Nonprofit · EIN 84-4432820
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC
Also known as BLACK ARTS DISTRICT
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,715,971 | $1,183,197 | $532,774 | $821,794 | $65,794 | $756,000 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,070,488 | $1,080,167 | -$9,679 | $348,742 | $125,516 | $223,226 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,679,287
- of which government grants
- $309,826
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $32,239
- Other revenue
- $36,684
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $188,075
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $213,744
- Other salaries and wages
- $193,871
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $480,157
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $28,000
- Accounting fees
- $77,737
- Occupancy
- $56,433
- Travel
- $15,552
- Depreciation
- $7,656
- Program services (functional)
- $874,708
- Management and general (functional)
- $227,585
- Fundraising (functional)
- $80,904
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $348,742
- Total assets, end of year
- $821,794
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $65,794
- Net assets, end of year
- $756,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $497,138
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $258,862
- Gross receipts
- $1,715,971
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRION GILL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $89,906 | $6,785 |
| KENNETH MORRISON | DIRECTOR OF Officer | 40 | $79,452 | $7,016 |
| AYO FIGUEROA | OPERATIONS D Officer | 40 | $44,386 | $1,298 |
| JOHN HARRIS | BOARD VICE P Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MARCUS | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE CHANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAYVON LOVE | BOARD PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KEVIN DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYENECHA DAUGHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CORNISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANAH NICOLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI TUBMAN WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNDRE JENNINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE HANDY | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRION GILL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $98,316 | $6,783 |
| DAYVON LOVE | BOARD PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HARRIS | BOARD VICE P Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MARCUS | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHVILLA RASHEEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE CHANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KEVIN DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYENECHA DAUGHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CORNISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANAH NICOLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI TUBMAN WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNDRE JENNINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12 W MADISON ST STE 120, BALTIMORE, MD 21201-5770
- In care of
- % BRION GILL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRION GILL, 12 W MADISON ST STE 120, BALTIMORE, MD 21201
- Signed the 990
- BRION GILL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (667) 312-2099
- Website
- WWW.BLACKARTSDISTRICT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GOLDIN GROUP LLC
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES OF BLACK ARTS DISTRICT TO THE GREATER PUBLIC, AND TO PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY OF THE DISTRICTS TAX BENEFITS TO ARTISTS, ARTS OR ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, AND PROPERTY OWNERS.
Program accomplishments
- THE PROJECT RESTART IS A MULTI-PRONG INITIATIVE TO RESTIMULATE THE CREATIVE ECONOMY IN WEST BALTIMORE BY SPONSORING LOCAL CURATORS WHO CREATE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, CURATING MARQUEE EVENTS AND PROVIDING TRAINING, FELLOWSHIP, INTERNSHIPS, AND DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK CREATIVES. THIS INITIATIVE SEEKS TO REDUCE THE NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, SPEED UP RECOVERY EFFORTS FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY, AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES AS A CATALYST FOR THE LONG-TERM RESILIENCE, VIBRANCY, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF BLACK CREATIVES. PROJECT RESTORE DEWMORE BALTIMORE INITIATIVES: DEWMORE BALTIMORE YOUTH POETRY LEAGUE ENGAGES YOUTH IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS, HIGH SCHOOLS AND VARIOUS CITY INSTITUTIONS USING THE POWER OF POETRY. POETS PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY DYNAMIC WRITING AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS FROM ACCLAIMED ARTISTS THAT WILL EXPOSE POETS TO COMPLEX CONCEPTS, ADVANCED VOCABULARY, AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS. THE PROGRAM CREATES A SAFE SPACE FOR POETS TO EXPLORE WHO THEY ARE AND WHERE THEY ARE FROM ON A LOCAL AND NATIONAL PLATFORM. USING SLAM AS A VEHICLE TO SELF DISCOVERY, POETS EXERCISE THE ART OF "TRUTH-TELLING." WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL'S FACULTY COACH, A TEACHING ARTIST AND A COMMUNITY OF WRITERS, EVERY MOMENT OF DEVELOPMENT - FROM THE PAGE TO STAGE - IS GUARANTEED TO BE A TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE ON AVERAGE EACH YEAR WE WORK WITH 10 SCHOOLS BUT OUR GOAL IS TO BUILD CAPACITY AND WORK WITH MORE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS. YOUTH POETRY FESTIVAL - EVERY SPRING, DEWMORE BALTIMORE HOSTS THE DEWMORE BALTIMORE YOUTH POETRY FESTIVAL. THIS IS MARYLAND'S LARGEST SPOKEN WORD FESTIVAL. HERE, STUDENTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET LIKE-MINDED YOUTH OF THEIR AGE GROUP WHO THEY WOULD HAVE NORMALLY NEVER ENCOUNTERED. THEY ATTEND WORKSHOPS BY SOME OF THE REGION'S MOST RECOGNIZED ARTISTS AND ORGANIZERS. THE YOUNG PEOPLE LEARN TOGETHER, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND HAVE A GREAT TIME, THEN ENGAGE IN SOME HEALTHY COMPETITION. THIS TYPE OF CROSS COMMUNITY BUILDING WILL HELP TO DECREASE VIOLENCE AND BOLSTER A SINCERE LOVE FOR OUR CITY. BALTIMORE YOUTH POET LAUREATE PROGRAM - THE YOUTH POET LAUREATE PROGRAM APPOINTS A YOUTH FROM THE AGE OF 13-19 EVERY YEAR TO REPRESENT BALTIMORE ON A LOCAL AND NATIONAL PLATFORM AND TWO ADDITIONAL YOUTH THAT CO-SERVE AS AMBASSADORS. EVERY SPRING, CITY HALL HOSTS UP TO 12 CREATIVE, HONEST AND POWERFUL YOUTH VOICES TO COMPETE FOR THE TITLE OF BALTIMORE'S APPOINTED YOUTH POET LAUREATE. THE YOUTH POET LAUREATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BEING A YOUTH AMBASSADOR OF BALTIMORE'S ART AND CULTURE COMMUNITY AS THEY SPEAK, SHARE, AND BUILD LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY. THE YPL WILL RECEIVE A CASH PRIZE, A NATIONAL BOOK DEAL, AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT BALTIMORE INTERNATIONALLY, AND WILL PERFORM ON A LOCAL ENOCH PRATT LIBRARY TOUR THAT WILL BRING THIS POWERFUL EXPERIENCE TO THE COMMUNITY. MAYA-BARAKA WRITERS INSTITUTE- THE MAYA ANGELOU WRITERS INSTITUTE (MBWI) IS A WRITING PROGRAM THAT HIRES STUDENT WRITERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A SERIES OF POETRY WORKSHOPS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING LOCAL PERFORMANCES AND VISITS TO HISTORICAL ART SITES. MAWI FOCUSES ON PROVIDING CONTEXT TO ART AS ACTIVISM THAT IS ACCESSIBLE AND RELEVANT FOR MILLENNIALS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO PRESENTATIONS BY LOCAL NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT LEADERS, WRITERS, ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS, FILMS/VIDEOS, INFORMATIVE READING MATERIAL AND CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS.Expenses $874,708 · grants $188,075
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-4432820
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $821,794
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,715,971
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,715,971 | $1,183,197 | $821,794 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,070,488 | $1,080,167 | $348,742 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $716,798 | $587,603 | $259,401 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-4432820).
Questions about PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC
- What is the EIN of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC is 84-4432820.
- Is PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT 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 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRION GILL.
- Who are the officers and directors of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,906 (BRION GILL, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,715,971, expenses of $1,183,197 and total assets of $821,794 at year end.
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