Chiku Awali African Dance Arts & Culture Inc
- Assets
- $7.8k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Suffern, NY
- Founding
- 07/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 16-1648415
Organization Overview
Chiku Awali African Dance Arts & Culture Inc is located in Suffern, NY. The organization was established in 2003. 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, Chiku Awali African Dance Arts & Culture Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chiku Awali African Dance Arts & Culture 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, Chiku Awali African Dance Arts & Culture Inc generated $59.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $64.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 6 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHIKU AWALI SPARKS YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT TO DANCE, DRUM, AND DREAM, ONE STEP, ONE SOUND, AND ONE STORY AT A TIME. ITS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF AFRICAN DANCE, MUSIC, AND CULTURE. IT SEEKS TO CULTURALLY ENRICH AND ENLIGHTEN PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY YOUTH, ABOUT THE RICHNESS OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORA CULTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
CHIKU AWALI AFRICAN DANCE, ARTS & CULTURE, INC. CONDUCTED AFRICAN DANCE AND/OR DRUMMING CLASSES FOR 48 WEEKS DURING THE YEAR FOR 31 REGULAR STUDENTS RANGING IN AGE FROM THREE TO SIXTY-NINE AND FOR ABOUT 25 DROP-IN ONLINE STUDENTS. DUE TO COVID-19, SOME CLASSES WERE CONDUCTED ONLINE VIA ZOOM, AND BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER IN-PERSON CLASSES RESUMED. CHIKU AWALI PERFORMED IN THE COMMUNITY FOR SCHOOLS AND VARIOUS CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS A TOTAL OF EIGHT TIMES.
CHIKU AWALI CONDUCTED 24 CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS FOR 27 YOUNG PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR. WORKSHOPS WERE GIVEN ON TEAM-BUILDING, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY, FINANCES, CONFLICT REDUCTION, GETTING PREPARED AND ACCEPTED TO COLLEGE, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING AT THE RITES OF PASSAGE. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN STEM ACTIVITIES, COOKING, READING, AND PLAYING GAMES DURING THE MONTHLY EXCELLENCE CLUB MEETINGS.
DUE TO COVID-19, CHIKU AWALI MADE ONE FIELD TRIP. CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES VISITED THE INTREPID MUSEUM IN NEW YORK CITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Hayes Chairperson | 5 | $0 | |
Sonia Barton Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Delaina Dixon Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Curtis Bell Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | |
Esoshani Barton Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | |
Alexandreena Dixon Executive Director | 50 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $39,574 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,070 |
| Membership dues | $1,413 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $59,057 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $4,985 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,950 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $153 |
| Other expenses | $57,268 |
| Total expenses | $64,356 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $2,976 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,814 |
| Total liabilities | $17,310 |
| Net assets or fund balances | -$9,496 |