DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED

EIN: 431603733 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Saint Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$383,055
Total Expenses
$383,051
Total Assets
$445,555
Net Assets
$426,088
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Lois Conley
Phone
3142417057
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $383K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Through compelling core exhibits, dynamic touring shows, educational and entertaining public programs, The Griot Museum of Black History creates a community of lifelong learners who explore, experience, and embrace Missouri's rich and enduring African-American heritage.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $294,822 Revenue: $135,899

The Griot Museum of Black History presented the following activities: Visitors experienced the touring exhibit "Lift Every Voice," a collection of hooked rugs inspired by the linocuts of Elizabeth...

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The Griot Museum of Black History presented the following activities: Visitors experienced the touring exhibit "Lift Every Voice," a collection of hooked rugs inspired by the linocuts of Elizabeth Catlett and created during the COVID-19 shutdown by women across North America. Our inaugural international exhibit "Terang'Art II" featured original art by five Senegalese and twelve St. Louis Artists, exposing both artists and visitors to an amazing cross-cultural experience of art and hospitality. Recently, Kwesi Essel-Blankson, an educator, author, and long-term tour guide at Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, enthralled over 100 visitors at an impromptu book signing accompanied by West African drumming, dancing and delicious Ghanaian cuisine. We rounded out the year with the annual celebration of the St. Louis Community Association's Holiday party here at The Griot.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $247,156
Program Service Revenue $115,335
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $20,564
TOTAL REVENUE $383,055

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $248,073
Fundraising Expenses $33,217
Program Expenses $294,822
Other Expenses $134,978
TOTAL EXPENSES $383,051

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $383,055 $507,045 -0.2%
Expenses $383,051 $380,732 +0.0%
Net Income $4 $126,313 -1.0%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
22

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
4
$142,500
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
1
$142,500
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lois D Conley Executive Director 40
Officer Key Emp Highest
$142,500 $0 $142,500
Ramona Tumblin-Rucker Chair 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Yolanda McNeal Williams Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Phyllis M Jackson Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard K Gaines Director 2
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
2024 $383,055 $383,051 $445,555 $4
2023 $507,045 $380,732 $496,774 $126,313
2022 $241,586 $194,072 $328,497 $47,514
2021 $147,683 $142,763 $308,002 $4,920
2020 $103,255 $148,919 $302,815 $-45,664
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