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EIN 43-1603733

The Griot Museum of Black History

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Saint Louis
State
Missouri
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Griot Museum of Black History creates a community of lifelong learners who explore, experience, and embrace Missouri's rich and enduring African American heritage through compelling core exhibits, dynamic touring shows, and educational and entertaining public programs. Recently, the museum presented "Listen, Look: A Journey Through Black Joy and Grief," a multimedia exhibition reflecting on the lived experiences of the artists, as well as "In the City: Memories of Bl" exhibit from May 6th to May 28th.
Also known as...
Diaspora Connections Unlimited
Total revenues
$241,586
2022
Total expenses
$194,072
2022
Total assets
$328,497
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at The Griot Museum of Black History

The Griot Museum of Black History presented the following activities: Black Herstory workshop with honorees and in January and Black Herstory Luncheon in October; 2/1 Mayor Tishaura Jones launched Black History Month at The Griot Museum; Lois Conley a speaker on Fear of a Black Planet at the St. Louis Art Museum and Stories of Market Street panel discussion at Metro Theater Company; 5/20 A Place of Pride exhibit opens and 5/21 Black Joy Poetry workshops in collaboration with Kemper Museum, Washington University; 8/13 Impact AIDS Memory Circle; 10/8 Informal History Zine launch; MAMA Conference St. Charles, MO in October.

Who funds The Griot Museum of Black History

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR)Care of Ill, Needy, Or Minor$19,320
Missouri Humanities Council (MHC)Humanities Programs$10,000
Missouri Humanities Council (MHC)Humanities Programs$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at The Griot Museum of Black History

NameTitleCompensation
Lois D ConleyExecutive Director$49,999
Theresa CobbChair / Board Secretary$0
Leon SharpeSecretary$0
Odell HayesTreasurer$0
Deandrea NicholsChair / Director$0

Financials for The Griot Museum of Black History

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$214,418
Program services$24,992
Investment income and dividends$0
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$2,176
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$241,586

Form 990s for The Griot Museum of Black History

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-01-18990View PDF
2021-122023-03-22990View PDF
2020-122021-12-07990View PDF
2019-122021-10-18990View PDF
2018-122020-06-04990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Missouri Humanities Council (MHC)
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $19,320 from National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR)
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from St Louis Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAfrican Americans
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2505 St Louis Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis city, MO
Website URL
thegriotmuseum.com/ 
Phone
(314) 241-7057
IRS details
EIN
43-1603733
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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