We Are The Culture Creators Nonprofit
- Assets
- $18.8k
- Revenue
- $396.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 02/2020
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-4069467
Organization Overview
We Are The Culture Creators Nonprofit, operating under the name Culture Creators, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2020. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Culture Creators 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, Culture Creators generated $396.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $377.9k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY ARTS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR YOUNG MEN OF COLOR IN THE CITY OF DETROIT ALL HELD IN A SPACE THAT REFLECTS THEM AND THEIR CULTURE BUILT ON INTEGRITY & LOVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE OFFICIALLY OPENED A NEW MEDIA CENTER FEBRUARY 2023 LED BY ONE OF OUR YOUTH MEMBERS XAVIER CUEVAS. THIS CENTER WILL HOUSE A COMPUTER LAB, SMALL EDITING SETUP FOR VIDEO, SOUND LAB AND MEETING SPACE FOR YOUNG ADULTS ACROSS DETROIT. THE MAIN KEY TO THIS NEW SPACE WILL BE THE INFINITY WALL WE WILL BE BUILDING. CURRENTLY THE MEDIA HOUSE IS IN THE FINAL PROCESS OF BUILD OUT AND WE ANTICIPATE IT TO BE COMPLETE BY THE END OF 2024.
YOUTH ORGANIZING STIPEND WE HIRED 2 YOUTH AT, $17,500 STIPENDS EACH YEAR. THE YOUTH ORGANIZERS WITHIN OUR PROGRAM ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN OUR PROJECTS. THESE YOUTH ORGANIZERS ARE YOUTH THEMSELVES BETWEEN 18-24 WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO HAVE DIRECT INFLUENCE ON OUR PROJECTS.
BERLIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM BETROIT WE HAVE COMMITED TO A 3 YEAR INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH THE NONPROFIT GANG WAYS IN BERLIN, GERMANY {THEY WORK WITH HUNDREDS AT RISK YOUTH OF COLOR IN GERMANY} WHICH CONSISTS OF A 10 YOUTH ARTIST EXCHANGE AND MUSIC COLLABORATION. THIS WAS OUR 3RD INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITHIN WE ARE CULTURE CREATORS. WE HAD 3 MAJOR CULTURAL EVENT PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR OF 2023 WHICH WE USED 4K DEDICATED TO CURATION. THE 3 CULTURAL EVENTS ARE BLOOM ON THE BLOCK A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, CINCO DE MAYO AND OUR DAY OF THE DEAD GALA FUNDRAISING EVENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Stone Deputy Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $30,000 |
Michael Reyes Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $30,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $21,225 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| 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 | $21,225 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $375,140 |
| 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 | $396,365 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $43,580 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $93,542 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,137 |
| Office expenses | $3,435 |
| Information technology | $4,915 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,000 |
| Travel | $10,610 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $283 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,209 |
| All other expenses | $134,154 |
| Total functional expenses | $377,865 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,820 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $18,820 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $18,820 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $18,820 |