Griot Circle
- Assets
- $258.6k
- Revenue
- $390.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 07/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 11-3364328
Organization Overview
Griot Circle is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Griot Circle employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Griot Circle is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Griot Circle generated $390.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $525.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT FOR ELDER LGBT PEOPLE. PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR OLDER LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS, AND PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRIOT CIRCLE, INC. PROVIDES PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO ITS MEMBERS THAT INCLUDE MEN OVER 50, AN HIV SUPPORT GROUP, WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP, A WEEKLY BOOK CLUB AND WOOD CARVING, COMPUTER, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION, HEALTH MANAGEMENT, TAI CHI AND SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDE ON SITE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND CONGREGATE LUNCH. THROUGH ITS VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, MEMBERS ENGAGE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVOCATE FOR LGBT ELDER COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jose Albino Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $105,464 |
Eishell Tillery Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay Pastrana PHD Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andriene Johnson Co-Chair | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Eileen Rodriguez Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Amanda Lugg Co-Chair | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $122,130 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $257,773 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $379,903 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,924 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $390,827 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,464 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,968 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $224,706 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,069 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,876 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,985 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,179 |
| Travel | $165 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,159 |
| All other expenses | $11,857 |
| Total functional expenses | $525,536 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,889 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,100 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $131,657 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,966 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $258,612 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,888 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $17,888 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $240,724 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $258,612 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Griot Circle has recieved totaling $64,731.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Services & Advocacy For Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Tikkun Olam Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
Stonewall Community Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,726 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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|---|---|---|
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Urban Resource Institute New York, NY | $63,202,447 | $74,244,658 |
Mount Sinai Health System Executive V P For Finance New York, NY | $0 | $70,946,441 |
Birch Family Services Inc New York, NY | $68,113,610 | $78,917,553 |
Catholic Charities Of The Roman Catholic Diocese Of Syracuse Ny Syracuse, NY | $64,792,131 | $74,096,320 |
Mary Haven Center Of Hope Port Jefferson, NY | $26,765,963 | $57,662,471 |