Nonprofit · EIN 27-3402327
BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP
Tax-exempt · BELLEROSE QUEENS, NY 11426
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $824,773 | $770,527 | $54,246 | $781,163 | $87,821 | $693,342 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $851,715 | $638,226 | $213,489 | $689,230 | $50,134 | $639,096 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $757,460
- of which government grants
- $577,845
- Program service revenue
- $55,191
- Investment income
- $11,222
- Other revenue
- $900
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $106,601
- Other salaries and wages
- $136,946
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $243,547
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $46,971
- Travel
- $21,191
- Program services (functional)
- $405,264
- Management and general (functional)
- $365,263
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $689,230
- Total assets, end of year
- $781,163
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $87,821
- Net assets, end of year
- $693,342
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,571
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $693,342
- Gross receipts
- $824,773
- Employees
- 0
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Liu | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nsilo Mavour | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Neil Kahrim | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Carol Boodram-Wright | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Corrinne Graham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Clarke | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Clarke | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $88,951 |
| Gloria Messam | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Liu | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Amarante | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nsilo Mavour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Winsome Grant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Carol Boodram-Wright | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Corrinne Graham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 251-21 JERICHO TURNPIKE 1055, BELLEROSE QUEENS, NY 11426-2202
- In care of
- % ANDREW CLARKE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 118-02 200TH STREET, SAINT ALBANS NY 11412
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Andrew Clarke, 190-19 Linden Boulevard A, Queens, NY 11412
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- ANDREW CLARKE, 118-02 200TH STREET, SAINT ALBANS NY 11412
- Signed the 990
- Neil Kahrim, Treasurer
- Phone
- (917) 668-2209
- Website
- WWW.BRAATAPRODUCTIONS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ADS Business and Accounting Services
Mission
Braata Productions advanced its mission to preserve and promote Caribbean culture by delivering a full year of artistic programming, cultural education, and community engagement. In 2025, the organization presented theatrical productions, musical performances, and cultural festivals that served diverse audiences across New York City and the Caribbean diaspora. Programs included the Braata Singers, Christmas Grand Market, and the Bankra Caribbean Culture Festival, collectively reaching thousands of attendees. Braata also provided educational workshops and community presentations for schools and partner organizations, engaging hundreds of youth, adults, and seniors. These activities increased access to Caribbean arts, supported emerging artists, and strengthened cultural understanding within the community.
Program accomplishments
- Cultural Productions: Braata Productions held several cultural performances during its fiscal year to engage and educate attendees on Caribbean culture.Expenses $405,264 · grants $748,095 · revenue $55,191
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3402327
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $781,163
- Income (IRS master file)
- $824,773
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $824,773 | $770,527 | $781,163 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $851,715 | $638,226 | $689,230 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $507,608 | $484,998 | $441,132 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $648,470 | $352,150 | $493,923 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: ANDREW CLARKE | August 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-3402327).
Questions about BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP
- What is the EIN of BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP is 27-3402327.
- Is BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP 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 BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Andrew Clarke.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRAATA PRODUCTIONS CORP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $824,773, expenses of $770,527 and total assets of $781,163 at year end.