Prophet World Beat Productions is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, 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. Prophet World Beat Productions 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 12/2020, Prophet World Beat Productions generated $169.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $136.5k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.6%) per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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A MULTI-CULTURAL ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING, PRESENTING AND PRESERVING THE AFRICAN AND INDIGENOUS CULTURES OF THE WORLD THROUGH MUSIC, ART, DANCE, EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BLACK HISTORY MONTHCELEBRATED ANNUALLY AND ATTRACTING SAN DIEGO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. 2020 INCLUDED BLACK COMIX DAY, A FREE FAMILY EVENT FEATURING COMIC ARTISTS AND WRITERS WITH LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS.THIS 2 DAY EVENT IS A PARTNERSHIP AND WBC WAS ABLE TO SPONSOR GUESTS AND PRODUCTION COSTS. BLACK COMIX DAY INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY 600 GUESTS. BHM ALSO INCLUDES OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER,TRIBUTE TO THE REGGAE LEGENDS ATTENDED BY 600 GUESTS. OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE POETRY NIGHTS WITHYOUTH GROUPS ON A WEEKLY BASIS WITH 100 GUESTS EACH NIGHT.
WORLDBEAT AT HOMEDEVELOPED AFTER MANDATORY COVID-19 SHUTDOWN. WBC INVESTED IN BROADCAST EQUIPMENT TOCONTINUE ANNUAL PROGRAMMING. 2020 INCLUDED RECORDED EVENTS AND LIVE GUESTS VIA ZOOM THAT BROADCASTED ONTO SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SUCH AS YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK. GUESTS WERE INVITED FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND COUNTRY. ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS INCLUDED MULTI-CULTURAL EARTH DAY AND 7 DAY KWANZAA CELEBRATION. ADDITIONAL VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDED UNDER THE CRESCENT MOON:POETRY AND OPEN MIC, TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY'S ASCENSION, COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: MALCOLM X 95TH BIRTHDAY PANEL, AFRICAN PRESENCE IN LATIN AMERICA SERIES FEATURING HISTORIAN RUNOKO RASHIDI, AFRO-MEXICO: THE (IN)VISIBILIZATION OF BLACKNESS IN MEXICO & STRUGGLE FOR INCLUSION SERIES, DHARMA TALK: CULTIVATING AWAKENING EMOTIONS BY TUERE SALA, AND THE AFRICAN PRESENCE AND BLACK COMMUNITIES OF PERU.
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAYCELEBRATED ANNUALLY AND ATTRACTING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL OVER SAN DIEGO COUNTY. THIS ANNUAL CELEBRATION INCLUDES GUEST SPEAKERS, LIVE MUSIC, CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, CHILDRENS ART ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, AND CULTURAL VENDORS. OVER 700 ATTENDEES COME TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AND THE DIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Makeda Cheatom Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Ruben Seja President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Patricia Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karla Broady Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donny Dailey Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Marc Chavez Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $89,585 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,397 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,982 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,315 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $12,488 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,162 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $16,897 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $169,844 |
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. | $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 | $5,243 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,180 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,923 |
Office expenses | $13,239 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,641 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $103 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,359 |
Insurance | $4,243 |
All other expenses | $35,499 |
Total functional expenses | $136,509 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,156 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,171 |
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 | $46,043 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $86,370 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,960 |
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 | $21,089 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $29,049 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,321 |
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 | $86,370 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Prophet World Beat Productions has recieved totaling $43,191.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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California Humanities Oakland, CA PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Thursday Club Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,337 |
Dr Bronners Family Foundation Vista, CA PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,250 |
Patricia And Paul Bragg Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $2,500 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $104 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Musicares Foundation Inc Santa Monica, CA | $28,828,154 | $32,357,649 |
San Francisco Jazz Organization San Francisco, CA | $64,965,614 | $11,913,007 |
Music Concourse Community Partnership San Francisco, CA | $31,271,076 | $4,428,131 |
Berkeley Music Group Berkeley, CA | $6,181,022 | $4,579,247 |
Kronos Performing Arts Assn San Francisco, CA | $1,591,460 | $2,774,082 |
Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey, CA | $3,593,346 | $4,129,138 |
Mosier Community School Foundation Inc Mosier, OR | $3,936,713 | $2,235,279 |
Carmel Bach Festival Inc Carmel, CA | $1,675,160 | $2,099,477 |
Camerata Pacifica Santa Barbara, CA | $1,526,106 | $1,221,933 |
American Bach Soloists San Francisco, CA | $908,845 | $1,282,181 |
Music For Minors Inc San Carlos, CA | $710,130 | $1,519,051 |
New West Symphony Association Thousand Oaks, CA | $774,216 | $1,642,962 |