2026-04-10T12:08:43-04:00 2025-12-31 FierceCG LLC 2923 DeMooney Road Atlanta GA 30349 990 2025-01-01 201090906 New York African Chorus Ensemble Inc NEWY 515 West 151st Street New York NY 10031 Joyce Adewumi President 6463454658 2026-03-16 false Jennifer Muchison P01711149 6786624997 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Joyce Adewumi 515 West 151st Street Suite 2W New York NY 10031 189163 false X www.nyafricanensemble.com, and www.multiculturalfestival.nyc X 2004 NY NYACE strengthens New York Citys cultural life by using the arts to build bridges among diverse communities, providing accessible programs for low-income populations while supporting artists, vendors, and reducing stereotypes that can lead to hate crimes. 5 5 2 0 0 198839 181035 5381 7598 0 0 0 530 204220 189163 0 0 0 0 55336 64684 0 0 0 132327 129868 187663 194552 16557 -5389 37198 32315 431 937 36767 31378 The New York African Chorus Ensemble, Inc. (NYACE) strengthens New York Citys cultural life by using the arts to build bridges of understanding among diverse communities. Through performances, cultural programs, and community initiatives, NYACE provides accessible arts experiences for low-income populations, supports artists and small cultural vendors, and uses culture as a tool to reduce stereotypes that can lead to hate crimes and social division. false false 160351 153868 5140 NYC Multicultural Festival and Preview Concerts - The NYC Multicultural Festival and its preview concerts served as NYACEs flagship cultural engagement program, providing free and accessible arts programming that brought together thousands of residents from diverse cultural backgrounds across Harlem and New York City. The program featured live music, dance, and cultural presentations representing African, Caribbean, Latin American, and global traditions, creating a shared space for dialogue, cultural exchange, and community connection. In addition to cultural impact, the festival created economic opportunities by providing paid performance opportunities for artists and a marketplace platform for small cultural vendors. By fostering cross-cultural understanding and shared experiences, the program directly supports NYACEs mission to reduce stereotypes, strengthen community cohesion, and contribute to safer, more connected neighborhoods. The program prioritizes accessibility by offering free or low-cost participation, ensuring that financial barriers do not limit community engagement. 12579 12702 185632 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 false false false false true 12 2 true 2 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 5 5 false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true true true true true true false false NY X X Joyce Adewumi 6463454658 515 West 151st Street Suite 2W New York NY 10031 Prof Bode Omojola Board Chair 1 X X 0 0 0 Josanna McCaskill Secretary 3 X X 0 0 0 Daisy Rosario Treasurer 3 X X 0 0 0 Kenshasa Shabaka Assistant Treasurer 1 X X 0 0 0 Dr Sola Atanda Board Member 1 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 181035 17703 181035 Program Services Rendered 7598 7598 7598 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vendor Rebates 530 530 530 189163 8128 0 0 47383 47383 17301 17301 38657 38657 23698 21945 1753 5310 5310 23719 22250 1469 6417 6417 0 4772 4384 388 Equipment Rentals 11244 11244 Event Materials 11298 11298 Fees 1889 1889 Refreshment 864 864 2000 2000 0 0 194552 185632 8920 0 36752 32315 446 0 0 0 0 37198 32315 431 937 431 937 36767 31378 37198 32315 -5389 X false false false false false X 89415 116817 189621 204220 189163 789236 0 0 89415 116817 189621 204220 189163 789236 789236 0 0 0 789236 1.00000 X 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Form 990 Part VI Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared in collaboration with a qualified tax professional and reviewed by the organizations leadership prior to filing. A copy of the completed Form 990 is shared with members of the governing board, providing an opportunity for review, questions, and feedback. This process ensures transparency, accuracy, and appropriate oversight. Form 990 Part VI Line 12c The Board Secretary sends out the conflict of interest forms to all members of the board, which they fill out and return to the secretary for review. Form 990 Part VI Line 13 The organization has adopted a whistleblower policy that encourages staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to report concerns related to financial practices, governance, or unethical behavior without fear of retaliation. Reports are handled confidentially and reviewed appropriately to ensure accountability and integrity. Form 990 Part VI Line 14 NYACE maintains a document retention and destruction policy to ensure that organizational records are properly maintained and securely disposed of in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This policy supports transparency, accountability, and effective organizational management. Form 990 Part VI Line 15a The organization follows a process for determining compensation that includes review and approval by independent members of the governing body. Compensation decisions are informed by comparability data and documented to ensure that they are reasonable and aligned with the organizations size, scope, and mission. Form 990 Part VI Line 18 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990 Part VI Line 19 NYACE makes its governing documents, policies, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Information about the organizations programs and activities is also accessible through its website. The organization is committed to transparency and public accountability in all aspects of its operations. Organizations Financial Model NYACE operates with a community-centered financial model that prioritizes access and inclusion. The organization intentionally limits financial barriers to participation by offering free and low-cost programming, while leveraging partnerships, in-kind support, and contributions to sustain operations and expand impact.