Program areas at Instruments 4 Africa
Roots & Branches This project seeks to foster cultural and educational exchanges between young Americans at HBCUs and Malian arts students through events in Mali and the US, focusing on the historical musical ties between the two nations. Activities include live online interactions, cloud-based artistic collaborations, and festivals exploring themes like colonialism and the Malian influence on American music genres.
Jackson State University African Drum & Dance Ensemble 2 Banjul Jackson State University students were involved in a cultural and educational journey to The Gambia, focusing on musical performances, cultural immersion, and appreciation of local traditions. This successful venture resulted in enhanced cultural understanding, musical expertise, and the production of an educational documentary, fostering potential future U.S.-Gambian collaborations.
Sahel Youth Cultural Alliance: Building on Strengths A training program will involve Mali's rural youth in organizing cultural events and a multimedia campaign to promote positive identity and diversity, aiming to curb radicalization and counter extremist misinformation. This effort will encourage dialogue among diverse communities and establish a cultural event network to support various community goals.
Personnel at Instruments 4 Africa
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Paul Chandler | Director | $56,000 | 2023-11-15 |
| Hilary Thomas-Liston | Trustee | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Tama Walley | Officer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Financials for Instruments 4 Africa
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $738,506 | $654,357 | 12.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $72,494 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $738,506 | $726,851 | 1.6% |
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Data update history
December 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 7, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 6101 Silverleaf LN
- Garland, TX 75043
- Metro area
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Website URL
- i4africa.org/
- Phone
- (214) 683-4893
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-4657554
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2008
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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