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EIN 31-1742572

Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A62: Dance
Description
Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble presents and preserves African Diasporan Dance, Drum, and Culture by offering workshops, master classes, performances, educational programs, and resources. They educate K-12 students and adults in African Dance and Drum in various settings and develop curriculum materials and educational resources. Additionally, they develop and produce African Dance and Drum performances and productions.
Total revenues
$175,726
2023
Total expenses
$261,625
2023
Total assets
$168,997
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble

Education: offer classes in African Dance and Drum for k-12 students and adults, in-school, after-school, and in community settings; develop curriculum materials and educational resources. Performance/production: develop and produce African Dance and Drum performance. Touring: perform afro-cuban, west African and contemporary African Dance and Drum for schools, community events, festivals and in concert halls, widely.

Who funds Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$65,000
Samuel S Fels FundGeneral Operating Support$20,000
Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC)Pa Sharp$16,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble

NameTitleCompensation
Fasina WilkieExecutive Director$36,000
Dorothy WilkieArtistic Director$21,027
Noelina CollinsTreasurer$0
Robin ChildsPresident / Board Member$0
Tabatha LeachSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$127,135
Program services$48,582
Investment income and dividends$9
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$175,726

Form 990s for Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062022-12-07990View PDF
2021-062021-10-07990View PDF
2020-062021-12-10990View PDF
2019-082020-10-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Samuel S Fels Fund
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,583 from Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF)
February 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsBalletsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6417 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
kulumele.org/ 
Phone
(484) 929-7353
IRS details
EIN
31-1742572
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A62: Dance
NAICS code, primary
711120: Dance Companies
Parent/child status
Independent
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