2024-04-15T07:51:53-07:00 2023-12-31 Professional Management Services PO Box 1762 Batesville MS 38606 990 2023-01-01 521752103 National Association of Black Storytellers Inc NATI 4109471117 Post Office Box 67722 Baltimore MD 21215 Dr David Fakunle President 2024-04-15 false Dr David Fakunle 999009999 true Tonja Caldwell P00365969 9185083782 X 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Post Office Box 67722 Baltimore MD 21215 351684 false X www.nabsinc.org X 1990 MD The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. served over 2,300 students, provided opportunities to 6 artists, and provided opportunity to experience professional storytelling to over 100 individuals. See Schedule O. 7 7 0 48 0 83165 266259 69145 85425 0 0 152310 351684 0 0 15750 13250 0 0 174661 197798 190411 211048 -38101 140636 80509 221145 0 80509 221145 The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (NABS) promotes and perpetuates the art of Black storytelling-an art form which embodies the history, heritage, and culture of African Americans. false false 79380 The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (NABS) "In The Tradition..." Annual National Black Storytelling Festival & Conference held in Salt Lake City, UT presented workshops, scholar panels, professional storytelling, and other cultural arts to over 100 attendees. A Black Heritage Tour was conducted which included a presentation on the history of Blacks in Utah and a presentation by the President of the African American History Genealogy Society at the Family History Library. 53806 The Black Appalachian Storyteller Fellows Program awarded six artists fellowships to support their practice as a Black Appalachian storyteller and culture bearer. These six artists were provided opportunities to examine, research, develop and perform and/or document the Black Appalachian storytelling tradition. The awardees presented at the National Association of Black Storytellers In The Tradition 41st Annual National Black Storytelling Festival & Conference held in Salt Lake City, UT, November 8-12, 2023. 25290 The Adopt-A-Teller (AATP) Program served 2,377 students and 233 adults at 15 venues in Salt Lake City, UT. The performances were conducted by 20 experienced, dynamic, diverse, and nationally renowned storytellers who presented 26 cultural arts and educational services. The AATP conducted a free community family concert. Performances were conducted at several pre-schools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. Performances were also provided for teens and adults at a detention center. These storytellers shared their wealth of stories that celebrate African centered traditions from around the world. These stories improve listening, critical thinking, and oratory skills as well as enhance self-esteem and stimulate the desire to read. 158476 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 34 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false MD X Vanora Legaux 4109471117 PO Box 67722 Baltimore MD 212150018 Vanora Legaux Executive Dir. 30.00 0.00 X 13250 0 0 Linda Goss Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kwanza Brewer Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr David Fakunle President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chetter Galloway Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rosa Metoyer Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kay Merrill Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Roy Harris Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 13250 0 false false false 0 8090 30000 228169 266259 Program Revenue 85425 85425 85425 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 351684 85425 X 0 0 0 0 13250 13250 0 0 0 0 0 14150 9400 4750 0 9050 9050 0 0 0 96659 91874 4785 0 14755 9244 5511 7933 7933 0 0 16074 10592 5482 0 0 0 0 0 0 Festival Hotel Charges 35552 35552 Awards 1814 1814 Subscriptions 1046 1046 Membership Dues 765 765 0 211048 158476 52572 0 80509 221145 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80509 221145 0 0 X 80509 221145 80509 221145 80509 221145 140636 X false false false X 56233 57480 52755 96060 266259 528787 65560 28225 29123 56250 85425 264583 0 0 0 121793 85705 81878 152310 351684 793370 0 0 793370 0 0 0 0 121793 85705 81878 152310 351684 793370 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 Form is reviewed during a regular or special board meeting prior to the Form 990 being submitted. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Well-defined operational policies are in place as well as carefully written conflict of interest policy based on the needs and circumstances of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Compensation is determined based on experience, education and comparability data for the surrounding area. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Compensation is determined based on experience, education and comparability data for the surrounding area. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Copies of the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Part I Summary Most Significant Activities The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (NABS) served more than 2,300 students through its Adopt-A-Teller Program providing services that improve listening, critical thinking, and oratory skills as well as enhance self-esteem and stimulate the desire to read. Through its Black Appalachian Storyteller Fellows Program, six artists were provided opportunities to examine, research, develop, perform and document the Black Appalachian storytelling tradition. Through its "In The Tradition..." Annual National Black Storytelling Festival & Conference, over 100 attendees had an opportunity to attend workshops and scholar panels and experience professional storytelling and other cultural arts.