Diatribe Inc is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2018. 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, Diatribe Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Diatribe 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, Diatribe Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 71.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 76.4% 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
THE DIATRIBE USES RESTORATIVE ART TO DISRUPT HISTORICAL SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION BY REIMAGINING EDUCATION, HOLISTICALLY HONORING THE COMMUNITY BY CREATING AN UNAPOLOGETIC VISION FOR LIBERATION THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG POETS AND THEIR SELF-EXPRESSION. DIATRIBE OFFERS AN ONLINE COLLECTION OF YOUTH POETRY PERFORMANCES AND VIDEOS OF OUR PUBLIC ART PROJECTS AND THE PROCESS TO CREATE THEM, SHARING THE STORIES OF NEIGHBORS AND STUDENTS ALONG THE WAY. DIATRIBE OFFERS FREE, DOWNLOADABLE PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AS WELL AS OUR IDENTITIES PROVIDING RICH CONTENT TO EXPLORE POETRY AS A MEDIUM FOR SELF-EXPRESSION.
POETRY EMPOWERED PROGRAM USES POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS AND INTERSECTIONAL IDENTITIES.
THE 49507 PROJECT IS A COMMUNITY RECLAMATION INITIATIVE THAT COMMISSIONS ARTISTS WHO ARE A REFLECTION OF RESIDENTS TO DESIGN UNAPOLOGETIC AND HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC ART CO-CREATED THROUGH LISTENING SESSIONS.
WRITING TO RIGHT WRONGS TEACHES YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT REDLINING AND GENTRIFICATION AND HOW TO GET ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marcel B Price Former Executive Director | 35 | $116,667 | |
Rachel Gleason Leader Of Educational Program | 35 | $46,980 | |
Ericka Thompson Former Youth Experience Manag | 35 | $40,000 | |
Javier Cervantes Director | Officer | 35 | $38,447 |
Jodi L Tamminga Director | Officer | 35 | $35,000 |
Leslie C Orduna Director | Officer | 20 | $20,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,336,854 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,336,854 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,609 |
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 | $1,342,463 |
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. | $297,094 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $556,834 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,652 |
Payroll taxes | $24,210 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $287,273 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,637 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $78,108 |
Office expenses | $19,454 |
Information technology | $3,786 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $66 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $5,346 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $100,649 |
Total functional expenses | $1,423,332 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $616,934 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,672 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $27,142 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $450 |
Other assets | $1,730 |
Total assets | $651,928 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $128,008 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $94,219 |
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 | -$34,924 |
Total liabilities | $187,303 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $464,625 |
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 | $651,928 |