Weeks Educational and Social Advocacy Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Providing quality education to empower young people, especially girls, to pursue positive changes in their local and global communities, providing healthcare assistance, and assisting families, especially immigrants, to develop independence and the ability to navigate the systems of care available to them in the communities in which they reside.
- Income
- $3.6 million
- Spending
- $3.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 98%
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 24
- Highest pay
- $132,200, president and director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 54% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 111% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 10 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.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
- $3.2 million spent. Creative Learning Academy (CLA) The Head Start contract at the Crown Heights location concluded its fourth year of operations in June 2025. New York City Department of Education (DOE) submitted its application for renewal to the federal government in February 2025. We responded to a Request for Information (RFI) from the DOE indicating we want to continue to provide services at the same level. Enrollment at the Crown Heights location increased, but it is still below full funding capacity. The Head Start program provided wraparound services for children and families. Both Birth-to-Five and Head Start programs experienced increased parent involvement due in part to the active outreach efforts of the Family Workers. Community-based groups offered fitness and dance classes. Children participated in several school trips, sometimes accompanied by family representatives. The Birth-to-Five contract in Staten Island is flourishing and it achieved maximum capacity (60 children) during the school year! The center is well-received in the community, particularly among immigrant families. This was not CLA's stated goal, but we have welcomed and open the school space to supporting immigrant families. Fortuitously, all classrooms have at least one bilingual Spanish-speaking staff assigned which enhances communication with families who are English Language Learners. The center was invited to participate in the DOE-funded pilot program, SDY+, which provides extended day services to 3K and PreK children. Accordingly, the school day was expanded to 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. We hired a part-time Instructional Support Specialist to supplement services for children with special needs and ensure we comply with NYC and NYS regulations. Both centers benefitted from instructional support services and evaluations for children with special needs provided by the DOE. Immigrant Family Assistance WESAP staff provided guidance for immigrant families as they navigated the social services and education systems in New York City. WESAP also provided financial assistance to families when they encountered events that pose hardship. Families received financial assistance ranging from $250 - $1000 per family. Foreign Assistance WESAP continues to provide tuition and health assistance to youth and families in Liberia. More than 20 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. The building renovation in Monrovia is close to completion! We anticipate it will be ready for lodging no later than December 2025. WESAP has partnered with two US-based nonprofits, Team Heart and Strategic Aid Partners, to help to strengthen the health care system in Liberia. Dr. Curtis traveled to Liberia in October 2024 with Dr. Amy Fiedler (Team Heart) and Mr. Andrew Clark (Strategic Aid Partners) to meet with the administration of the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK) and the Minister of Health regarding establishing a cardio-thoracic surgery unit at JFK. JFK and the Ministry of Health expressed their sincere desire to partner with us and disclosed some steps they have already taken to bring this to fruition. We will return within the year to assess progress. WESAP is the liaison to the Liberian-based partners.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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