Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by DJAPO CULTURAL ARTS INSTITUTE INC.

Totals

Total revenue: $263,528
Total expenses: $279,573
Contributions and grants received: $47,435
Grants paid: $0
Program service revenue: $216,093
Investment income: $0
Other revenue: $0
Total assets, end of year: $116,961
Total liabilities, end of year: $85,000
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $31,961
Program services expenses (Part IX): $175,000
Management and general expenses: $14,426
Fundraising expenses: $4,333
Program service expenses (Part III): $175,000

Program services were 62.6% 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.

1a · Federated campaigns

$0
1b · Membership dues

$0
1c · Fundraising events

$0
1d · Related organizations

$0
1e · Government grants (contributions)

$0
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$47,435
1g · Noncash contributions included above

$0
2a · Program service revenue: Community cultural Arts Programs

total $15,812 · related or exempt $15,812 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2b · Program service revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2c · Program service revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2d · Program service revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2e · Program service revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2f · All other program service revenue

total $200,281 · related or exempt $200,281 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
3 · Investment income

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
5 · Royalties

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
6a · Gross rents

real property $0 · personal property $0
6b · Less rental expenses

real property $0 · personal property $0
6c · Rental income or loss

real property $0 · personal property $0
6d · Net rental income or loss

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

securities $0 · other assets $0
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

securities $0 · other assets $0
7c · Gain or loss

securities $0 · other assets $0
7d · Net gain or loss

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$0
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$0
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$0
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
9a · Gaming: gross income

$0
9b · Gaming: direct expenses

$0
9c · Net income from gaming

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
10a · Gross sales of inventory

$0
10b · Cost of goods sold

$0
10c · Net income from sales of inventory

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11a · Other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11b · Other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11c · Other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11d · All other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11e · Other revenue, total

$0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

total $0 · program services $0
2 · Grants to domestic individuals

total $0 · program services $0
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

total $0 · program services $0
4 · Benefits paid to or for members

total $0 · program services $0
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $86,667 · program services $71,933 · management and general $10,401 · fundraising $4,333
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
9 · Other employee benefits

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
10 · Payroll taxes

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11a · Fees: management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11b · Fees: legal

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11c · Fees: accounting

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11d · Fees: lobbying

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

total $0 · fundraising $0
11f · Fees: investment management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11g · Fees: other

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
13 · Office expenses

total $13,978 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
14 · Information technology

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
15 · Royalties

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
16 · Occupancy

total $9,766 · program services $9,766 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
17 · Travel

total $27,957 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
20 · Interest

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
21 · Payments to affiliates

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
23 · Insurance

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24a · Other expenses

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24b · Other expenses

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24c · Other expenses

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24d · Other expenses

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24e · All other expenses

total $141,205 · program services $93,301 · management and general $4,025 · fundraising $0
26 · Joint costs (an allocation of the lines above)

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $266 · end of year $31,961
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
7 · Other notes and loans receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
8 · Inventories for sale or use

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

$0
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

$0
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
12 · Investments: other securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
13 · Investments: program-related

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
14 · Intangible assets

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
15 · Other assets

beginning of year $80,000 · end of year $85,000
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $18,000 · end of year $10,000
18 · Grants payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
19 · Deferred revenue

beginning of year $0 · end of year $31,000
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
25 · Other liabilities

beginning of year $62,266 · end of year $44,000
29 · Capital stock, trust principal or current funds

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
30 · Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
31 · Retained earnings, endowment or other funds

beginning of year $0 · end of year $31,961

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Djapo Cultural Arts Institute a 501c3 nonprofit is dedicated to preserving traditional African and diasporic art forms through dance music song history and folklore. Its mission is to educate inspire and empower communities by fostering unity cultural appreciation and collective growth through research dialogue community initiatives international travel and theatrical performances. Djapo expands artistic possibilities while strengthening connections and creating meaningful cultural experiences.

Djapo Cultural Arts Institutes Community Arts Program provides accessible African and diasporic arts education to individuals of all ages and backgrounds with a focus on underserved communities. Through workshops school residencies and public performances this program preserves and promotes African cultural heritage while fostering artistic expression discipline and community engagement. The initiative includes year-round classes in African dance drumming storytelling and history led by master artists and cultural practitioners. Additionally the program collaborates with local organizations schools and community centers to ensure cultural programming reaches diverse populations particularly youth elders and at-risk individuals.

Expenses $125,000 · Revenue $120,000
Djapo Cultural Arts Institute hosts an Annual African Dance & Drum Festival bringing together artists educators and community members to celebrate and experience the richness of African cultural traditions. This multi-day event features dance and drum workshops performances panel discussions and cultural exhibitions led by renowned artists from Africa and the diaspora. The festival serves as a platform for cultural exchange artistic excellence and community engagement attracting participants from across the nation. In addition to artistic development the festival strengthens cultural identity provides economic opportunities for local artists and vendors and fosters intergenerational learning through immersive experiences.

Expenses $25,000 · Grants $19,834 · Revenue $20,000
For over 16 years Djapo Cultural Arts Institute has organized an International Cultural Arts & Education Tour to West Africa offering participants a transformative experience to study and engage with traditional African art forms in their place of origin. This program provides direct cultural immersion in countries such as Senegal Mali Ghana and The Gambia where participants train with master artists visit historical landmarks and connect with local communities. The tour supports cross-cultural understanding historical awareness and artistic enrichment while also contributing to economic development through partnerships with local artists artisans and cultural institutions. Additionally a portion of the program focuses on philanthropy as Djapo facilitates donations and scholarships for children and families in need

Expenses $25,000 · Revenue $25,000

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

Talise Campbell

President

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

35
Inaya Carrington

Vice President

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

10
Malana Broome

Secretary

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Felecia Hawkins

Treasurer

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Bekora Jones

Member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3
Jordan Lee

Member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3
Ruby Watkins

Member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3
Brian Wilson

Member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3
Jubal Harris

Member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3
Weedie Braimah

Member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3

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: 2023
Filed: 9 March 2025
IRS schema version: 2023v6.0
Source object: 202510699349300001

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