EIN 13-3985609

Drums 4 Life

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Drum 4 Life program offered free African drum/dance classes in various cities in the NY Tri-state area; Charlotte, NC area. The program served approximately 3,000 persons. The program served approximately 4,500 persons. The program served approximately 5,000 persons. The Drum Call program offered free African drum/dance classes in various cities in the NY Tri-state area. Cultural Enrichment and Awareness; Wellness. Enrichment and African Cultural Awareness.
Also known as...
Obey Foundation
Total revenues
$139,648
2023
Total expenses
$138,130
2023
Total assets
$135,518
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Drums 4 Life

The Drum 4 Life program offered free African drum/dance classes in various cities in the NY Tri-state area; Charlotte, NC area. The program served approximately 5,000 persons.
Grants to individuals and organizations
OBey YouthCare program in Brenu Akyinim village in Ghana, West Africa. OYC project cares for 50 orphans and needy children, a staff of 8 and 200 students.
We initiated an organic garden project to encourage wellness in the community.
Unsolicited contributions - contributed $1,000 to harmony health therapeutic services for their nature based therapy initiative.
Drums 4 life drum circles workshops and performances to promote healing of african drumming.
Membership dues to pay for annual property taxes utilities and business filing fees

Who funds Drums 4 Life

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arts and Science Council (ASC)Culture Blocks Program Investment Active$5,750
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$18

Personnel at Drums 4 Life

NameTitleCompensation
Kojo BeyExecutive Director$0

Financials for Drums 4 Life

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$51,000
Investment income and dividends$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$88,648
Total revenues$139,648

Form 990s for Drums 4 Life

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-17990PFView PDF
2022-122023-06-12990PFView PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-08-04990EZView PDF
2019-122020-08-10990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,750 from Arts and Science Council (ASC)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
July 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Private foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCivic / social organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6016 Cattail CT
Charlotte, NC 28215
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
County
Mecklenburg County, NC
Website URL
obeyfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(914) 419-6438
IRS details
EIN
13-3985609
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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