AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC

EIN: 112515828 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

JAMAICA, NY

Total Revenue
$131,100
Total Expenses
$108,662
Total Assets
$2,931,100
Net Assets
$2,931,100
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Sekou Branch
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $131K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $22K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

The Afrikan Poetry Theatres APT mission is to preserve and perpetuate Art Culture and the Traditions of the African Diaspora through creative programming Including but not limited to; theatre film music dance spoken word,Youth S.T.E.A.M,3D Printed Art and more. Our goal is to promote cross-cultural awareness understanding and socialization through traditional and digital art disciplines. Founded as performance theatre in 1976 and incorporated as a 501c3 since 1980 we continue to expand in order to offer a diverse roster of cultural activities to the the underserved communities of South East Jamaica and Far Rockaway Queens NY. Our Goal is to influence community empowerment through cultural education. Our initiative is about economics by way of education It is important that we not only celebrate art and find creative outlets to express the realities of our communities but to educate the community about how to monetize creativity. Dont just act learn the busi

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $121,000
Program Service Revenue $6,100
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $4,000
TOTAL REVENUE $131,100

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,500
Salaries & Benefits $33,190
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,200
Other Expenses $69,772
TOTAL EXPENSES $108,662

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $131,100 N/A N/A
Expenses $108,662 N/A N/A
Net Income $22,438 N/A N/A
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
11

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✓ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
2
$33,190
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sekou Branch Executive Director 35.00
Key Emp Highest
$25,000 $0 $25,000
Vernon Williams 15.00
Key Emp
$8,190 $0 $8,190
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $131,100 $108,662 $2,931,100 $22,438
2024 $173,850 $104,351 $2,894,195 $69,499
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