African Cultural Center Of Buffalo Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African Cultural Center Of Buffalo Inc 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, African Cultural Center Of Buffalo Inc generated $388.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $340.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO PROMOTE, SPONSOR AND DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION OF AND ALLEGIANCE TO AFRICAN AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE AND COMMIT TO ENHANCE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AMONG AFRICAN-AMERICAN YOUTHS THROUGH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITY WHERE AFRICAN AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN YOUTHS COULD DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION OF AND ALLEGIANCE TO AFRICAN AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENHANCED THE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AMONG AFRICAN-AMERICAN YOUTHS THROUGH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE ARTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jackie Mines Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $6,500 |
Dorothea Baxter-Hughes Director/chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Marilyn Gault Director/vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Mary Bonner Director/rec. Secretary | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Linda King-Bronner Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Toni Dubois Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $29,583 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $268,202 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $44,545 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $342,330 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $31,956 |
Investment income | $43 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $387,992 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $6,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $108,897 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,120 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,194 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $91,577 |
Advertising and promotion | $228 |
Office expenses | $12,973 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,498 |
Travel | $671 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,179 |
Interest | $1,922 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,476 |
Insurance | $18,774 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $340,591 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $321,998 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $72,923 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $22,993 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $53,317 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $250 |
Total assets | $471,481 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,518 |
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 | $14,786 |
Other liabilities | $32,265 |
Total liabilities | $94,569 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $251,091 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $125,821 |
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 | $471,481 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that African Cultural Center Of Buffalo Inc has recieved totaling $15,936.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | $15,905 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $31 |
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