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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1804860

WORLD ARTS FOCUS

Also known as JOES MOVEMENT EMPORIUM

Tax-exempt · MOUNT RAINIER, MD 20712

Financials

$3M$3.1M2023$3.4M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WORLD ARTS FOCUS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,423,419$3,490,226-$66,807$2,243,673$754,848$1,488,825
June 30, 2024990$2,979,831$3,086,539-$106,708$2,535,966$757,446$1,778,520
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,988,370
of which government grants
$1,194,194
Membership dues
$8,065
Program service revenue
$1,410,001
Investment income
$2,404
Net income from fundraising events
$22,644
Other revenue
$22,644

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$101,898
Other salaries and wages
$1,555,004
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,841,935
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$78,080
Occupancy
$136,562
Travel
$26,074
Depreciation
$142,919
Program services (functional)
$2,988,108
Management and general (functional)
$313,380
Fundraising (functional)
$188,738

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,535,966
Total assets, end of year
$2,243,673
Total liabilities, end of year
$754,848
Net assets, end of year
$1,488,825
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,612,661
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,296,845
Net assets with donor restrictions
$191,980
Gross receipts
$3,450,531
Employees
44
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1993
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BROOKE KIDDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EX-OFF
Trustee or director, Officer
40$89,320$12,577
RISHI DASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
DR ADRIENNE CHARLESVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
PENELOPE MENDOZATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
JESSICA SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
MARTIN MELLETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
MALORI RHONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
ANGIE CREWSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
DENA WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
DR CLOVER BAKER-BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
LUIS MCSWEENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
DERRICK COLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BROOKE KIDDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EX-OFF
Trustee or director, Officer
40$81,607$11,997
RISHI DASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
DR ADRIENNE CHARLESVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
PENELOPE MENDOZATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
DOYLE NIEMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
MARTY MELLETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
MICHAEL HERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
ANGIE CREWSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
DERRICK COLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3309 BUNKER HILL RD, MOUNT RAINIER, MD 20712-1922
In care of
% LISA ALFRED
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BROOKE KIDD, 3309 BUNKER HILL ROAD, MOUNT RAINIER, MD 207121922
Signed the 990
BROOKE KIDD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(301) 699-1819
Return prepared by
SB & COMPANY LLC

Mission

WORLD ARTS FOCUS DBA JOE'S MOVEMENT EMPORIUM IS A CENTER FOR DANCE, MOVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THAT UTILIZES THE ARTS AS A VEHICLE FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION, WORKFORCE TRAINING AND COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES APPROXIMATELY 70,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY THROUGH CLASSES, PERFORMANCES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ARTIST SERVICES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ARTS EDUCATION: JOE'S OFFERS YEAR-ROUND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING AFTER-SCHOOL THROUGH CLUB JOE'S AND OVER THE SUMMER THROUGH CAMP JOE'S, PROVIDING STRUCTURED HOMEWORK HELP, CREATIVE PLAY AND ARTS ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY-AGED YOUTH. WE PROVIDE EARLY ACCESS TO ARTS ENRICHMENT FOR YOUTH, AS WELL AS AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE FOR WORKING PARENTS IN THE REGION.
    Expenses $900,171 · revenue $642,571
  • THEATER TECH PROGRAM/CREATIVEWORKS: RECOGNIZING THE DUAL NEED FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES AND STABLE EMPLOYMENT FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND THE AREA'S UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE, JOE'S LAUNCHED THE CREATIVEWORKS PROGRAM IN 2008. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED IN THEATRE TECH AND DIGITAL MEDIA, AS WELL AS LEARN LIFE SKILLS TO ACHIEVE POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS.
    Expenses $704,519 · revenue $697,709
  • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
    Expenses $809,839
  • Expenses $573,579 · revenue $69,721

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
52-1804860
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
1993
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,243,673
Income (IRS master file)
$3,450,531

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,423,419$3,490,226$2,243,673XML
990June 2024$2,979,831$3,086,539$2,535,966XML
990June 2023$2,929,531$2,699,143$2,501,048IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 52-1804860).

Questions about WORLD ARTS FOCUS

What is the EIN of WORLD ARTS FOCUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD ARTS FOCUS is 52-1804860.
Is WORLD ARTS FOCUS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to WORLD ARTS FOCUS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WORLD ARTS FOCUS 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 WORLD ARTS FOCUS 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 WORLD ARTS FOCUS 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 WORLD ARTS FOCUS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BROOKE KIDD.
Who are the officers and directors of WORLD ARTS FOCUS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,320 (BROOKE KIDD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EX-OFF).
How much revenue does WORLD ARTS FOCUS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,423,419, expenses of $3,490,226 and total assets of $2,243,673 at year end.

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