Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee Foundation Inc.

The Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 2013, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It operates as a 501(c)(3) entity with the mission to engage, educate, and empower Nigerian-Americans, as well as all minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals globally[1][2].

Mission and Vision

NAPAC Foundation's mission is to foster community development through education, health, social responsibility, justice, advocacy, and economic empowerment. The organization aims to serve as the center-point for Nigerian-American progress in the United States, expanding its reach to support minorities worldwide[1][2].

Activities and Impact

Over the years, NAPAC Foundation has delivered significant support to communities in need:

• Food Security: Provided over 35,000 cooked meals to food-insecure individuals in Nigeria and developed a capacity to serve over 600,000 meals monthly[1].
• Education: Offered scholarships exceeding $10,000 to Nigerian-American students for college education[1].
• Health: Distributed more than 270 free COVID-19 tests to Black and Brown communities in the United States[1].

Governance

The organization is led by a board of directors which includes members such as Adeniran Koko, Yetunde Omilana, Ayodeji Olawunmi, Zainab Mohammed, Stan Mukoro, Modupe Olaiya, Albert Wright, and Samuel Omolewu. The board conducts formal orientations for new members and ensures that all members understand their roles and responsibilities[3].

Legal Status

NAPAC Foundation Inc. is registered with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 46-2205691, classifying it as a tax-exempt organization under U.S. law[3][5].

This distinction allows it to receive donations that are deductible under U.S. tax law, thereby supporting its community-focused initiatives.

In addition to NAPAC Foundation Inc., there are related entities such as NAPAC California State-PAC and NAPAC USA, Inc., which are separate organizations with distinct legal statuses and focuses[4].

However, the NAPAC Foundation Inc. specifically focuses on education, health, and advocacy for Nigerian Americans.

[1] https://www.napacfdn.org [2] https://www.napacfdn.org/about-us.html [3] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/46-2205691 [4] https://napaccal.org/what-is-napac/ [5] https://app.candid.org/profile/9325872