Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre

Organization Overview

Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre, operating under the name Bi-Okoto, is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bi-Okoto employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bi-Okoto 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, Bi-Okoto generated $328.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $324.7k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE WHILE APPRECIATING THE CULTURAL EXPRESSION OF OTHERS. OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE PROMOTE AND SHARE THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF AFRICA AND AFRICANS USING DRUMS MUSIC DANCE FOOD LANGUAGES AND OTHER ARTS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CLASSES & SUMMER CAMP - YEAR LONG CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED TO STUDENTS AGES 5 TO ADULTS IN AFRICAN DANCE DRUM AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE CAPOEIRA AFRICAN COOKING AND PHILOSOPHY AND AFRICAN LAMGUAGES. THE SUMMER CAMP EXPOSES CHILDREN TO AFRICAN CULTURE IN AREAS OF MUSIC DANCE FIELD TRIPS LANGUAGES HAND-MADE CRAFTS AND CHARACTER BUILDING EXERCISES AND ACTIVITIES. THE LAST DAY OF CAMP INCLUDE A PERFORMANCE & ART EXHIBITION BY THE STUDENTS FOR THEIR PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. IN 2021 OUR REACH WAS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED AS WE WERE STILL RECOVERING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.


VIRTUAL HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AND TRAINING IN DANCE DRUM MUSIC ART FOOD AND LANGUAGE. LECTURE DEMONSTRATION TIME SAMPLER FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTERACTIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY AND BASED ON STATEWIDE NATIONAL ARTS & HUMANITIES STANDARDS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS TO UTILIZE THEIR CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS AWARENESS OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES WHILE BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM. WITH OVER 145 PERFORMANCES ANNUALLY BI-OKOTO REACHED OVER 2,455 ADULTS AND CHILDREN DURING 2021 SCHOOL YEAR. VERY LOW NUMBERS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC


CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL COLLEGES THAT OCCUR FOR A MINIMUM OF A WEEK PERIOD. OUR RESIDENCY PROGRAMS INTRODUCE BASIC MUSIC DANCE AND THEATRE SKILLS WHILE APPLYING LANGUAGE ARTS MATH AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM THROUGH RECOGNITION OF PATTERNS SHAPES IN DANCE BEATS AND RHYTHMS. THE RESIDENCY ENDS WITH A CULMINATING EVENT BY THE STUDENTS & FACULTY. WE CONDUCTED 9 RESIDENCES 2 VIRTUAL AND 7 IN-PERSON WITH 2,975 STUDENTS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $85,370
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$125,127
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $66,164
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$210,497
Total Program Service Revenue$118,019
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 $328,516

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre has recieved totaling $20,054.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Andrew Jergens Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE E SIN MI

$20,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$54
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