WORLD ARTS FOCUS

EIN: 521804860 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MOUNT RAINIER, MD

Total Revenue
$3,423,419
Total Expenses
$3,490,226
Total Assets
$2,243,673
Net Assets
$1,488,825
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
BROOKE KIDD
Phone
3016991819
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WORLD ARTS FOCUS, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

WORLD ARTS FOCUS DBA JOE'S MOVEMENT EMPORIUM IS A CENTER FOR DANCE, MOVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THAT UTILIZES THE ARTS AS A VEHICLE FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION, WORKFORCE TRAINING AND COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES APPROXIMATELY 70,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY THROUGH CLASSES, PERFORMANCES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ARTIST SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $900,171 Revenue: $642,571

ARTS EDUCATION: JOE'S OFFERS YEAR-ROUND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING AFTER-SCHOOL THROUGH CLUB JOE'S AND OVER THE SUMMER THROUGH CAMP JOE'S, PROVIDING STRUCTURED HOMEWORK HELP, CREATIVE PLAY AND...

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ARTS EDUCATION: JOE'S OFFERS YEAR-ROUND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING AFTER-SCHOOL THROUGH CLUB JOE'S AND OVER THE SUMMER THROUGH CAMP JOE'S, PROVIDING STRUCTURED HOMEWORK HELP, CREATIVE PLAY AND ARTS ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY-AGED YOUTH. WE PROVIDE EARLY ACCESS TO ARTS ENRICHMENT FOR YOUTH, AS WELL AS AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE FOR WORKING PARENTS IN THE REGION.

Program 2
Expenses: $704,519 Revenue: $697,709

THEATER TECH PROGRAM/CREATIVEWORKS: RECOGNIZING THE DUAL NEED FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES AND STABLE EMPLOYMENT FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND THE AREA'S UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE, JOE'S LAUNCHED THE...

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THEATER TECH PROGRAM/CREATIVEWORKS: RECOGNIZING THE DUAL NEED FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES AND STABLE EMPLOYMENT FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND THE AREA'S UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE, JOE'S LAUNCHED THE CREATIVEWORKS PROGRAM IN 2008. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED IN THEATRE TECH AND DIGITAL MEDIA, AS WELL AS LEARN LIFE SKILLS TO ACHIEVE POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $809,839

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,988,370
Program Service Revenue $1,410,001
Investment Income $2,404
Other Revenue $22,644
TOTAL REVENUE $3,423,419

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,841,935
Fundraising Expenses $188,738
Program Expenses $2,988,108
Other Expenses $1,648,291
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,490,226

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,423,419 $2,979,831 +0.1%
Expenses $3,490,226 $3,086,539 +0.1%
Net Income $-66,807 $-106,708 -0.4%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
44
Volunteers
40

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
$101,897
Total Directors
12
$101,897
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RISHI DAS PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ADRIENNE CHARLES VICE-PRESIDENT 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PENELOPE MENDOZA TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA SMITH BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN MELLETT BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALORI RHONES BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE CREWS BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENA WILSON BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CLOVER BAKER-BROWN BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUIS MCSWEEN BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
DERRICK COLEY BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE KIDD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EX-OFF 40.00
Officer Director
$89,320 $12,577 $101,897
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 $3,423,419 $3,490,226 $2,243,673 $-66,807
2024 $2,979,831 $3,086,539 $2,535,966 $-106,708
2023 $2,929,531 $2,699,143 $2,501,048 $230,388
2022 $2,189,610 $2,140,180 $2,266,335 $49,430
2021 $2,078,534 $1,899,905 $2,534,902 $178,629
2020 $1,657,216 $1,739,924 $2,289,773 $-82,708
2019 $1,626,251 $1,546,180 $2,133,894 $80,071
2018 $1,368,739 $1,411,987 $2,098,187 $-43,248
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