Nonprofit · EIN 04-2729933
NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ROXBURY, MA 02119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $759,016 | $259,955 | $499,061 | $4,265,488 | $102,097 | $4,163,391 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $930,213 | $674,351 | $255,862 | $3,882,172 | $99,013 | $3,783,159 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $696,014
- of which government grants
- $543,544
- Program service revenue
- $62,311
- Investment income
- $691
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,339
- Occupancy
- $24,604
- Travel
- $697
- Program services (functional)
- $176,418
- Management and general (functional)
- $83,537
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,882,172
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,265,488
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $102,097
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,163,391
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,828,387
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,163,391
- Gross receipts
- $759,016
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafi Meadows | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Sharra Owens-Schwartz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Vivian Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Milton Wright Jr | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Margaret Burnham | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Denzil McKenzie | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Amy Olatunji | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Clifford Harrison | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Melissa Nobles | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Alex Starke | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAFI MEADOWS PHD | President Officer | – | $0 |
| VIVIAN JOHNSON ED | CLERK Officer | – | $0 |
| MELISSA NOBLES PHD | Treasurer Officer | – | $0 |
| MARGARET A BURNHAM JD | Directors Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DENZIL D MCKENZIE ESQ | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY OLATUNJI | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| THE HONORABLE MILTON L WRIGHT JR JD | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CLIFFORD HARRISON | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AXEL STARKE | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHARRA OWENS-SCHULTZ | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 WALNUT AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1324
- In care of
- % KAFI MEADOWS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kafi Meadows, 300 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119
- Signed the 990
- Kafi Meadows, President
- Phone
- (617) 519-6697
- Website
- www.ncaaa.org
- Return prepared by
- Aranda Leonard Financial Services LLC
Mission
To promote general knowledge of Afro-American history and culture and to encourage, support and promote the development of artistic and cultural expressions within Black communities in the United States.
Program accomplishments
- BLACK NATIVITY is the National Center of Afro-American Artists beloved retelling of the Nativity story through the lens of early twentieth-century Black American culture, blending gospel music, dance, poetry, and theater to celebrate joy, hope, and shared humanity. Rooted in Langston Hughes 1963 original but shaped by generations of NCAAA artistic leaders, the Boston production features a vibrant cast of more than seventy-five performers, including children, dancers, drummers, and choristers. Known for its signature elementsyouthful voices, African-drum-driven choreography, rich dialogue, and gospel- and jazz-inflected musicBlack Nativity has become a cherished cultural tradition that uplifts audiences of all backgrounds. Presented in partnership with ArtsEmerson at the Paramount Center, it stands as a testament to community, creativity, and the enduring power of the Christmas story.Expenses $145,933 · grants $55,149 · revenue $41,648
- CANCEL VIOLENCE: ARTISTS SPEAK is a dynamic exhibition at the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) featuring works by Hakim Raquib, Rob Stull, Johnetta Tinker, Laurence Pierce, Rob PROBLAK Gibbs, Shea Justice, Paul Goodnight, and LMerchie Frazier. Supported by the Mayors Office of Arts and Cultures UN-MONUMENTS Initiative with funding from the Mellon Foundation, the exhibition explores the causes and consequences of violence while offering pathways toward healing and community restoration. As part of its ongoing programming, NCAAA presented PROJECTING PEACE, an interdisciplinary event that included large-scale outdoor projections, a choreo-poem inspired by Ntozake Shange, and a community discussion led by the Louis D. Brown Peace Instituteall amplifying the exhibitions call for reflection, accountability, and social transformation.Expenses $30,485 · grants $90,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2729933
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,265,488
- Income (IRS master file)
- $759,016
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- October 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective August 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $759,016 | $259,955 | $4,265,488 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $930,213 | $674,351 | $3,882,172 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $253,998 | $404,353 | $3,477,265 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $766,872 | $424,715 | $3,671,696 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2729933).
Questions about NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC is 04-2729933.
- Is NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on October 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2011.
- Are donations to NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kafi Meadows.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO AMERICAN ARTISTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $759,016, expenses of $259,955 and total assets of $4,265,488 at year end.
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