Mesquite, TX

IGBO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

EIN 75-2428642

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions Black communities

Mission

To create a supportive environment where Igbo people can maintain their cultural heritage and traditions, promote unity and collaboration, and strengthen the community’s presence within the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About IGBO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

Igbo Community Association of Nigeria (ICAN DFW) is a Dallas–Fort Worth area 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes and supports Igbo people and affiliated groups in the region. The organization operates a dedicated Igbo Community Educational and Cultural Center in Mesquite and runs recurring community programs such as monthly member meetings, a food pantry, and cultural celebrations.

In recent years ICAN DFW has shown measurable financial growth and organizational activity: annual filings for calendar years 2023–2024 report increasing contributions and net assets, and the group has continued to host cultural events (including its annual Igbo Day/New Yam Festival) and local/regional gatherings. The association serves as an umbrella organization for Igbo groups in the DFW metroplex and focuses on cultural preservation, community support, and civic engagement.

Notable achievements

Established community cultural center

Operates the Igbo Community Educational and Cultural Center in Mesquite, providing a permanent home for meetings, cultural programs, and community services.

Sustained financial growth (2023–2024)

Returned increased contributions and net assets in recent Form 990 filings (notable growth between calendar years 2023 and 2024), strengthening the organization’s financial position and program capacity.

Regular community programs and signature events

Runs an ongoing food pantry, monthly meetings for members and local groups, and annual cultural events such as Igbo Day/New Yam Festival that engage the local Igbo diaspora and wider community.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.2M
Annual revenue: $588K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 75-2428642
Location: Mesquite, TX
Website: www.icandfw.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (IRS recognition established in 2015).

Profiled on major nonprofit databases and directories used by donors and researchers (e.g., GuideStar/Candid, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator listing).

Serves as the umbrella Igbo organization for the Dallas–Fort Worth area and is referenced by local community groups and regional guides for Nigerian/Igbo cultural activities.

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