Jah Kente International Inc, operating under the name Arts Culture And Humanities, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, 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. Arts Culture And Humanities 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 12/2022, Arts Culture And Humanities generated $245.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $244.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.8% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH SPECIFIC AND CURATED ARTS AND HUMANITIES PROJECTS, JAH KENTE INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROMOTES EXPRESSION AND PRESERVATION OF INDIGENOUS AFRICAN CULTURES AND KNOWLEDGE IN AUTHENTIC SETTINGS, FOSTERS LITERACY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND CREATES INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM FOR CULTURA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
USING INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN ALL ASPECT OF DEVELOPMENT: PERFORMING ARTS AND VIUSAL ARTS. JKI SERVED OVER 100 YOUTHS WHO PARTICIPATED IN ITS INTEGRATED ARTS PROGRAM THAT IS INSPIRED BY THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE ERA POETS. THE ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS ARE PART OF THE JAH KENTE INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK OR STUDY GUIDE FOR PERFORMING ARTS: REDEMPTION RITUAL, INVITING OUR ANCESTORS TO BE PRESENT, WHICH IS ALIGNED WITH THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS. THE CURRICULUM ADDRESSES STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & LITERACY IN HISTORY/ SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED SUBJECTS. THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS IS AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE THAT DETAILS WHAT STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD KNOW IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND MATHEMATICS AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH SCHOOL GRADE. THEY CORRESPOND TO THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS (CCR).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Whittington Officer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Edward Stevenson Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Barbara Pollard Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Boubacar Diakite Board Chairperson | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Rufus T Stevenson Vice Chairperson | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $88,260 |
Government grants | $156,944 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $245,204 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $245,204 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $65,101 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $57,186 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,950 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $562 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,146 |
Advertising and promotion | $46,315 |
Office expenses | $6,882 |
Information technology | $5,782 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,000 |
Travel | $8,858 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,926 |
Interest | $359 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $244,019 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,794 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,719 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $17,200 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,322 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $115,035 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,100 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $62,100 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,935 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $115,035 |