Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre, operating under the name Bi-Okoto, is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2002. 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. As of 12/2021, Bi-Okoto employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bi-Okoto 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, Bi-Okoto generated $328.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $324.7k 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:
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WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE WHILE APPRECIATING THE CULTURAL EXPRESSION OF OTHERS. OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE PROMOTE AND SHARE THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF AFRICA AND AFRICANS USING DRUMS MUSIC DANCE FOOD LANGUAGES AND OTHER ARTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLASSES & SUMMER CAMP - YEAR LONG CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED TO STUDENTS AGES 5 TO ADULTS IN AFRICAN DANCE DRUM AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE CAPOEIRA AFRICAN COOKING AND PHILOSOPHY AND AFRICAN LAMGUAGES. THE SUMMER CAMP EXPOSES CHILDREN TO AFRICAN CULTURE IN AREAS OF MUSIC DANCE FIELD TRIPS LANGUAGES HAND-MADE CRAFTS AND CHARACTER BUILDING EXERCISES AND ACTIVITIES. THE LAST DAY OF CAMP INCLUDE A PERFORMANCE & ART EXHIBITION BY THE STUDENTS FOR THEIR PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. IN 2021 OUR REACH WAS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED AS WE WERE STILL RECOVERING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
VIRTUAL HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AND TRAINING IN DANCE DRUM MUSIC ART FOOD AND LANGUAGE. LECTURE DEMONSTRATION TIME SAMPLER FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTERACTIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY AND BASED ON STATEWIDE NATIONAL ARTS & HUMANITIES STANDARDS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS TO UTILIZE THEIR CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS AWARENESS OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES WHILE BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM. WITH OVER 145 PERFORMANCES ANNUALLY BI-OKOTO REACHED OVER 2,455 ADULTS AND CHILDREN DURING 2021 SCHOOL YEAR. VERY LOW NUMBERS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL COLLEGES THAT OCCUR FOR A MINIMUM OF A WEEK PERIOD. OUR RESIDENCY PROGRAMS INTRODUCE BASIC MUSIC DANCE AND THEATRE SKILLS WHILE APPLYING LANGUAGE ARTS MATH AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM THROUGH RECOGNITION OF PATTERNS SHAPES IN DANCE BEATS AND RHYTHMS. THE RESIDENCY ENDS WITH A CULMINATING EVENT BY THE STUDENTS & FACULTY. WE CONDUCTED 9 RESIDENCES 2 VIRTUAL AND 7 IN-PERSON WITH 2,975 STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Emily F Ajamufua Teaching And Performing Artist | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Olushola Kunmi Benjamin Teaching And Performing Artist | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $85,370 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $125,127 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $66,164 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $210,497 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $118,019 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $328,516 |
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. | $82,076 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,623 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $73,709 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,798 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,334 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,166 |
Office expenses | $4,401 |
Information technology | $1,551 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $107,150 |
Travel | $3,970 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,766 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,614 |
All other expenses | $147 |
Total functional expenses | $324,682 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,173 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $165,088 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $756,005 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $928,266 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,932 |
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 | $62,847 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $331,490 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $468,269 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $459,939 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $58 |
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 | $928,266 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre has recieved totaling $20,054.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Andrew Jergens Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE E SIN MI | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $54 |
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