Oromo Cultural Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary objective of the Oromo Cultural Center is to foster education, cultural growth, social integration, and job search support for underserved communities, with a particular focus on the Oromo community residing within the Seattle metropolitan area. By providing a comprehensive range of services and resources, the center aims to empower individuals and families with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in their new environment while preserving and celebrating their rich Oromo heritage. Education stands as a fundamental pillar of the Oromo Cultural Center's mission. Recognizing the transformative power of education, the center strives to offer academic support programs, tutoring services, and scholarships to enhance individuals' educational opportunities and achievements within the Oromo community. The Oromo C Center endeavors to promote personal growth and pave the way for a brighter future by addressing educational disparities and empowering individuals through knowledg
- Income
- $0
- Spending
- $24,000
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $24,000, director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $24,000 spent. Social Services, Resource Navigation, and Employment Support: The Oromo Cultural Center provided community members with resource navigation, basic needs support, and job readiness assistance. Services included connecting individuals to health resources, providing housing referrals, offering translation assistance, offering application support, and offering employment search guidance. Staff and volunteers helped families access essential services, complete forms, and navigate complex systems. The program also offered resume help and job search workshops to support economic stability. These efforts advanced the organization's exempt purpose by improving access to community resources, reducing barriers, and promoting self-sufficiency.
- Educational Support and Youth Programs: The Oromo Cultural Center offered comprehensive educational support to youth and adults, encompassing tutoring, academic enrichment, language development, and literacy support. Services were focused on reducing educational disparities among immigrant and refugee families. The program helped students improve academic performance, strengthen study skills, and access school resources. The center also offered parent engagement workshops to help families understand the school system and support their children's success. These efforts advanced the organization's exempt purpose by promoting education and community empowerment.
- Cultural Preservation and Community Engagement: The organization delivered cultural education programs, community gatherings, language classes, and cultural heritage workshops designed to preserve and promote Oromo traditions, music, history, and identity. Activities brought together youth, parents, and elders to strengthen cultural pride and intergenerational connections. Public cultural events increased awareness of Oromo history and promoted greater social inclusion within the broader Seattle community. These programs advanced the exempt purpose by fostering cultural understanding, strengthening identity, and supporting community cohesion.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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