Nonprofit · EIN 52-1752103
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $349,319 | $304,959 | $44,360 | $190,206 | $0 | $190,206 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $169,718 | $245,017 | -$75,299 | $145,846 | – | $145,846 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $351,684 | $211,048 | $140,636 | $221,145 | $0 | $221,145 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $285,648
- Membership dues
- $12,425
- Program service revenue
- $63,671
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,500
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,250
- Travel
- $23,754
- Program services (functional)
- $228,968
- Management and general (functional)
- $75,991
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $145,846
- Total assets, end of year
- $190,206
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $190,206
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $164,506
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $25,700
- Gross receipts
- $349,319
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 46
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanora Legaux | Executive Dir. Officer | 30 | $24,500 |
| Linda Goss | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jimmy Caldwell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dr David Fakunle | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Chetter Galloway | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Regina Holmes | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Keopeia Merrill | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Patricia Smart | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanora Legaux | Executive Dir. | 30 | $13,500 |
| Linda Goss | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Kwanza Brewer | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Dr David Fakunle | President | 10 | $0 |
| Chetter Galloway | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Rosa Metoyer | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Keopeia Merrill | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Roy Harris | Director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanora Legaux | Executive Dir. Officer | 30 | $13,250 |
| Linda Goss | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kwanza Brewer | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Dr David Fakunle | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Chetter Galloway | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Rosa Metoyer | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kay Merrill | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Roy Harris | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 67722, BALTIMORE, MD 21215-0018
- In care of
- % MARY CARTER SMITH
- Signed the 990
- Keopeia Merrill, President
- Phone
- (410) 947-1117
- Website
- www.nabsinc.org
- Return prepared by
- Tonja Caldwell
Mission
The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. NABS promotes and perpetuates the art of Black storytelling-an art form which embodies the history, heritage, and culture of African Americans.
Program accomplishments
- The Black Appalachian Storyteller Fellows Program awarded six artists fellowships to support their practice as a Black Appalachian storytellers and culture bearers. The fellowship provides opportunities to examine, research, develop and perform and/or document the Black Appalachian storytelling tradition. Awardees also are mentored by NABS master storytellers and funded to attend and present at the In the Tradition...National Black Storytellers Festival and Conference.Expenses $109,077
- The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (NABS) "In The Tradition..." Annual National Black Storytelling Festival & Conference held in Atlanta, GA presented professional storytelling concerts, workshops, scholar panels, and other cultural arts to over 150 attendees. A Black Heritage Tour was conducted which explored the history and rich culture of African Americans in Atlanta.Expenses $77,518
- The Adopt-A-Teller Program (AATP) served 1,087 students and 180 adults in 12 venues in Atlanta, GA. The Adopt-A-Teller Program performances were conducted by 21 experienced, dynamic, diverse, and nationally renowned storytellers who presented 24 cultural arts and educational services. The AATP conducted a free community family concert. Performances were conducted at public and charter elementary schools, libraries, community centers and a senior center. The storytellers shared their wealth of stories that celebrate African centered traditions from around the world. These stories improve listening, critical thinking, and oratory skills as well as enhance self-esteem and stimulate the desire to read.Expenses $31,261
- The Youth Program equipped over 50 youths with essential storytelling techniques, communication strategies, and public speaking skills. The program strengthened youths connections to their cultural heritage while encouraging creative expression and personal development. 13 Youth received traveling & registration scholarships, 10 local youth received festival registration scholarships, and 2 Youth Alumni were awarded travel and registration scholarships to present youth workshops.Expenses $11,112
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1752103
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $190,206
- Income (IRS master file)
- $349,319
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $349,319 | $304,959 | $190,206 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $169,718 | $245,017 | $145,846 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $351,684 | $211,048 | $221,145 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 52-1752103).
Questions about NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC is 52-1752103.
- Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS 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 ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,500 (Vanora Legaux, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $349,319, expenses of $304,959 and total assets of $190,206 at year end.
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