2026-09-24T07:07:12-07:00 2025-12-31 270437995 Condata Accounting & Consulting LLC 150 Broadway Ste 1701 New York NY 10038 990 2025-01-01 471640149 SoHarlem Inc SOHA 2122222792 1361 Amsterdam Avenue 340 New York NY 10027 Frederick Quenzer Treasurer 2026-09-24 true Samuel Anthony P00838791 2122331460 2025 X 1361 Amsterdam Avenue 340 New York NY 10027 495912 false X www.soharlem.org X 2014 NY SoHarlem serves as a Cultural Industries Incubator with the explicit goal of connecting creative entrepreneurs, master artisans, and apprentices to their community in ways that promote citizenship, entrepreneurship, employment, community sustainability, environmental stewardship, and cultural expression. Here storytelling and expression of Harlems rich cultural fabric meets the development of entrepreneurship skills and workforce training. Despite the areas real estate boom and growing market of consumers committed to buying local, few of Harlems community-based organizations currently engaged in workforce development consider cultural industries as viable avenues to pursue. Developing our communitys ability to engage in creative expression that affirms the rich culture of a black and brown community is an aspect of workforce development that is systematically under acknowledged. SoHarlem has distinguished itself as the sole manufacturer of one-of-a-kind designs operating in West Harle 6 6 4 6 0 879825 461852 45898 34060 0 0 925723 495912 0 0 224161 217937 0 49967 638352 345575 862513 563512 63210 -67600 150553 87811 896 5753 149657 82058 Our mission as a place-based social enterprise connects people living in poverty with cultural industry opportunities that help them achieve economic self-sufficiency. To do this, we incubate creative entrepreneurs, and we train the workforce needed to sustain them. Vision: A thriving Harlem powered by creative entrepreneurs at the intersection of arts and commercebuilding on our legacy of equitable economic development since 2011. false false 382402 28951 Incubating Creative Entrepreneurs - Strengthening local artisans through visibility, mentorship, and retail opportunities.ReCouture Workshops: Hosted successful workshops for Met Members, where SoHarlem designers taught participants how to upcycle old garments into bespoke pieces.Cultural Tourism: Creative Entrepreneurs Doris Prester and Debbie Quinones led sold-out walking tours of East and West Harlem, highlighting the "Innovation Triangle," the Factory District, and the rich labor and civil rights history of El Barrio.Innovation Triangle Activation: Partnered with the West Harlem Arts Alliance (WHAA) for a month-long showcase at the Taystee Lab Building.o Noah Ortiz led "no-sew" design demos.o Kenny Allen (Hollywood-Babylon) screened his award-winning film, Dapper Dan: Dont Hate the Players, Change the Game.o Gladys Perez provided live sewing instruction to the public.Met-Inspired Window Displays: * "A Nod to Superfine": Featured Noah Ortiz (Art in Heaven), who showcased an upcycled contemporary Dandyism jacket using materials donated by Dapper Dan, and Walter Joe Dixon (ATASHI), who presented designs featuring exquisite brocade textiles.The Beauty of Home Decor": A collaboration between Olivia Smashum (Blue Olive) and Teniade Morenike Fann (Naija Fly Fabrics). The display featured unique pillows incorporating heritage textiles donated by the late Susan Stauber and Valerie Deas.ILGWU Tribute: Celebrated labor history with a display featuring the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) imprint, alongside West African ethical fair-trade fabrics from Naija Fly Fabrics.Designer Spotlight: Andres Biel (IFLYUNIVERSE): Welcomed back former apprentice Andres Biel as a Guest Artist. Biel, winner of the Harlem Fashion Week Emerging Designer Competition, transitioned from a SoHarlem apprentice (2019-2021) to a successful high-end streetwear designer. In a full-circle moment, he now teaches at the Henry Street Settlement where his journey began.The Designer as Educator: Piloting Fashion's Next Generation We also spotlight Walter Dixon, SoHarlem Design Apprentice and ATASHI Creative Director, and help market his newly launched, Walter Joe Sewing and Fashion Classes at the High School of Fashion Industries.Media Spotlight: Through our communications efforts, Walter Dixon was featured in CanvasRebel, a national magazine dedicated to the stories of visionary creatives and entrepreneurs. Part of the Voyage Group of Magazines, the feature highlights Walters journey and his impact on the Harlem creative community.From Studio to Runway & Stage:o Stage Production: Sewist Margarita Ayala and Designer Javier Valencia were commissioned to create the full costume lineup for Elf The Musical.o Exhibitions: Assisted Gladys Perez in securing a spot in the Threaded Realities exhibition at the Kota Alliance, where she showcased her upcycled millinery works.Designer Hub Membership: Launched an affordable Studio Membership Program ($200$400/year) to provide sustainable workspace and services to local artisans.New Collective Members: Welcomed Imani (Cre8tive Soles 4 U), who specializes in repurposed, individualistic footwear.Designers 2024 Holiday Season was extended at Columbia Universitys Forums until January 30, 2025. This accessible street-level location impacted the designer pop-ups filled with joy, community, and festive gifts.Following designer Javier Valencias appointment as Creative Director for Black Smoke (Shoot for the Stars Foundation), SoHarlem co-hosted a live-streamed Holiday Fashion Show. The event successfully connected our Creative Entrepreneurs with new markets and celebrated the intersection of Harlems music and fashion scenes. 67482 5109 Creative Economy Training Institute - Cultivating the next generation of cultural workersDapper Dans Dream-Connection: Piloted a 12-week intensive apprenticeship for young entrepreneurs.Participants received technical training in garment construction and business mentorship.Success Stories: Nelvin De La Rosa (accepted to college; working part-time at SoHarlem), Zaire Benjamin (promoted to Design & Studio Apprentice), Ashley Best (now at FIT), and Dean Delfante (hired by Banana Republic).Recruitment Partners: Collaborated with Rambler Studios, Shoot for the Stars Foundation (founded by Audrey Jackson), and Avenues for Justice to identify at-risk youth with a passion for design.The Future of Fashion (3D Tech): Under the leadership of Noah Ortiz, SoHarlem is developing a 3D-enabled workforce program to bridge traditional artisan craft with digital fashion technology.Expanded footprint through cultural and environmental cultural collaboration Climate Week & Gotham Foundry: Partnered with neighbors Gotham Foundry to showcase upcycled creations by young designers, highlighting the intersection of biofabrication and sustainable fashion in West Harlem.Urban Tech & Green Spaces: Amsterdam Greenstreet: Collaborated with the City Parks Department to restore the West 126th St & Amsterdam Ave corridor with new flora and fencing.Smart Streetscapes (CS3): Participated in Columbia Universitys Augmented Reality (AR) workshops to help design tech-enabled public spaces that preserve neighborhood history. 449884 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false 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 true 41 0 true 4 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false NY X Janet Rodriguez 2122222792 1361 Amsterdam Avenue Suite 340 New York NY 10027 X Deirdre Washington Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jessica Tomb Chairwoman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Barbara Lee Morgan Member 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Janet Rodriguez Member 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Frederick Quenzer Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tanya Melendez Escalante Member 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Janet Rodriguez CEO 40.00 10.00 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 X 100820 361032 1016 461852 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 900099 34060 34060 34060 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 495912 34060 0 0 0 0 101250 70267 13268 17715 0 98792 68562 12945 17285 0 0 17895 9288 2152 6455 0 0 0 0 0 0 21219 21219 1016 1016 0 0 0 165447 159659 5788 0 0 0 0 0 1665 833 416 416 13536 11395 2141 Marketing 38031 38031 Designer Studio 35483 35483 Training Institute Expense 19163 19163 Development Expenses 15709 15709 34306 20478 5732 8096 563512 449884 63661 49967 146666 85589 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14570 12348 3887 2222 0 0 0 0 0 150553 87811 896 5600 153 896 5753 X 149657 82058 149657 82058 150553 87811 X -67600 1 X false false false X 733754 589645 632744 765604 445883 3167630 0 0 733754 589645 632744 765604 445883 3167630 0 3167630 0 0 15210 15210 3182840 0.99520 0.98670 X 6475 5048 1427 8095 7300 795 2222 Due to related parties 136 Sales tax payable 17 153 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b After the Board Treasurer reviews it, the form will be reviewed by Board of Directors before it is filed. 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