Truartspeaks
- Assets
- $56.8k
- Revenue
- $244.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-4061997
Organization Overview
Truartspeaks is located in St Paul, MN. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Truartspeaks employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Truartspeaks 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 12/2022, Truartspeaks generated $244.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $234.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 34.4% per year over the past 2 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CULTIVATE LITERACY, LEADERSHIP, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE STUDY & APPLICATION OF SPOKEN WORD AND HIP HOP CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HIP HOP EDUCATION:TRUARTSPEAKS HAS A ROBUST LIST OF TEACHING ARTISTS IN OUR NETWORK, EACH REPRESENTATIVE OF SOME ELEMENT OR ASPECT OF SPOKEN WORD AND HIP HOP CULTURE, AND BEYOND.OUR CREW IS ROOTED AND TRAINED IN THE PILLARS OF OUR PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE, ENGAGING IN ONGOING AND REGULAR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE CONSTANTLY ENHANCING THEIR CRAFT ALONG WITH THEIR ABILITY TO FACILITATE THE SAFEST SPACE POSSIBLE FOR LEARNERS AT ALL STAGES, OF ALL AGES, AND MAKE-UPS.WE BELIEVE IN HIP HOP AS A TOOL FOR PERSONAL AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION, NEVER TEACHING ART FOR ART'S SAKE, ALWAYS STAYING TRUE TO THE CULTURE, AND HOPING TO BE A PART OF ONE'S EVER-GROWING KNOWLEDGE OF SELF THROUGH ART PRACTICE.
RACIAL EQUITY TRAINING:LIKE OUR ARTS-BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WE PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN THE REALMS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, RACIAL EQUITY, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING.THESE SESSIONS RANGE FROM DEEP DIVES INTO ANTI-RACISM WORK, STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY IN AND THROUGH THE ARTS, NARRATIVE STRATEGY WORK, ALLY-BASED WORKSHOPS, CREATING FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION, AND MORE.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:IT TAKES A VILLAGE AND KNOWLEDGE BENEFITS US ALL WHEN WE SHARE IT TOWARDS THE COLLECTIVE GOOD. AT TRUARTSPEAKS WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY YOUNG PERSON, EMERGING ARTIST, AND INSPIRING LEADER CAN BENEFIT FROM LEARNING THE BEST, LATEST, AND TRIED AND TRUE CULTURAL & ART PRACTICES.WITH AN EXTENSIVE HISTORY OF TRAINING EDUCATORS (K-COLLEGIATE, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR, COMMUNITY EDUCATORS, ETC), ARTISTS, AND CULTURE WORKERS, TRUARTSPEAKS OFFERS ONE ON ONE CONSULTATIONS IN A VARIETY OF AREAS, WORKSHOPS, SHORT AND LONG TERM RESIDENCIES, AND MORE.WE HAVE EXPERIENCE IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, WE HAVE OUR OWN SPECIFIC CURRICULUM ROOTED IN SPOKEN WORD & HIP HOP PEDAGOGY, A YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM ROOTED IN THE BLACK LITERARY TRADITION, HIP HOP SONGWRITING & MUSIC PRODUCTION, AND MORE."
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rogers Commings Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Arleta Little Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Santiago Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Latisha Jones Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $76,031 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $216,173 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $216,173 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,747 |
| Investment income | $22 |
| 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 | $244,942 |
| 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. | $76,031 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,031 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,173 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,457 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,595 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $95,357 |
| Advertising and promotion | $659 |
| Office expenses | $12,489 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,033 |
| Travel | $4,677 |
| 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 | $753 |
| Insurance | $678 |
| All other expenses | $279 |
| Total functional expenses | $234,371 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,151 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,250 |
| 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 | $399 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,959 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $56,759 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,653 |
| 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 | $6,653 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $48,106 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,000 |
| 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 | $56,759 |