THE DIATRIBE INC

EIN: 814131862 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Total Revenue
$3,139,503
Total Expenses
$1,030,609
Total Assets
$3,198,278
Net Assets
$2,752,131
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
MI
Phone
6162145640
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE DIATRIBE INC, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 84% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.1M, a strong 67% operating margin.

Mission

THE DIATRIBE USES RESTORATIVE ART TO DISRUPT HISTORICAL SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION BY REIMAGINING EDUCATION, HOLISTICALLY HONORING THE COMMUNITY BY CREATING AN UNAPOLOGETIC VISION FOR LIBERATION THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $210,604

Writing to Right Wrongs teaches young people about redlining and gentrification and how to get active in their community.

Program 2
Expenses: $210,603

Summer Programs foster the development of young poets and their self-expression. Diatribe offers an online collection of youth poetry performances and videos of our public art projects and the...

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Summer Programs foster the development of young poets and their self-expression. Diatribe offers an online collection of youth poetry performances and videos of our public art projects and the process to create them, sharing the stories of neighbors and students along the way. Diatribe offers free, downloadable programs focused on Mental Health and Wellness as well as Our Identities providing rich content to explore poetry as a medium for self-expression.

Program 3
Expenses: $105,301

Poetry Empowered program uses poetry and spoken word to encourage students to explore mental health topics and intersectional identities.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,112,675
Program Service Revenue $1,717,764
Investment Income $11,493
Other Revenue $297,571
TOTAL REVENUE $3,139,503

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $851,144
Fundraising Expenses $50,936
Program Expenses $631,810
Other Expenses $179,465
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,030,609

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,139,503 $1,707,998 +0.8%
Expenses $1,030,609 $1,390,786 -0.3%
Net Income $2,108,894 $317,212 +5.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
6
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
13
$187,897
Key Employees
7
$397,127
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VANESSA JIMENEZ CO-INTERIM DIRECTOR 35.00
Director Key Emp
$100,072 $0 $100,072
MEGAN SMITH-JOVANOVIC CO-INTERIM DIRECTOR 35.00
Director Key Emp
$87,825 $0 $87,825
JODI L TAMMINGA DIRECTOR 35.00
Key Emp
$70,500 $0 $70,500
JAVIER CERVANTES CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35.00
Key Emp
$70,000 $0 $70,000
RACHEL GLEASON LEADER OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING 35.00
Key Emp
$50,980 $0 $50,980
LESLIE C ORDUNA DIRECTOR 20.00
Key Emp
$10,000 $0 $10,000
WARDELL FRAZIER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Key Emp
$7,750 $0 $7,750
DIANA LAMPHIERE VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HAINES TREASURERSECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON TURNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN DUFFIE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY PENA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DORELLE BROCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DULCE REYES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALBERT GASAKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVETTE PITTMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTEL POSEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA REECE DIRECTOR 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
2024 $3,139,503 $1,030,609 $3,198,278 $2,108,894
2023 $1,707,998 $1,385,922 $1,457,095 $322,076
2023 $1,707,998 $1,390,786 $1,452,231 $317,212
2023 $1,342,463 $1,423,332 $651,928 $-80,869
2022 $1,107,710 $970,432 $383,504 $137,278
2021 $115,959 $111,039 $263,183 $4,920
2021 $619,012 $594,136 $173,094 $24,876
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