KANKOURAN WEST AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY (EIN 521408585) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1983

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ASSANE KONTE

Phone

2025181213

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

KANKOURAN WEST AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $602K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 46% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $765K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

KanKouran preserves and promotes West African performing arts through programs that facilitate cross-cultural enrichment, and fosters an appreciation for African culture through dance.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $461,644

Program Service Revenue $139,930

Investment Income $149

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $601,723

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $321,862

Fundraising Expenses $68,386

Program Expenses $626,854

Other Expenses $443,235

TOTAL EXPENSES $765,097

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$601,723	$1,108,835	-0.5%
Expenses	$765,097	$487,076	+0.6%
Net Income	$-163,374	$621,759	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$79,800

Total Directors

$79,800

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ASSANE KONTE	EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR	40	Officer Director Highest	$79,800	$0	$79,800
BETTIE ROBINSON GIBBS	BOARD MEMBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
DINAH REESE	BOARD MENBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERI GREEN	BOARD MEMBER	1	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	$601,723	$765,097	$1,453,171	$-163,374
2024	$1,108,835	$487,076	$1,601,840	$621,759
2023	$1,082,333	$309,635	$1,065,531	$772,698
2022	$295,899	$192,615	$244,338	$103,284
2021	$228,681	$250,510	$49,678	$-21,829

KANKOURAN WEST AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY