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Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble Inc

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 / Performing Arts Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$266k (2024)

Expenses
$237k (2024)

Total Assets
$236k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$45.6k (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 June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$266,473
Expenses
$236,745
Net Income
$29,728
Net Assets
$190,485
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $226,066
84.8%
Program Services $40,401
15.2%
Investment Income $6
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 $77,685
32.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,036
Total Liabilities $45,551
Net Assets $190,485
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fasina Wilkie (Executive Director) $54,500 $0 $4,005
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director & Secretary) $32,500 $0 $0
Melinda Childs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Reginald Wilkie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nesheena Pickron (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dolores Sanders (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Crawford (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ajene Atkins (Former Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Atkins (Former Interim Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$175,726
Expenses
$261,625
Net Income
-$85,899
Net Assets
$160,757
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,135
72.3%
Program Services $48,582
27.6%
Investment Income $9
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 $87,000
33.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $168,997
Total Liabilities $8,240
Net Assets $160,757
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fasina Wilkie (Executive Director) $54,500 $0 $0
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director & Secretary) $33,525 $0 $0
David Harrison (Advisory Board Member) $24,550 $0 $0
Tabitha Leach (President) $0 $0 $0
Noelina Collins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Childs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$181,447
Expenses
$183,350
Net Income
-$1,903
Net Assets
$246,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,361
77.4%
Program Services $41,085
22.6%
Investment Income $1
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 $77,371
42.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $262,656
Total Liabilities $16,000
Net Assets $246,656
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fasina Wilkie (Executive Director) $36,000 $0 $0
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director) $21,027 $0 $0
Robin Childs (President) $0 $0 $0
Noelina Collins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tabatha Leach (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Green Hull (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Carl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chantelle Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Childs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Crystal Gatling (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tekeytha Fullwood (Auxillary Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$193,031
Expenses
$105,008
Net Income
$88,023
Net Assets
$223,559
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,779
95.2%
Program Services $9,247
4.8%
Investment Income $5
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 $43,400
41.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $230,019
Total Liabilities $6,460
Net Assets $223,559
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Harrison (Former Executive Director) $21,970 $0 $0
Chantel Bell (Former Executive Director) $16,000 $0 $0
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director) $4,375 $0 $0
Fasina Wilkie (Executive Director) $4,225 $0 $0
Robin Childs (President) $0 $0 $0
Noelina Collins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tabatha Leach (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alakee Bethea Fairchild (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Green Hull (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Gosfield (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chantelle Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Crystal Gatling (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donavan West (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Carl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Childs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Reginald Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tekeytha Fullwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debora Kodish (Auxillary Member) $0 $0 $0
Ife Nii Owoo (Auxillary Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeanine Osayande (Auxillary Member) $0 $0 $0
Kia Holifield Wimmer (Auxillary Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$191,629
Expenses
$219,526
Net Income
-$27,897
Net Assets
$135,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,483
57.7%
Program Services $81,140
42.3%
Investment Income $6
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 $37,970
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,139
Total Liabilities $16,603
Net Assets $135,536

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,612
Expenses
$253,944
Net Income
-$32,332
Net Assets
$163,433
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,017
63.2%
Program Services $71,350
32.2%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,242
4.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,000
18.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $172,536
Total Liabilities $9,103
Net Assets $163,433
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Harrison (Executive Director) $48,000 $0 $0
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director) $9,840 $0 $0
Fasina Wilkie (President) $0 $0 $0
Kia Holifield Wimmer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Reginald Cooper (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Gosfield (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donavan West (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin L Parks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Crystal Gatling (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Simon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$272,353
Expenses
$149,986
Net Income
$122,367
Net Assets
$195,765
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,593
72.2%
Program Services $73,467
27.0%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,291
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,000
32.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $204,454
Total Liabilities $8,689
Net Assets $195,765
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Harrison (Executive Director) $48,000 $0 $0
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director) $6,300 $0 $0
Fasina Wilkie (President) $0 $0 $0
Kia Holifield Wimmer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Reginald Cooper (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Gosfield (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donavan West (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin L Parks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robin Childs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Simon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$98,022
Expenses
$163,100
Net Income
-$65,078
Net Assets
$73,398
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,994
33.7%
Program Services $58,140
59.3%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,882
7.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,000
29.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,972
Total Liabilities $13,574
Net Assets $73,398
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Harrison (Executive Director) $44,120 $0 $0
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director) $6,450 $0 $0
Fasina Wilkie (Board Member) $710 $0 $0
Kia Holifield Wimmer (President) $0 $0 $0
Reginald Cooper (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Simon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donavan West (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Ogundle Gosfield (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Imaani Jamillah El Burki (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin L Parks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
La Toya Kitchens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robin Childs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$237,438
Expenses
$171,787
Net Income
$65,651
Net Assets
$138,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,882
69.9%
Program Services $61,660
26.0%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,890
4.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,180
24.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,061
Total Liabilities $5,585
Net Assets $138,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Harrison (Executive Director) $42,180 $0 $0
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director) $8,460 $0 $0
Fasina Wilkie (Board Member) $800 $0 $0
Kia Holifield Wimmer (President) $0 $0 $0
Reginald Cooper (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Simon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donavan West (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Ogundle Gosfield (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Imaani Jamillah El Burki (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin L Parks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
La Toya Kitchens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robin Childs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,106
Expenses
$194,384
Net Income
-$20,278
Net Assets
$72,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $121,416
69.7%
Program Services $45,847
26.3%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,827
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,271
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,993
Total Liabilities $5,168
Net Assets $72,825
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director) $11,913 $0 $0
Kia Holifield Wimmer (President) $0 $0 $0
Reginald Cooper (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Simon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fasina Wilkie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donavan West (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Ogundle Gosfield (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Imaani Jamillah El Burki (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin L Parks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
La Toya Kitchens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robin Childs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$246,735
Expenses
$191,225
Net Income
$55,510
Net Assets
$93,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $188,492
76.4%
Program Services $53,575
21.7%
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,641
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,700
23.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,945
Total Liabilities $3,842
Net Assets $93,103
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dorothy Wilkie (Artistic Director) $0 $0 $14,705
Kia Holifield Wimmer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Fasina Wilkie (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Reginald Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donavan West (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$179,934
Expenses
$212,693
Net Income
-$32,759
Net Assets
$37,593
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $121,333
67.4%
Program Services $53,461
29.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,132
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,472
Total Liabilities $879
Net Assets $37,593

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$163,244
Expenses
$167,662
Net Income
-$4,418
Net Assets
$70,352
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,801
64.2%
Program Services $54,379
33.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,064
2.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,826
Total Liabilities $3,474
Net Assets $70,352

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,048
Expenses
$232,545
Net Income
-$128,497
Net Assets
$74,770
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,512
22.6%
Program Services $80,536
77.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,893
Total Liabilities $5,123
Net Assets $74,770

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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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