Nonprofit · EIN 81-4704736
INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART
Also known as IPAMA
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $192,334 | $191,516 | $818 | $355,459 | $354,641 | $818 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $198,465 | $198,144 | $321 | $352,700 | $352,700 | $0 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $198,466 | $198,145 | $321 | $352,701 | $23,203 | $329,498 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $167,322 | $165,427 | $1,895 | $351,467 | $34,781 | $316,686 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $230,877 | $243,748 | -$12,871 | $448,950 | $134,159 | $314,791 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $192,334
- of which government grants
- $192,334
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $48,894
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $48,894
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $69,559
- Travel
- $275
- Program services (functional)
- $191,516
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $352,700
- Total assets, end of year
- $355,459
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $354,641
- Net assets, end of year
- $818
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $269,273
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $818
- Gross receipts
- $192,334
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NONE | NONE | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NONE | NONE | – | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandra Cooper-Davenporte | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Valerie Daniels-Carter | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Attorney John W Daniels Jr | President | 1.5 | $0 |
| Charlotte Ghazarian | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Paula Dione Ingram | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Lillian Lawrence | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Annette Lenox | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Marovich | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Eric | Peterson | 0 | $0 |
| Attorney Calvin Scott | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Jason Spencer | Assistant Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Attorney Andre Townsel | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandra Cooper-Davenporte | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Valerie Daniels-Carter | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Attorney John W Daniels Jr | President | 2 | $0 |
| Charlotte Ghazarian | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Paula Dione Ingram | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Lillian Lawrence | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Annette Lenox | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Marovich | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Eric | Peterson | 0 | $0 |
| Ericka Rush | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Attorney Calvin Scott | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Jason Spencer | Assistant Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Attorney Andre Townsel | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Daniels-Carter | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Attoeney John W Daniels | Chairman of The Board Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Charlotte Ghazarian | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Paula Dione Ingram | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Lillian Lawrence | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Annette Lenox | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Marovich | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Cheryl Parchia | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Eric Peterson | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Attorney Calvin Scott | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jason Spencer | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Attorney Andre Townsel | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Chandra Cooper-Davenporte | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3500 WMOTHER DANIEL WAY, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-0000
- In care of
- % JASON SPENCER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- THEMBA MUZONDO, 3500WMOTHER DANIEL WAY, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209
- Signed the 990
- THEMBA MUZONDO, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (414) 336-0501
- Return prepared by
- AMANI ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES LLC
Mission
The Institute was established to collect, preserve, and display artwork, artifacts, historical memorabilia and recordings that showcase the artistic, musical, scientific, and cultural contributions of African Americans from 1619 to the present
Program accomplishments
- The Institute continued with preservation of arts efforts, display and provide historical education to visitors, students and other community groups to promote African American cultural awareness and the hidden talents and skills displayed by the rich cultural art work. The organization provided program services to meet the mission of the organization in preserving african american art and cultural values.Expenses $191,516 · revenue $192,334
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4704736
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A51)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $355,459
- Income (IRS master file)
- $192,334
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $192,334 | $191,516 | $355,459 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $198,465 | $198,144 | $352,700 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $198,466 | $198,145 | $352,701 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $167,322 | $165,427 | $351,467 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $230,877 | $243,748 | $448,950 | XML |
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 81-4704736).
Questions about INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART
- What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART is 81-4704736.
- Is INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART 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 INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART 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 INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names THEMBA MUZONDO.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND ART have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $192,334, expenses of $191,516 and total assets of $355,459 at year end.
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