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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1742572

KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134

Financials

$176K$262K2022$266K$237K2023$296K$179K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$295,915$179,336$116,579$334,183$27,119$307,064
June 30, 2024990$266,473$236,745$29,728$236,036$45,551$190,485
June 30, 2023990$175,726$261,625-$85,899$168,997$8,240$160,757
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$246,034
of which government grants
$25,000
Program service revenue
$49,880
Investment income
$1
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$66,039
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$74,570
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,028
Travel
$1,543
Program services (functional)
$123,832
Management and general (functional)
$44,620
Fundraising (functional)
$10,884

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$236,036
Total assets, end of year
$334,183
Total liabilities, end of year
$27,119
Net assets, end of year
$307,064
Net assets without donor restrictions
$151,691
Net assets with donor restrictions
$155,373
Gross receipts
$295,915
Employees
3
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1975
State of legal domicile
PA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
FASINA WILKIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$46,950$3,500
DOROTHY WILKIEARTISTIC DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
35$36,600$0
DOLORES SANDERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
NESHEENA PICKRONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MELINDA CHILDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
REGINALD WILKIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
VALERIE CRAWFORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
FASINA WILKIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$54,500$4,005
DOROTHY WILKIEARTISTIC DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
35$32,500$0
MELINDA CHILDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
REGINALD WILKIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
NESHEENA PICKRONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DOLORES SANDERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
VALERIE CRAWFORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
AJENE ATKINSFORMER TREASURER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
STEPHANIE ATKINSFORMER INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FASINA WILKIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$54,500
DOROTHY WILKIEARTISTIC DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
35$33,525
DAVID HARRISONADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$24,550
TABITHA LEACHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
NOELINA COLLINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MELINDA CHILDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2636 E AUBURN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-4748
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
FASINA WILKIE, 6417 N 13TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19126
Signed the 990
FASINA WILKIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(484) 929-7353
Return prepared by
RUOTOLO SPEWAK & CO

Mission

PRESENT AND PRESERVE AFRICAN DIASPORAN DANCE, DRUM AND CULTURE THROUGH WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES, PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS,AND RESOURCES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION: OFFER CLASSES IN AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND ADULTS, IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS; DEVELOP CURRICULUM MATERIALS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. PERFORMANCE/PRODUCTION: DEVELOP AND PRODUCE AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM PERFORMANCE. TOURING: PERFORM AFRO-CUBAN, WEST AFRICAN AND CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM FOR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND IN CONCERT HALLS, WIDELY.
    Expenses $123,832 · revenue $49,880

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1742572
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
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$334,183
Income (IRS master file)
$295,915

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$295,915$179,336$334,183XML
990June 2024$266,473$236,745$236,036XML
990June 2023$175,726$261,625$168,997XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 31-1742572).

Questions about KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC

What is the EIN of KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC is 31-1742572.
Is KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE 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 KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC 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 KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC 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 KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names FASINA WILKIE.
Who are the officers and directors of KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,950 (FASINA WILKIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does KULU MELE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $295,915, expenses of $179,336 and total assets of $334,183 at year end.

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