Instruments 4 Africa is located in Garland, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, 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. Instruments 4 Africa 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, Instruments 4 Africa generated $726.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $524.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
CULTURAL PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE TOLERANCE AND PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION, BUILD YOUTH CAPACITY AND COMMUNITY AND COUNTER VIOLENT EXTREMISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CULTURAL FESTIVALS FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION: PRODUCTION OF CULTURAL FESTIVALS IN AREAS OF MALI AFFECTED BY TERRORISM AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM. PRODUCTION OF FESTIVALS INCLUDES ORGANIZAING AND TRAINING LOCAL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY LEADERS TO COME TOGETHER TO SHARE CULTURE AND PARTICIPATE IN PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE TOLERANCE, PEACE AND RECONCILIATION IN THE COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY VIOLENT EXTREMISM. INSTRUMENTS 4 AFRICA COLLABORATED WITH OVER 50 COMMUNITIES, THAT IMPACTED APPROXIMATELY 100,000 PARTICIPANTS.
ROOTS AND BRANCHES: U.S. STUDENTS AT HBCUS AND MALIAN YOUTH BUILDING SKILLS AND EXPLORING CULTURAL COMMONALITIES. A KEY FEATURE OF THESE EVENTS WILL BE WEB-BASED CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN PEOPLE AT U.S. AND MALIAN LEARNING INSTITUTIONS. PRIORITIZING YOUTH FROM OUTSIDE THE MALIAN CAPITAL, THE EVENTS WILL FEATURE TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, TALKS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS, PERFORMANCES BY INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS, BOTH MODERN AND TRADITIONAL FOLKLORE TROUPES, FILMS, SPORTS, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul Chandler Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $56,000 |
Tama Walley Trustee | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Hilary Thomas-Liston Trustee | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Yves Paizeau Trustee | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Lamine Soumano Trustee | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $124,669 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $529,688 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $654,357 |
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 | $72,494 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $726,851 |
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. | $56,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $87,574 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,033 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $879 |
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 | $4,076 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $31,359 |
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 | $20,384 |
Insurance | $7,019 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $524,458 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $219,146 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,907 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $111,771 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,830 |
Other assets | $12,844 |
Total assets | $363,498 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,143 |
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 | $14,143 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $349,355 |
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 | $363,498 |
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