EIN 82-4885269

UNITE Cultural Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
UNITE Cultural Center empowers young adults through community projects, arts, athletics, and cultural events, fostering local leaders and driving social change.
Also known as...
Awoke
Total revenues
$711,363
2023
Total expenses
$684,419
2023
Total assets
$414,674
2023
Num. employees
17
2023

Program areas at UNITE Cultural Center

The Unite Cultural Center operates year-round with in-person programming divided into three 12-week seasons winter/spring starting in february, summer starting in june, and fall/winter starting in october. These seasons feature after-school youth programs, drop-in activities, seasonal events, and social media content creation. In 2023, The Center hosted several community events and festivals across The san fernando valley, attracting over 10,300 total participants. Throughout The year, 369 youth participated in 8-10 week educational programs focused on foundational artistic and athletic practices, which included street dance, grappling, arts crafts, and djing. Street dance sessions teach various styles and techniques, fostering creativity and physical fitness. Grappling classes focus on wrestling and martial arts skills, emphasizing discipline and self-defense. Arts crafts workshops nurture creativity and artistic expression through hands-on projects. Djing classes introduce The basics of music mixing and production, enhancing auditory skills and continued sch. O
Flava of The year, The 14th annual international street dance competition produced by Awoke, captivated 1,000 attendees with its dynamic showcase of global talent, featuring participants from every continent except antarctica. Held at The mid-valley ymca in van nuys in november 2023, The two-day event included 1 vs. 1 popping battles and 3 vs. 3 open styles group battles. With electrifying hip-hop music, vibrant graffiti art, and energetic dance-offs, The event celebrated The essence of street dance culture. Esteemed judges, including pioneers of The dance community, evaluated The performances, awarding cash prizes to The winners. The competition was more than just a series of battles it was a Cultural festival. The venue buzzed with excitement as The crowd, seated on bleachers, cheered on dancers executing intricate moves on a lit-up checkered dance mat. The event embraced The four elements of hip-hop dancing, djing, mcing rapping, and graffiti art. Between competitions, The audience joined The dance floor, showcasing their unique styles and contributing continued sch. O
The sheldon skate park project successfully provided The community with a variety of engaging activities. Sheldon programs featured weekly street dance, wrestling, and skateboarding workshops, a weekly open dance session, and a monthly community cookout that included skateboarding activities. The program offers twice-weekly wrestling club sessions, weekly dance and skate workshops, and weekly dance sessions, fostering a vibrant environment for participants to improve their skills and stay active. Over The year, The program delivered a substantial 468 hours of instruction and play, with activities scheduled three times a week for 52 weeks. Monthly sheldon community days, each four hours long, contributed an additional 48 event hours, promoting community bonding and providing a platform for showcasing skateboarding talent. The workshops attracted 1,040 participants, while The dance sessions engaged 520 individuals, illustrating The programs broad appeal and effectiveness in encouraging regular physical continued sch. O

Who funds UNITE Cultural Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Flourish FoundationTo Support SFHS DJ Club and Unite Workshop Series$10,000
Christ-Centered MinistriesBuilding Grant$10,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$50

Personnel at UNITE Cultural Center

NameTitleCompensation
Pierre ArreolaExecutive Director$59,802
Eric ChapmanArtistic Director$95,404
Lorenzo ChapmanCreative Director$95,404
Ryan David AlvarezSecretary$0
Corilee RacelaTreasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for UNITE Cultural Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$663,160
Program services$48,067
Investment income and dividends$136
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$711,363

Form 990s for UNITE Cultural Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-18990View PDF
2022-122023-10-20990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-08-02990EZView PDF

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Data update history
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Flourish Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10261 Kewen Ave
Pacoima, CA 91331
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
awokefoundation.org/ 
Phone
(818) 421-7299
IRS details
EIN
82-4885269
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T12: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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