign Assistance: WESAP continues to provide tuition and health assistance to youth and families in Liberia. More than 10 children benefit from tuition assistance. Health assistance is given on a case-by-case basis. WESAP provides funding for teacher salaries in a K-12 school on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia. WESAP also works with alumni associations based in the United States to assist schools in Liberia. WESAP is helping to renovate a building that has been the headquarters of the local partner nonprofit. When completed the space is anticipated to provide lodging, etc. for organizations and professionals who will travel to Liberia to provide pro bono services.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Foreign Assistance
Provides tuition and health assistance to over 10 children in Liberia, funds teacher salaries in a K–12 school near Monrovia, and supports infrastructure improvements for a local nonprofit partner.
Immigrant Family Assistance
Provides guidance and financial assistance ($250–$1,000 per family) to Liberian immigrant families in New York City as they navigate education and social service systems.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Girls' Education Access Initiatives 1 activity
- Education and healthcare access in LiberiaProvides tuition and health assistance to children and families in Liberia, supporting more than 10 children with educational costs and expanding access to healthcare for children with physical trauma.
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Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
- Funding for teacher salaries in LiberiaFunds teacher salaries at a K-12 school on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia, as part of its support for education infrastructure.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Support for Liberian immigrants in the U.S.Provides assistance to recent Liberian immigrants in the United States, including guidance and financial support to help them navigate social services, education systems, and cultural transition, primarily in New York City. Offers grants ranging from $250 to $1,000 per family.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Support for pro bono service delivery in LiberiaSupports the renovation of a building in Liberia to serve as lodging for organizations and professionals providing pro bono services, facilitating sustained community support.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Economic mobility programs for Liberian communitiesCreates and implements programs aimed at generating economic mobility for Liberian communities both in Liberia and among Liberian immigrants in the United States.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.63M
Contributions & grants$3.58M99%
Program service revenue$3K0%
Investment income$47K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.52M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.96M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.80M
Cash$629K
Investments$0
Liabilities$970K
Net assets$825K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +36.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Aurelia L Curtis | President and Director | 40 | $132K |
board members · 9
- Adenike Morakinyo — Board Member
- Barbara Prideaux — Treasurer and Director
- Duane Felton Esq — Board Member
- Geneva Morris — Vice Chairperson
- Linda Weeks — Director
- MR Sayngee Weeks — Chairperson
- Margarita Fernandez — Secretary and Director
- Monica Ketter Wright — Director
- Sabrina Gard MD — Board Member
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Alumni associations in the United States Partner — Collaborates with U.S.-based alumni associations to support schools in Liberia.
- Local partner nonprofit in Liberia Partner — Partners with a local nonprofit in Liberia to renovate its headquarters building for use by visiting professionals providing pro bono services.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Integration Through Relationship Buildingmethodology: community_integrationBy helping Liberian youth and families build meaningful connections in new environments, the organization fosters successful integration because social belonging enables sustained engagement with education and social services.
- Direct Navigation Support for Immigrant Familiesmethodology: direct_navigation_supportBy providing direct guidance to immigrant families, the organization improves access to education and social services because personalized navigation reduces systemic barriers and increases system utilization.
- Human Dignity-Centered Approachmethodology: human-dignity-centered approachBy centering human dignity in programming, the organization increases access to education, expands social development, and improves healthcare outcomes because treating individuals with dignity strengthens engagement and systemic equity.
- Transnational Community Partnership Modelmethodology: transnational_community_partnershipBy combining direct financial support to students and schools in Liberia with collaboration from U.S.-based alumni associations, the organization advances education and health outcomes because diaspora engagement strengthens accountability and resource mobilization.