AFRO AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 251689025 501(c)(3)

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$272,595
Total Expenses
$336,415
Total Assets
$1,059,394
Net Assets
$702,236
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JAMES JOHNSON JR
Phone
4122416775
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

AFRO AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE INC, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $273K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $336K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDE SYSTEMATIC SPECIALIZED INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL TRAINING IN AFRICAN- AMERICAN MUSIC

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $163,413 Revenue: $50,490

OUR MAIN PROGRAM INCLUDES ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS, MUSIC THEORY, AFRICAN DRUMMING AND VOCAL CLASS. JAZZ LAB: THE ENSEMBLE CONSISTS OF STUDENTS FROM AAMI WHO EXCEL ON THEIR PARTICULAR INSTRUMENT. THE...

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OUR MAIN PROGRAM INCLUDES ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS, MUSIC THEORY, AFRICAN DRUMMING AND VOCAL CLASS. JAZZ LAB: THE ENSEMBLE CONSISTS OF STUDENTS FROM AAMI WHO EXCEL ON THEIR PARTICULAR INSTRUMENT. THE ENSEMBLE PROVIDES PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE STUDIED INSTRUCTION IN COMPOSITION, IMPROVISATION, BASIC THEORY, CHART READING AND EAR TRAINING. BOYD SCHOIR: AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL YOUNG MALES, STARTING AT THE AGE OF EIGHT. THEY ARE EXPECTED TO DISPLAY INTENSE ENERGY AND A STRONG DESIRE TO SING AND PERFORM. SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE: 2-WEEK IMMERSION PROGRAM WITH INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC FINDAMENTALS, IMPROVISATION, VOICE, KEYBOARDS AND AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCE. THIS 2-WEEK SESSION CULMINATES IN A PERFORMANCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $218,192
Program Service Revenue $50,490
Investment Income $3,913
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $272,595

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $111,471
Fundraising Expenses $29,701
Program Expenses $163,413
Other Expenses $208,069
TOTAL EXPENSES $336,415

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $272,595 $425,234 -0.4%
Expenses $336,415 $641,694 -0.5%
Net Income $-63,820 $-216,460 -0.7%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
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
6
$66,500
Total Directors
13
$66,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES JOHNSON JR EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$60,500 $0 $60,500
DR NELSON HARRISON BUSINESS MAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $6,000 $6,000
DERYCK TINES PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE RIDEOUT VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM HURD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWANDA LONG SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE JAMES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARYANN BORNEO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIE KIHONIA BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
AKWASI OPOKU-DAKWA BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL KAZDIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRAHAM FANDREI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KENNETH PEAGLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $272,595 $336,415 $1,059,394 $-63,820
2023 $425,234 $641,694 $1,122,757 $-216,460
2022 $1,062,443 $330,054 $1,212,533 $732,389
2021 $261,015 $223,647 $492,552 $37,368
2020 $336,044 $204,097 $398,145 $131,947
2019 $153,127 $271,699 $276,324 $-118,572
2018 $293,518 $253,016 $342,560 $40,502
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