Amistad Research Center is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Amistad Research Center employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amistad Research Center 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, Amistad Research Center generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
COLLECTS ORIGINAL SOURCE MATERIALS ON AMERICAN ETHNIC HISTORY, RACE RELATIONS AND CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE AFRICAN DIASPORA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLLECTS AND MAKES ACCESSIBLE TO RESEARCH SCHOLARS, BOOKS, PERIODICALS, PHOTOGRAPHS,MICROFORMS,FILM AND VIDEOTAPE TO SUPPORT ITS MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kara Tucina Olidge Executive Director | 40 | $170,000 | |
Kim Boyle ESQ President/chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Theon Wilson ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linetta Gilbert Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Byron Stewart Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Rosanne Adderley Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $135,039 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $997,355 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,132,394 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,240 |
Investment income | $242,649 |
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 | $4,060 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,567,988 |
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. | $171,760 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $137,760 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $560,778 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $60,256 |
Other employee benefits | $73,977 |
Payroll taxes | $52,724 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $305 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $55,912 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,528 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $12,747 |
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 | $49,772 |
All other expenses | $128,909 |
Total functional expenses | $1,289,548 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $505,153 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $32,551 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,754 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $467,259 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,001 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,419,155 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,965,000 |
Total assets | $6,399,873 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,138 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $102,836 |
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 | $154,974 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $635,998 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,608,901 |
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 | $6,399,873 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Amistad Research Center has recieved totaling $547,574.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ARTIST ARCHIVAL RESEARCH RESIDENCIES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE RIVERS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART & THOUGHT | $500,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $27,526 |
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $20,037 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Glass-Glen Burnie Foundation San Antonio, TX | $57,955,575 | $7,795,930 |
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation Houston, TX | $14,327,561 | $1,485,128 |
Restland Memorial Park Assn Houston, TX | $24,470,404 | $2,045,999 |
Fort Worth South Inc Fort Worth, TX | $860,900 | $1,913,143 |
Air Legends Foundation San Antonio, TX | $20,115,931 | $3,195,000 |
Deep Ellum Foundation Dallas, TX | $1,616,864 | $1,817,112 |
Amistad Research Center New Orleans, LA | $6,399,873 | $1,567,988 |
Beauvoir The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library Biloxi, MS | $22,161,928 | $771,577 |
Society Of Martha Washington Laredo, TX | $723,643 | $1,002,745 |
Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission Baton Rouge, LA | $2,059,836 | $846,137 |
Austin Womans Club Austin, TX | $1,305,535 | $850,027 |
Chickasaw Inkana Foundation Tupelo, MS | $8,909,718 | $7,113,209 |