Givens Foundation For African Amer Literature
- Assets
- $73.8k
- Revenue
- $81.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- St Louis Park, MN
- Founding
- 12/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 23-7338158
Organization Overview
Givens Foundation For African Amer Literature is located in St Louis Park, MN. The organization was established in 1973. 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. Givens Foundation For African Amer Literature 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 06/2024, Givens Foundation For African Amer Literature generated $81.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $102.7k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.9%) per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GIVENS FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND LEARNING THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE AND CELEBRATE AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE AND WRITERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BLACK MARKET READS-THE GIVENS FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS ARE COMMITTED TO BEING AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION THAT SUPPORTS THE MISSION AND GOALS OF PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMMING IN SUPPORT OF MINNESOTA'S CULTURAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVE FOR ITS CITIZENS AND TO SHOWCASE MINNESOTA BLACK LITERARY TALENT REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE FOUNDATION USES AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE AS A VEHICLE TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS. OUR BLACK MARKET READS PODCAST PROGRAM FEATURES LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BLACK AUTHORS IN AUTHORS IN DISCUSSION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BLACK LITERATURE IN THEIR CAREERS. THE PROGRAM SHOWCASES THE DIVERSITY OF BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE IN MN AND THROUGHOUT THE U.S. THE PODCAST ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO ALSO EXPERIENCE AND INTERACT WITH THESE AUTHORS THROUGH OUR DIVERSE GROUP OF PARTNERS. OUR CULTURE MATTERS WRITING WORKSHOP INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO OFFER CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED WRITING WORKSHOPS, USING AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERARY TEACHING ARTISTS, AND LITERATURE BY AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS LAUNCHED ITS PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS AT THE HENNEPIN COUNTY HOME SCHOOL FOR YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS.
THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO HAVE MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT ALIGN WITH ITS MISSION AND VISION. 1). OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH RAIN TAXI, A MINNEAPOLIS BASED NON-PROFIT LITERARY ORGANIZATION INVOLVES PARTICIPATING IN THEIR ANNUAL TWIN CITIES BOOK FESTIVAL THAT DRAWS OVER 10,000 VISITORS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST AND VARIOUS OTHER ONLINE FORUMS FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH BLACK AMERICAN AUTHORS. THE FESTIVAL AND OTHER PROGRAMMING WERE PRODUCED ONLINE. 2). OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH MINNEAPOLIS BASED BOOKSELLER MAEGERS & QUINN HAS INVOLVED SEVERAL EVENTS PARTNERING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS HIGHLIGHTING THE WORK OF MINNESOTA OR VISITING BLACK AMERICAN AUTHORS TO THE TWIN CITIES. 3). THE FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH OTHER LOCAL AND NON-LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FEATURING BLACK AMERICAN AUTHORS IN THEIR PROGRAMMING (HENNEPIN AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH; THE GREAT NORTHERN FESTIVAL; THE THIRD RAIL; ART FOR ART; MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL; ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD; TEACH FOR AMERICA AND EDUCATORS FOR EXCELLENCE.)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Herman J Milligan Jr PHD Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Charles Schafer Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stanley Jackson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roxanne Marie Givens President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,255 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,255 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $54,000 |
| Investment income | $607 |
| 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 | $81,862 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $538 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,961 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,600 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,805 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $469 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $379 |
| All other expenses | $635 |
| Total functional expenses | $102,729 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $413 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $73,421 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $73,834 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $73,834 |
| 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 | $73,834 |