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Philadelphia Folklore Project

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$194k (2024)

Expenses
$203k (2024)

Total Assets
$574k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$2.71k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$193,855
Expenses
$203,066
Net Income
-$9,211
Net Assets
$571,260
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,190
59.9%
Program Services $77,560
40.0%
Investment Income $105
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,334
34.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $573,973
Total Liabilities $2,713
Net Assets $571,260
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mia Kang (Executive Di) $13,000 $0 $0
Sharon Friedler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha I Khan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$180,471
Expenses
$320,707
Net Income
-$140,236
Net Assets
$577,903
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $176,737
97.9%
Program Services $3,093
1.7%
Investment Income $641
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,605
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,056
13.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $611,982
Total Liabilities $34,079
Net Assets $577,903
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Naomi Sturm Wijesinghe (Executive Di) $87,563 $0 $0
Carole Boughter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Friedler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha I Khan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$305,462
Expenses
$320,095
Net Income
-$14,633
Net Assets
$718,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $285,367
93.4%
Program Services $20,050
6.6%
Investment Income $45
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,328
23.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,526
21.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $766,753
Total Liabilities $48,614
Net Assets $718,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Naomi Sturm Wijesinghe (Executive Director) $68,300 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha Khan (Member) $0 $0 $0
Carole Boughter (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Friedler (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$186,381
Expenses
$273,755
Net Income
-$87,374
Net Assets
$732,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $154,713
83.0%
Program Services $27,000
14.5%
Investment Income $446
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,222
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,500
24.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $93,793
34.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $759,838
Total Liabilities $27,066
Net Assets $732,772
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Naomi Sturm Wijesinghe (Current Director) $67,000 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer & Secretery) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha Khan (Member) $0 $0 $0
Carole Boughter (Member) $0 $0 $0
David Eldridge (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Friedler (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$375,853
Expenses
$232,146
Net Income
$143,707
Net Assets
$820,146
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $338,683
90.1%
Program Services $19,509
5.2%
Investment Income $4,389
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,272
3.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,000
28.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,167
19.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $835,197
Total Liabilities $15,051
Net Assets $820,146
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Naomi Sturm Wijesinghe (Executive Director) $28,500 $0 $0
Selina Morales (Former Director) $27,917 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha Khan (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Secretery) $0 $0 $0
Carole Boughter (Member) $0 $0 $0
David Eldridge (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Friedler (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200,948
Expenses
$496,908
Net Income
-$295,960
Net Assets
$677,666
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,977
62.7%
Program Services $37,307
18.6%
Investment Income $4,391
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $32,616
16.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $657
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,733
13.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,828
18.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $699,659
Total Liabilities $21,993
Net Assets $677,666
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Selina Morales (Former Director) $65,733 $0 $4,000
Naomi Sturm Wijesinghe (Current Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha Khan (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Secretery) $0 $0 $0
Carole Boughter (Member) $0 $0 $0
David Eldridge (Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Richardson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Friedler (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,602
Expenses
$436,992
Net Income
-$159,390
Net Assets
$972,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $213,595
76.9%
Program Services $53,574
19.3%
Investment Income $1,981
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,174
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $278
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,742
25.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $986,583
Total Liabilities $14,082
Net Assets $972,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Selina Morales (Current Director) $59,900 $0 $6,000
Jeannine Osayande (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha Khan (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Secretery) $0 $0 $0
Carole Boughter (Member) $0 $0 $0
Alix Webb (Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Richardson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Friedler (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$635,241
Expenses
$337,223
Net Income
$298,018
Net Assets
$1,131,891
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $537,854
84.7%
Program Services $90,610
14.3%
Investment Income $1,421
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $247
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,109
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,100
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $106,042
31.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,144,237
Total Liabilities $12,346
Net Assets $1,131,891
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Selina Morales (Current Director) $53,600 $0 $6,000
Carole Boughter (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha Khan (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Secretery) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Member) $0 $0 $0
Alix Webb (Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Richardson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Friedler (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$447,841
Expenses
$426,557
Net Income
$21,284
Net Assets
$833,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $343,102
76.6%
Program Services $93,126
20.8%
Investment Income $1,648
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,766
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $199
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,333
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,534
31.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $843,457
Total Liabilities $9,584
Net Assets $833,873
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Selina Morales (Current Director) $55,667 $0 $0
Carole Boughter (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha Khan (Co Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Secretery) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Member) $0 $0 $0
Alix Webb (Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Richardson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Friedler (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$238,811
Expenses
$449,948
Net Income
-$211,137
Net Assets
$812,589
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,166
57.9%
Program Services $90,012
37.7%
Investment Income $2,075
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,558
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,271
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,595
27.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $829,088
Total Liabilities $16,499
Net Assets $812,589
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Selina Morales (Current Director) $50,900 $0 $0
Carole Boughter (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Secretery) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha Khan (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Member) $0 $0 $0
Alix Webb (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$532,827
Expenses
$406,236
Net Income
$126,591
Net Assets
$1,023,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $412,586
77.4%
Program Services $93,467
17.5%
Investment Income $2,162
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,612
4.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,046
27.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,858
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,058,184
Total Liabilities $34,458
Net Assets $1,023,726
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debora Kodish (Past Director) $68,946 $0 $0
Selina Morales (Current Director) $44,000 $0 $0
Carole Boughter (Co Chair) $5,000 $0 $0
Mawusi Renee Simmons (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Somekawa (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Fariha Khan (Member) $0 $0 $0
Rechelle Mcjett Beatty (Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Grant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Alix Webb (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Osayande (Member) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Wilkie (Member) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Gilliard (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$503,788
Expenses
$392,983
Net Income
$110,805
Net Assets
$897,135
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $406,603
80.7%
Program Services $83,990
16.7%
Investment Income $2,190
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,005
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $193,144
49.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $941,919
Total Liabilities $44,784
Net Assets $897,135

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$325,319
Expenses
$407,748
Net Income
-$82,429
Net Assets
$786,330
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $212,262
65.2%
Program Services $87,674
27.0%
Investment Income $3,297
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,086
6.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $851,266
Total Liabilities $64,936
Net Assets $786,330

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$251,180
Expenses
$319,162
Net Income
-$67,982
Net Assets
$868,759
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,646
70.7%
Program Services $69,148
27.5%
Investment Income $4,386
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $945,848
Total Liabilities $77,089
Net Assets $868,759

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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