2026-03-10T15:33:38-04:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 922813157 Songs of Black Folk SONG 2064226606 PO BOX 1890 Renton WA 98057 Angela Liao Bookkeeper 2064226606 2026-03-11 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Joseph Todd PO BOX 1890 Renton WA 98057 251595 false X X 2023 WA The mission of Songs of Black Folk is to provide the Pacific Northwest audience a worldclass fine arts production that features elite African American artists both national and local. The aim of SBF is to provide a Cultural Arts experience that rivals the most elite productions presented anywhere in the United States. In essence Songs of Black Folk is the Pacific Northwests opportunity to annually experience the best of Black folk. And by doing so inspire the next generation of African American artists. 13 13 0 20 0 0 196983 54612 0 0 251595 0 0 0 0 4225 286802 286802 -35207 7759 90853 -83094 X The mission of Songs of Black Folk is to provide the Pacific Northwest audience a worldclass fine arts production that features elite African American artists both national and local. The aim of SBF is to provide a Cultural Arts experience that rivals the most elite productions presented anywhere in the United States. In essence Songs of Black Folk is the Pacific Northwests opportunity to annually experience the best of Black folk. And by doing so inspire the next generation of African American artists. false false 254942 0 54612 Songs of Black Folk carried out its mission by producing an annual fine arts performance in the Pacific Northwest featuring outstanding African American artists from both national and local communities. The production provided audiences with a high-quality cultural arts experience that celebrates the excellence and heritage of Black artists. During the year the organization presented its annual program reaching approximately 1,000 attendees. The event provided community members with access to professional-level artistic programming and helped inspire young and emerging African American artists. These activities directly supported the organizations mission to present the best of Black folk and promote cultural appreciation through the performing arts. 254942 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 false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Angela Liao 2064226606 PO BOX 1890 Renton WA 98057 X Joseph Todd President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leslie Braxton Executive Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ronee Jones Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rena Cann Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Willie Stewart Sr Vice-President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Serni Solidarios 2nd Vice President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Trish Millines Dziko Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Loria Yeadon Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carmen Best Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paula Sardinas Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Nguyen Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Bailey Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Fred Norton Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Williams JR Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 38520 158463 0 196983 Musical Groups and Artists 711130 54612 54612 0 0 54612 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 251595 54612 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4000 0 4000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 125900 104675 17000 4225 0 0 0 0 8663 2753 5910 0 35597 35597 0 0 0 0 0 0 83904 83904 0 0 28012 28012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 726 0 726 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 286802 254941 27636 4225 712 964 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6795 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 712 7759 48599 72734 0 0 0 8201 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9918 0 0 48599 90853 X -47887 -83094 0 0 -47887 -83094 712 7759 -35207 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 0 0 35000 90520 196983 322503 0 0 35000 90520 196983 322503 0 0 5000 11000 33700 49700 0 0 5000 11000 33700 49700 272803 0 0 35000 90520 196983 322503 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The board of directors reviews a draft of Form?990 prior to filing. The board has the opportunity to ask questions request clarifications and approve the form. Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Songs of Black Folk has a written conflict-of-interest policy. Board members officers and key employees must disclose any potential conflicts and recuse themselves from decisions if a conflict exists. The board reviews all transactions and documents decisions in the minutes. Conflicts discovered after a transaction are reviewed and addressed promptly with records kept on file. Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | Name of the Person:, The process used to establish compensation of the person who served in:|, The year in which this process was last undertaken:| Leslie Braxton, The board of directors reviewed the position of Executive Director and determined that the position would be unpaid. The decision was documented in the board meeting minutes and no salary or other compensation was authorized., 2025| Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its articles of incorporation bylaws conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request during normal business hours. Part IX, line 11g | Description:, Amount:| Media Services Contractor, $7000| Event Coordinator, $10000| Performers, $34350| Artistic Director, $21750| Website Hosting Design, $4225| Orchestra, $33575| Choir, $13000| Emcees, $2000|