WATC is a non-government, not-for-profit organization established under the 501(c) 3 laws within the United States with the mere purpose of bringing people together with interest in the American and Turkish, Turkic and Eurasian cultures.

WATC is a leading, independent and an umbrella organization committed to advancing the interaction among American and Turkish, Turkic and Eurasian people to promote and encourage continuing good relationship and understanding through its affiliate organizations regardless of their ethnic origin, religion and other preferences.

WATC brings people together by hosting public programs and private events featuring leaders and experts with diverse views on a wide range of global and regional topics through task forces, executive forums, luncheons, conferences, studies, and leadership dialogue.

WATC oversees 21 affiliate organizations representing 12 states in the West, namely, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming .