D C Blues Society Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1988. 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. D C Blues Society 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 12/2023, D C Blues Society Inc generated $25.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE MISSION OF DCBS IS TO KEEP THE BLUES MUSIC TRADITIONS OF THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA ALIVE THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCES, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. DCBS RELIES SOLELY UPON THE DEDICATION OF ITS VOLUNTEERS TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION. FUNDING COMES FROM MEMBERSHIP DUES, PRIVATE DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIPS, GRANTS, SALES OF MERCHANDISE, NEWLETTER ADVERISING AND EVENT TICKET SALES. DCBS CARRIES OUT ITS PROGRAMS WITH REGULAR FREE EVENTS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, DCBS ALSO HOSTS 2-3 CONCERTS PER YEAR WHERE ADMISSION IS CHARGED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paloma Costa Director | 1 | $0 | |
Elliot Berke Director - Ended 12/2023 | 1 | $0 | |
Dorothy Hines Director | 1 | $0 | |
John Litwack Director | 1 | $0 | |
Ida Campbell Director | 1 | $0 | |
John Neumann President | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,616 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,913 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $25,529 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,181 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $2,028 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $29,477 |
Total expenses | $33,686 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $27,537 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $27,537 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $27,537 |