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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by GRIOT ARTS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$666,060
Total expenses
$749,764
Contributions and grants received
$497,290
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$168,694
Investment income
$76
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$349,418
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,423
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$328,995
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$626,545
Management and general expenses
$111,036
Fundraising expenses
$12,183
Program service expenses (Part III)
$626,545

Program services were 83.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $16,404

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $70,059

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $25,800

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $385,027

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Meraki Income

    total $168,694 · related or exempt $168,694

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $76 · related or exempt $76

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $70,059

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $310,838 · program services $310,838

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $17,262 · program services $17,262

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $6,083 · management and general $6,083

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $18,627 · program services $18,627

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $7,797 · management and general $7,797

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $51,000 · management and general $51,000

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $16,423 · program services $16,423

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $191,666 · program services $179,483 · fundraising $12,183

  • 24b · Other expenses: CONTRACT SERVICES

    total $71,630 · program services $71,630

  • 24c · Other expenses: UTILITIES

    total $19,139 · management and general $19,139

  • 24d · Other expenses: TAXES AND LICENSES FEE

    total $11,776 · program services $2,185 · management and general $9,591

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $27,523 · program services $10,097 · management and general $17,426

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $293,232 · end of year $224,822

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $194,977

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $70,381

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $138,685 · end of year $124,596

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $19,214 · end of year $20,423

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $412,703 · end of year $156,392

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    end of year $172,603

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

The mission of Griot Arts, Inc. is to create a community of students, teachers, and volunteers who work together to encourage creativity in order to enhance lives, neighborhoods and communities. (Continue on Schedule O)

  • 1. Through the following programs and achievements, Griot Arts steadfastly pursues its mission of empowering the people of Clarksdale, Mississippi, by providing access to arts, education, and workforce development opportunities, thereby enabling them to create positive change in their lives and in the community. This is accomplished though:i. Meraki Program: Specifically designed for young adults aged 16-24, this program focuses on nurturing soft skills essential for workforce development. By offering these opportunities, we empower participants to create positive changes in their lives, aligning with our commitment to workforce development and personal growth.ii. Griot Afterschool Arts: This diverse arts program, catering to children and adolescents aged 3-18, plays a crucial role in our mission. By providing access to a variety of artistic disciplines, we enable young individuals to explore and develop their creative talents, contributing to their overall educational and personal development.iii. Bridge Services: Offering a range of support services, including academic assistance and workforce readiness programs. This initiative reflects our dedication to education and workforce development, essential for fostering long-term positive change in our community.iv. Community Activities: Encompassing a variety of classes in dance, fitness, and other recreational activities. These activities are instrumental in promoting lifelong learning and engagement in the arts, reinforcing our mission of community empowerment through artistic opportunities.

    Expenses $626,545

  • 2.Significant Achievementsi.Impact on Students: In the last year, 108 students were served across all programs, indicating our impact on the community. A total of 295.5 hours through 13 unique weekly artistic classes were conducted in our afterschool program, providing extensive creative learning opportunities. were offered, showcasing the diversity of our programs. Engagement with 81 families, demonstrating our deep reach into the community. Through Bridge Services, 70 educational support offerings were provided, emphasizing our commitment to educational enrichment. Collaboration with 30 community partners, underscoring our role in fostering community-wide support and development.ii.Community Center Development: The revitalization of the historic Paramount Theater into a dynamic community hub embodies our vision of creating a space where the arts and community development intersect. This project is a testament to our dedication to preserving cultural heritage. while fostering opportunities for artistic expression and community engagement.

As filed on the 2022 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Rebekah Pleasant-Patterson

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $70,000
    From this org
    $70,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

  • Benjamin Lewis

    Deputy Director

    Total calculated
    $60,000
    From this org
    $60,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Leonette Henderson

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

  • Julian Gallo

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

  • Brenda Luckett

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

  • Cynthia Noland

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
18 April 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202401099349300300

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