KAMOINGE INCORPORATED

EIN: 133985397 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$339,315
Total Expenses
$302,928
Total Assets
$526,619
Net Assets
$126,619
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
RONALD HERARD
Phone
6462284580
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

KAMOINGE INCORPORATED is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $339K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $303K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

KAMOINGE (THE ORGANIZATION) IS THE LONGEST-STANDING COLLECTIVE OF PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AFRICAN DESCENT IN AMERICA. FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS, OUR MISSION HAS BEEN TO HONOR, DOCUMENT, AND PRESERVE THE HISTORY, CREATIVITY, AND LIVED EXPERIENCES OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY. FOUNDED IN 1963 AS A CLUB FOR OFTEN-UNSEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS, KAMOINGE HAS EVOLVED INTO A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE COLLECTIVE THAT FOSTERS ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, MENTORSHIP, AND CRITICAL EXCHANGE. WE WELCOME ANY PHOTOGRAPHER OF AFRICAN DESCENT WHO SHARES OUR DESIRE TO SUPPORT AND ELEVATE ONE ANOTHER, REFLECTING THE DIVERSITY OF CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSION THROUGH THE WORK OF WOMEN, NON-BINARY ARTISTS, FILMMAKERS, SCULPTORS, AND AUTHORS. OUR STRENGTH LIES IN A RIGOROUS, INTERGENERATIONAL PEDAGOGY ROOTED IN CRITIQUE AND COLLABORATION, PRODUCING WORK THAT CHALLENGES NARRATIVES AND CELEBRATES THE HUMANITY OF BLACK LIFE. OUR MEMBERS ARE CURRENTLY EXHIBITED ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND WE MAINTAIN PARTNERSHIPS WITH INSTITUTIONS SUCH

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $339,315
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $339,315

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $39,250
Salaries & Benefits $216,763
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $261,297
Other Expenses $46,915
TOTAL EXPENSES $302,928

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $339,315 $435,344 -0.2%
Expenses $302,928 $223,677 +0.4%
Net Income $36,387 $211,667 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$0
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RONALD HERARD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADGER COWANS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
EDEN COWANS BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $339,315 $302,928 $526,619 $36,387
2024 $435,344 $223,677 $223,565 $211,667
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