Central District Forum For Arts And Ideas is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1999. 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 06/2022, Central District Forum For Arts And Ideas employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Central District Forum For Arts And Ideas 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, Central District Forum For Arts And Ideas generated $362.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $257.2k 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
TO PRESENT AND PRODUCE BLACK CULTURAL PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE THOUGHT AND DEBATE FOR THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CENTRAL DISTRICT FORUM FOR ARTS & IDEAS (CD FORUM) CONTINUED OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING WITH A COMBINATION OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CURATED PERFORMANCES (DANCE, THEATRE, POETRY, SOLO PERFORMANCE) AND COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS (SOCIAL ISSUES AND ARTISTS TALKS). WITH COVID-19 STILL BEING PREVALENT IN THE WORLD. WE CAUTIOUSLY WERE ABLE TO HAVE OUR FIRST OUTDOOR EVENT PRESENTED BY OUR YOUTH KINGDOM, THE ROYAL KIKI BALL. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IN SEATTLE THAT THE LGBTQIA+ BALL COMMUNITY ALLOWED AN ORGANIZATION TO SPONSOR THEIR EVENT. CD FORUM CO-PRODUCED AND PRESENTED A LIMITED AUDIENCE INVITATION ONLY PERFORMANCE OF MAMAZ MUEZZ BY MONIQUE FRANKLIN. WE CONTINUED OUR WORK WITH FIVE BLACK CHOREOGRAPHERS IN SHIFTING FROM A PERFORMANCE-BASED PROGRAM TO A RESIDENCY FOR OUR MAINSTAY PROGRAM SHOWING OUT: BLACK CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHERS. IN ADDITION TO THESE TWO PROGRAMS, WE CONTINUED TO HOST COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND ARTISTS TALKS VIRTUALLY. CD FORUM BELIEVES BLACKNESS IS NOT A MONOLITH. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO HONOR OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR PROVOCATIVE ARTS AND IDEAS THAT FOSTER AWARENESS OF AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE BLACK EXPERIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sharon N Williams Executive Director | 40 | $99,000 | |
Rick Simonson Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Dawn Chira Chairman | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeffrey Cohen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Alvin Sturdivant Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $6,869 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $73,578 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $281,852 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $362,299 |
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 | $362,299 |
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. | $99,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $55,161 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,335 |
Payroll taxes | $12,537 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,047 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,657 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,765 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $137 |
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 | $200 |
All other expenses | $10,427 |
Total functional expenses | $257,166 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $443,317 |
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 | $1,725 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $445,042 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $450 |
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 | $4,920 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,450 |
Total liabilities | $6,820 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $438,222 |
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 | $445,042 |