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EIN 75-1609410

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
City
Dallas
State
Texas
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
Description
TBAAL's mission is to create and enhance an awareness and understanding of artistic, cultural, and aesthetic differences utilizing the framework of African-American Arts and Letters.
Also known as...
Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Total revenues
$2,945,343
2023
Total expenses
$2,614,072
2023
Total assets
$2,075,244
2023
Num. employees
41
2023

Program areas at TBAAL

Arts programs include exhibits, theatre, films, performances and outreach. The Academy hosted a full season celebrating Black Arts and Letters. See web site www.tbaal.org for schedule of events and performances for this fiscal year, the 46th season of the 4 time emmy award winning the Black Academy of Arts and Letters

Who funds The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (DTPID)General Support$25,000
Texas Instruments FoundationDonations To Colleges, Universities and Other Organizations Under "matching Gifts Program."$15,000
Give Back FoundationProgram Support$12,705
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at TBAAL

NameTitleCompensation
Curtis KingChief Executive Officer$87,300
Bob ThomasChair$0
Barbara WashingtonSecretary / Member$0
Curtis King CeoPresident
Barbara SteeleVice Chair$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for TBAAL

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$871,272
Program services$2,071,741
Investment income and dividends$2,330
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$2,945,343

Form 990s for TBAAL

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-05-04990View PDF
2022-082023-06-20990View PDF
2021-082022-05-06990View PDF
2020-082021-05-11990View PDF
2019-082021-01-28990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $9,320 from American Online Giving Foundation
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,705 from Give Back Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (DTPID)
August 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
650 S Griffin St
Dallas, TX 75202
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
tbaal.org/ 
Phone
(214) 743-2440
Facebook page
theblackacademyofartsandletters 
Twitter profile
@tbaal 
IRS details
EIN
75-1609410
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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