Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre

Organization Overview

Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre 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 12/2023, Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre 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, Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre generated $501.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $494.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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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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 STATEWIDENATIONAL 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 4300 ADULTS AND CHILDREN DURING 2023 SCHOOL YEAR


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 LANGUAGES. 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.


CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLCOLLEGES 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 PATTERNSSHAPES IN DANCE BEATS AND RHYTHMS THE RESIDENCY ENDS WITH A CULMINATING EVENT BY THE STUDENTS FACULTY WE CONDUCTED 19 RESIDENCES WITH 6225 STUDENTS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Emily F Ajamufua
Teaching And Performing Artists
$0
Olushola Kunmi Benjamin
Teaching And Performing Artists
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $41,216
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$312,817
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $129,146
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$354,033
Total Program Service Revenue$137,522
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $9,600
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 $501,155

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