2024-05-10T11:41:48-00:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 954419536 The DIVA Foundation DIVA 3102482660 C/O Dudley 1244 East 57th Street Long Beach CA 90805 Sheryl L Ralph President 3102482660 2024-05-10 false Sheryl Ralph XXX-XX-XXXX Joseph Dudley P00549296 2024-05-10 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Sheryl L Ralph C/O Dudley 1244 East 57th Street Long Beach CA 90805 409208 false X www.diva.foundation 1998 CA The DIVA Foundation raises awareness and funding through programs focused on Health Awareness, Women and Girls, LGBTQ, Social Justice and racial Equity, and Food and Housing Security using the impact of the arts. 12 0 0 20 0 152474 409198 0 10 0 152474 409208 15180 11450 0 0 0 0 31385 476380 46565 487830 105909 -78622 280716 202094 0 280716 202094 The DIVA Foundations mission is to enhance the health outcomes of vulnerable communities through innovative programs that use the transformative power of the arts to raise awareness. Our programs are structured under five pillars Health Awareness, Women and Girls, LGBTQ, Social Justice Racial Equity, and Food Housing Security. false false 476547 Health Awareness The DIVA Foundations unwavering commitment to raising health awareness and combating the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and other critical medical conditions shines through its signature fundraising event, DIVAS Simply Singing As the longest-running consecutive HIV/AIDS and Health Awareness benefit concert in the United States, DIVAS Simply Singing holds a prestigious status, annually raising crucial funds for health awareness programs. The 2023 event, broadcasted nationwide on ABC Owned Television Stations Digital after being filmed in Los Angeles, reached millions, further amplifying the foundations impact in advocating for health equity and understanding. 5000 Women and Girls Sheryl Lee Ralph and The DIVA Foundation have shown unwavering dedication to empowering women and girls through creative arts programming and championing organizations that foster community building and upliftment. The DIVA Foundation commemoration of Womens History Month was marked by WalkGoodLAs inaugural Womens Healing Circle, aptly named YOUGOODGYAL, a transformative event aimed at nurturing womens holistic well-being and fostering a sense of solidarity and support within the community. 5000 Health Awareness The DIVA Foundations donation to the Access Institute in San Francisco, CA, underscores its commitment to promoting mental health equity. By supporting Access Institutes mission to provide high-quality psychological care to underserved populations and train future mental health professionals, The DIVA Foundation aligns with their values of human complexity, socially conscious practice, and sustained human growth. This contribution not only strengthens Access Institutes efforts but also exemplifies The DIVA Foundations broader Health Awareness initiatives to address social determinants of health and foster well-being in marginalized communities. 486547 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 9 0 0 false false false false false false false false X 12 0 false false true false false false false false false false false true true true true true true false false false CA X X Joseph Dudley 5623557049 1244 East 57th Street Long Beach CA 90805 X SHERYL LEE RALPH PRESIDENT CEO 001.00 X X 0 0 0 BARBARA BAGNERIS DIRECTOR 000.50 X 0 0 0 CATHY ELLIOTT DIRECTOR 000.50 X 0 0 0 DR ANGELICA GETER DIRECTOR 000.50 X 0 0 0 DR MAUDA MONGER DIRECTOR 000.50 X 0 0 0 DR DONTA MORRISON DIRECTOR 000.50 X 0 0 0 CARLA SCOTT DIRECTOR 000.50 X 0 0 0 DENA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 000.50 X 0 0 0 LISA ANN WALTER DIRECTOR 000.50 X 0 0 0 BERT CHAMPAGNE VICE PRESIDENT 002.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGINA HEARD-LABONNE TREASURER 003.00 X 0 0 0 NIKKI HANNAH SECRETARY 000.50 X 0 0 0 false false false 409198 409198 10 409208 11450 11450 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 2000 2000 0 21212 21212 0 0 31673 31673 0 0 185 185 0 0 9200 9200 Outside Services for Event 137026 137026 Production Design for Event 256987 256987 Promotions for Event 8818 8818 Band and Stage Supplies for Event 8181 8181 598 598 487830 486547 1283 0 280716 202094 280716 202094 0 0 X 280716 202094 280716 202094 280716 202094 -78622 X false false false X 79005 235282 308114 152474 409198 1184073 79005 235282 308114 152474 409198 1184073 1184073 4 10 14 1184087 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes true Access Institute 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd Queens NY 11415 5000 Sustaining WalkGoodLA 4019 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles CA 90019 5000 Sustaning 2 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Review conducted by board of directors prior to filing Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Officers and Directors annually confirm compliance with conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available upon request