Delou Africa Inc is located in Miami, FL. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delou Africa 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 09/2023, Delou Africa Inc generated $180.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $199.5k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.4% per year over the past 7 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
PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, DANCE, AND DRUM PROGRAMS TO SHOWCASE THE OUTSTANDING AND RICH CULTURE OF THE AFRICAN NATIONS AND BRIDGE THAT DIVIDES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE RICH TRADITIONS OF AFRICA THROUGH CULTURAL EXPRESSION.DANCE AFRICA, MIAMIDANCEAFRICA, MIAMI HOSTED BY DELOU AFRICAS ANNUAL AFRICAN DIASPORA DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL OF FLORIDA: SOUTH FLORIDAS #1 CULTURAL ARTS DESTINATION FESTIVAL. DELOU AFRICA, IS A PROUD RECIPIENT OF A KNIGHT FOUNDATION ARTS CHALLENGE IN SUPPORT OF OUR EFFORTS TO INCREASE OUR ANNUAL FESTIVAL AUDIENCE AND ESTABLISH THE FESTIVAL AS DANCEAFRICA MIAMI, ONE OF THE MANY CITIES ON THE NATIONWIDE AFRICAN FESTIVAL NETWORK. OUR THREE-DAY CULTURAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT EXPANDS CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAM COMPONENTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY AFRICAN, CONTEMPORARY AND CARIBBEAN DANCE, DRUM AND MUSIC WORKSHOPS, YOGA, THE BETTER LIVING HEALTH FAIR & SYMPOSIUM, BEACH EVENTS, AN ARTISAN MARKETPLACE ALONG WITH A FREE CHILDRENS VILLAGE FEATURING DANCE, DRUM, ARTS & CRAFTS, AFRICAN FOLKTALE, AND BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK BAG GIVE-AWAY. KWANZAA PROGRAM/ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDEOUR ANNUAL KWANZAA PROGRAM IS A FREE YEAR END EVENT THAT CELEBRATES FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: COMMUNITY AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM CLASS, COMMUNITY HARVEST TABLE PRESENTATION, AFRICAN FOLKTALE/STORYTELLING, CHILDRENS TALENT SHOWCASE, SPOKEN WORD, COMMUNITY DANCE & DRUM CIRCLE OF EXPRESSION, MUSIC AND REFRESHMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Folayan Griffiths Vice President | 10 | $6,480 | |
Njeri Plato President | 10 | $4,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,389 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $112,127 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $180,516 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $134,325 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,180 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $18,883 |
Other expenses | $41,134 |
Total expenses | $199,522 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$19,006 |