Langston
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $942.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 02/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Langston employed 3 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 12/2021, Langston generated $942.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $509.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.1% 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
2021
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
SEATTLE ARTISTS RELIEF FUND - IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC AND THE HARDSHIPS IT CAUSED FOR THE ENTIRE CREATIVE COMMUNITY LANGSTON JOINED WITH LOCAL BLACK ARTISTS TO CREATE AND ADMINISTER THIS RELIEF FUND FOR ARTISTS WHO LOST WORK DUE TO PANDEMIC CLOSURES AND CANCELLATIONS. AT THE TIME WE SUBSETTED THIS PROGRAM IN MAY OF 2021, SARF WAS THE LARGEST SINGLE SOURCE OF AID FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
SEATTLE BLACK FILM FESTIVAL - NOW IN ITS 18TH YEAR SBFF IS OUR LARGEST ANNUAL EVENT. THE FESTIVAL PRESENTS OVER 30 FILMS REPRESENTING A HUGE DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES AND STORIES FROM ACROSS THE BLACK DIASPORA. WE ALSO HOST WORKSHOPS AND PANELS FOR FILMMAKERS AND AUDIENCES ALIKE TO DIVE DEEPER INTO THE THEMES PRESENTED AND EXPLORE BLACK BRILLIANCE IN A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES AND EXPRESSIONS.
GENERAL PROGRAMS - EXPENSES FOR ALL PROGRAMS AS A WHOLE WHICH INCLUDE 2 SMALLER PROGRAMS SUCH AS WE OUT HERE AND PRODUCING ORIGINAL THEATRE. WE OUT HERE - THIS 4-DAY MID-JUNE SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITS AND PERFORMANCES IS CENTERED ON HEALTH, WELLNESS, BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES, AND CREATION & PERFORMANCE FOR BLACK ARTISTS OF MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES AND GENERATIONS. PRODUCING ORIGINAL THEATER - IN 2021 WE PRODUCED OUR THIRD ITERATION OF "THE EVOLUTION OF GRACE: "THE CLASSIC"", WRITTEN BY DEBRA KENDRICK AND CO-PRODUCED BY RESTORATION OF THE ARTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Timothy Lennon Executive Officer | Trustee | 40 | $82,000 |
Randy Engstrom Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Inye Wokoma Former Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ebony Arunga Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Naho Shioya Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sharon Nyree William Former Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $447,980 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $447,938 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $477 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $895,918 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $46,425 |
| 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 | $942,343 |
| 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. | $82,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $99,679 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,346 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,427 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,041 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $225,960 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $35,271 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $500 |
| Travel | $1,749 |
| 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 | $3,514 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $509,487 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,664,577 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,830 |
| 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 | $910 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,322 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $638 |
| Total assets | $1,688,277 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,119 |
| 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 | $33,119 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,635,568 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,590 |
| 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 | $1,688,277 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Langston has recieved totaling $438,906.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Group Health Foumdaiton Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $235,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GRIOT GIRLZ CONVENING; CREATIVE EQUITY FUND 2021 | $52,500 |
Satterberg Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Western States Arts Federation Denver, CO PURPOSE: SUBAWARDS | $43,839 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,567 |
Tegna Foundation Inc Tysons, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Goldbelt Heritage Foundation Juneau, AK | $678,169 | $2,466,525 |
Centrocultural Mexicano Redmond, WA | $1,206,257 | $2,680,609 |
Path With Art Seattle, WA | $2,031,532 | $2,438,156 |
Asia-Northwest Cultural Education Association Tacoma, WA | $252,423 | $1,459,616 |
Portland 5 Centers For The Arts Foundation Portland, OR | $140,561 | $1,203,023 |
Ingersoll Gender Center Seattle, WA | $863,153 | $449,154 |
Portland Rose Festival Foundation Portland, OR | $2,329,427 | $1,493,262 |
Northwest Folklife Seattle, WA | $1,273,751 | $1,146,546 |
Sisters Folk Festival Inc Sisters, OR | $3,152,481 | $1,369,782 |
The Vera Project Seattle, WA | $942,628 | $1,094,389 |
Saint Luke Productions Battle Ground, WA | $1,298,746 | $1,892,714 |
Terrain Programs Spokane, WA | $636,591 | $1,201,482 |