Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble 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 06/2022, Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble Inc generated $181.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $183.4k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
PRESENT AND PRESERVE AFRICAN DIASPORAN DANCE, DRUM AND CULTURE THROUGH WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES, PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS,AND RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: OFFER CLASSES IN AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND ADULTS, IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS; DEVELOP CURRICULUM MATERIALS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. PERFORMANCE/PRODUCTION: DEVELOP AND PRODUCE AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM PERFORMANCE. TOURING: PERFORM AFRO-CUBAN, WEST AFRICAN AND CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM FOR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND IN CONCERT HALLS, WIDELY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fasina Wilkie Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $36,000 |
Dorothy Wilkie Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $21,027 |
Robin Childs President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Noelina Collins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tabatha Leach Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amanda Green Hull Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,361 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| 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 | $181,447 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $77,371 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,958 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,133 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,566 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,795 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,430 |
| Information technology | $1,587 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,627 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,517 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $183,350 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $158,528 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,035 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $99,378 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $1,465 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $250 |
| Total assets | $262,656 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,000 |
| 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 | $10,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $16,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $119,974 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $126,682 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $246,656 |