Jefferson School African American Heritage Center is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 2016. 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 06/2023, Jefferson School African American Heritage Center employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 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 06/2023, Jefferson School African American Heritage Center generated $906.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $787.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.7% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE JEFFERSON SCHOOL AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO HONOR AND PRESERVE THE RICH HERITAGE AND LEGACY OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA AND TO PROMOTE A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR, AND UNDERSTANDING OF, THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND PEOPLES OF THE DIASPORA LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND GLOBALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE JEFFERSON SCHOOL AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER PROMOTES AWARENESS OF AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN THE JEFFERSON SCHOOL CITY CENTER AND SEEKS TO ENHANCE ITS VITALITY AND IMPORTANCE AS A CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE. THE CENTER CELEBRATES CHARLOTTESVILLES RICH AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE WITH HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS AS WELL AS SPECIAL EVENTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leah W Puryear President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rev Dr Jeanita Richardson Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Niya Bates Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Bell-Burks Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheri A Lewis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Murphy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,885 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $107,203 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $483,071 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $594,159 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $309,712 |
| Investment income | $2,702 |
| 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 | $906,573 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $75,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $111,964 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,285 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,303 |
| Fees for services: Management | $16,625 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,589 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,750 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,542 |
| Office expenses | $2,477 |
| Information technology | $3,823 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $185,202 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $12,394 |
| Insurance | $3,037 |
| All other expenses | $20,067 |
| Total functional expenses | $787,896 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $804,315 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $107,550 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,324 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,567 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $936,756 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,433 |
| 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 | $30,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,052 |
| Total liabilities | $41,485 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $536,289 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $358,982 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $936,756 |