Langston
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $824.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 02/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-2515412
Organization Overview
Langston is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Langston employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Langston 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, Langston generated $824.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $716.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.8% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN AND ADVANCE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH BLACK ARTS AND CULTURE. OUR VISION IS CULTIVATING BLACK BRILLIANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SEATTLE BLACK FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATED ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY. AS THE LONGEST RUNNING BLACK FILM FESTIVAL IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, THIS IS OUR BIGGEST PROGRAM. 990 PEOPLE WERE IN ATTENDANCE WITH 304 PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED AT A FREE OR REDUCED PRICE. THE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED OVER 60 FILMS REPRESENTING THE DIVERSE VOICES OF BLACK FILMMAKERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. WE HOST PANELS, WORKSHOPS AND ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS TO DIVE DEEPER INTO THE THEMES PRESENTED AND EXPLORE BLACK BRILLIANCE THROUGH MULTIPLE MEDIUMS.
THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS - THIS YEAR WE BROUGHT IN TWO NEW EXPERIMENTAL WORKS. DISPERSED, WOMEN OF REGION SIX, DIRECTED BY OLISA ENRICO AND THE THINGS AROUND US WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY AHAMFULE J. OLUO. DISPERSED WAS A CULMINATION OF 3 YEARS OF WORKSHOPS THAT PRODUCED A PLAY WRITTEN BY A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN. THE THINGS AROUND US WAS A ONE PERSON SHOW THAT COMBINED MUSIC AND STORYTELLING TO CAPTURE THE LIFE STORY OF AHAMEFULE J. OLUO.
GENERAL PROGRAMS AND SERIES EXPENSES FOR ALL OUR PROGRAMS AS A WHOLE INCLUDING SMALLER ANNUAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS WORLD CANCER DAY AND REEL YOUTH FILM CAMP. WORLD CANCER DAY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CIERA SISTERS, IS A DAY-LONG SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, PANELS AND PERFORMANCES CENTERING WOMEN'S HEALTH. REEL YOUTH IS A WEEK-LONG WORKSHOP WITH BIPOC YOUTH FOCUSED ON CREATING A FILM PRODUCTION AND HANDS-ON LEARNING FOR ALL ASPECTS OF FILMMAKING. THIS YEAR WE HELD TWO REEL YOUTH WORKSHOPS, ONE IN THE SUMMER AND ONE IN THE WINTER. WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND THIS PROGRAM. MOVE GROOVE AND EXPLORE WAS A WEEKLY MULTIGENERATIONAL SERIES OF MULTIPLE GENRES OF MOVEMENT TO BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR THE BODY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE TASTE OF MADARAKA DINNER SERIES, AN OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING OF THE WIZ, HET HERU HEALING DANCE RETREAT, INSPIRED CHILD/VERBAL OASIS POETRY FESTIVAL AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ebony Arunga Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $33,333 |
Anthony Tackett Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Naho Shioya Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Engstrom Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gilda Sheppard Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marie Kidhe Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $518,679 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $275,010 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $793,689 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,556 |
| 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 | $824,245 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $333,121 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $27,227 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,756 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,367 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $223,159 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,932 |
| Office expenses | $48,722 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $22,461 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $479 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,500 |
| All other expenses | $276 |
| Total functional expenses | $716,000 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,986,535 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,000 |
| 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 | $1,808 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,013,343 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,929 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,929 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,010,414 |
| 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 | $2,013,343 |