Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble 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 06/2022, Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble Inc generated $181.4k 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 (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $183.4k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESENT AND PRESERVE AFRICAN DIASPORAN DANCE, DRUM AND CULTURE THROUGH WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES, PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS,AND RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: OFFER CLASSES IN AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND ADULTS, IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS; DEVELOP CURRICULUM MATERIALS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. PERFORMANCE/PRODUCTION: DEVELOP AND PRODUCE AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM PERFORMANCE. TOURING: PERFORM AFRO-CUBAN, WEST AFRICAN AND CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM FOR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND IN CONCERT HALLS, WIDELY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Fasina Wilkie Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $36,000 |
Dorothy Wilkie Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $21,027 |
Robin Childs President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tabatha Leach Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Noelina Collins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amanda Green Hull Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $29,857 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $110,504 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,361 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $41,085 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $181,447 |
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. | $77,371 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,841 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,958 |
Payroll taxes | $7,133 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,566 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,795 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,430 |
Information technology | $1,587 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,627 |
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 | $3,517 |
All other expenses | $5,568 |
Total functional expenses | $183,350 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $158,528 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,035 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $99,378 |
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 | $1,465 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $250 |
Total assets | $262,656 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,000 |
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 | $10,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $16,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $119,974 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $126,682 |
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 | $262,656 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble Inc has recieved totaling $50,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020, 2021, AND 2022 | $25,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: RELIEF AND RECOVERY SUPPORT | $25,000 |
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