Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Foundation
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $586.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 06/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 95-3618350
Organization Overview
Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Foundation 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, Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Foundation generated $586.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $546.4k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.3%) per year over the past 5 years. 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:
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THE LULA WASHINGTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE FOUNDATION IS A 501(C) 3 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1980 BY LULA AND ERWIN WASHINGTON TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE OUTLET FOR MINORITY DANCE ARTISTS IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES. THE CREATIVE MISSION IS TO BUILD A PROFESSIONAL INNER-CITY BASED MODERN DANCE COMPANY THAT TOURS WORLD-WIDE WITH INNOVATIVE DANCE WORKS ROOTED IN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY, CULTURE, AND VALUES. OUR EDUCATION MISSION IS TO CREATE A SCHOOL IN THE INNER CITY WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN LEARN THE ART OF DANCE, LAUNCH CAREERS IN DANCE, AND WHERE DANCE IS USED TO MOTIVATE, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, AND ENRICH YOUNG LIVES SO THEY CAN GROW TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCTIVE, AND COMPETITIVE ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE (LWDT) THE POPULAR NAME FOR THE LULA WASHINGTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE FOUNDATION. IT IS COMPOSED OF TWO BROAD ELEMENTS. IT IS A DANCE SCHOOL THAT SERVES MAINLY INNER -CITY YOUTH, BUT, ADULTS AS WELL. THE SCHOOL OFFERS DANCE TRAINING IN BALLET, MODERN DANCE, TAP, HIP HOP, AFRICAN DANCE, JAZZ DANCE, CARIBBEAN DANCE, AND OTHER FORMS. AS PART OF THE SCHOOL, LWDT HOSTS A YOUTH DANCE. ENSEMBLE, WHICH GIVES CONCERTS IN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS AT THE LWDT FACILITY. AS PART OF THE SCHOOL, LWDT PRODUCES AN ANNUAL YOUTH DANCE RECITAL; A SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE AND CONCERT; A FALL DANCE CONCERT OUTSIDE IN ITS PARKING LOT FOR THE DANCE ALL DAY FESTIVAL; AND A YEAR END KWANZAA FESTIVAL. EACH OF THESE FOCUSES ON THE YOUTH, BUT THE ADULT DANCERS REGULARLY MAKE APPEARANCES AS WELL. LWDT IS ALSO AN ADULT, PROFESSIONAL MODERN DANCE COMPANY THAT GIVES PERFORMANCES IN LOS ANGELES AND ACROSS THE US. LOCALLY, THE DANCE COMPANY IS HIRED TO PERFORM AT THEATERS AND OTHER VENUES. FROM TIME TO TIME, THE DANCE COMPANY WILL SELF-PRODUCE A CONCERT OR CONCERTS AT ITS STUDIO THEATRE. LULA WASHINGTON IS THE MAIN CHOREOGRAPHER FOR THE COMPANY. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR TAMICA WASHINGTON-MILLER ALSO CHOREOGRAPHS FOR THE COMPANY, AS WELL AS OTHER RESIDENT ARTISTS. OFTEN, LWDT BRINGS IN NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CHOREOGRAPHERS TO SET GUEST CHOREOGRAPHY ON THE COMPANY DANCERS. OCCASIONALLY, THE COMPANY, TOURS TO FOREIGN NATIONS. IT HAS DANCED IN CHINA, RUSSIA, MEXICO, BRAZIL,KOSOVO, ISRAEL, ITALY, GERMANY, CANADA, AND SPAIN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lula Washington Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $23,585 |
Tamica Washington-Miller Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $27,500 |
Erwin Washington Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $22,000 |
Dr Bede Sensalo President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Emma Lewis Thomas Vice Preside | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Wiggins Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $67,498 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $448,170 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $515,668 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $108,720 |
| Investment income | -$38,371 |
| 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 | $586,017 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $73,085 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,362 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,783 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,148 |
| Information technology | $11,893 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,694 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,342 |
| Insurance | $23,655 |
| All other expenses | $86,381 |
| Total functional expenses | $546,389 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $454,270 |
| 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 | $1,029,325 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $764,874 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,248,469 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,680 |
| 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 | $3,680 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,950,024 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $294,765 |
| 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 | $2,248,469 |