ARKANSAS CULTURE AND DIALOG CENTER

EIN: 824266889 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LITTLE ROCK, AR

Total Revenue
$277,993
Total Expenses
$286,967
Total Assets
$58,484
Net Assets
$41,191
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
AR
Principal Officer
MEHMET ALI KARADEMIR
Phone
6173318911
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ARKANSAS CULTURE AND DIALOG CENTER, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $278K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

ARKANSAS CULTURE AND DIALOG CENTER IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND OPERATED WITH THE MISSION OF CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY TO OUR COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS BASED ON MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT OF DIVERSE IDEAS AND CULTURES THROUGH DIALOG IN ARKANSAS. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE GOAL IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY IN SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND HUMANITARIAN AREAS; TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSE CULTURES IN THE COMMUNITY; AND TO FOSTER LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL PEACE THROUGH UNIVERSAL VALUES BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $39,611 Revenue: $48,285

ANNUAL TURKISH FOOD AND ARTS FESTIVAL: WE ORGANIZED THE 11TH ANNUAL TURKISH FOOD FEST OCTOBER 7TH SATURDAY 10 AM - 5 PM. APPROXIMATELY 2000 GUESTS VISITED OUR FESTIVAL, AND OUR MEMBERS (APPROXIMATELY...

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ANNUAL TURKISH FOOD AND ARTS FESTIVAL: WE ORGANIZED THE 11TH ANNUAL TURKISH FOOD FEST OCTOBER 7TH SATURDAY 10 AM - 5 PM. APPROXIMATELY 2000 GUESTS VISITED OUR FESTIVAL, AND OUR MEMBERS (APPROXIMATELY 90 VOLUTEERS) HELPED WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE FEST INCLUDES THE GREAT MEDITERRANEAN AND CENTRAL ASIAN CUISINES THAT ARE KNOWN TO BE VERY RICH AND HAVE MANY UNIQUE TASTES. SOME OF THE DISHES THAT WILL BE SERVED ARE KEBABS, GYROS, LAHMAJOON, KOFTA, SALADS, AND OLIVE OIL DISHES, A RICH VARIETY OF DESSERTS. WE WILL ALSO HAVE MANY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, SOUVENIRS, KID'S FUN STATIONS, FOLKLORE, AND MORE AT THE FEST.

Program 2
Expenses: $13,575 Revenue: $7,236

YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND CAMP: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION HAS BEEN ANOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECT OF ACDC ACTIVITIES. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER A 'SUMMER CAMP' WAS ORGANIZED FOR 32 MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL...

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND CAMP: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION HAS BEEN ANOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECT OF ACDC ACTIVITIES. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER A 'SUMMER CAMP' WAS ORGANIZED FOR 32 MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN AT THE END OF THE 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR IN THE HEART OF HOT SPRINGS AND HEBER SPRINGS. AMONG THE GOALS OF THE CAMP WERE TEACHING TEAMWORK, CONNECTING THEM WITH NATURE, BUILDING STRONG FRIENDSHIP TIES, PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND RESILIENCE. BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT EDUCATING YOUNG MINDS WITH POSITIVE AND COMMONLY ACCEPTED VALUES SUCH AS RESPECT, COLLABORATION, HELPING EACH OTHER AND SO ON IS A CRITICAL AND MUCH NEEDED INVESTMENT TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES IN THE FUTURE.

Program 3
Expenses: $25,771

SOCIAL GATHERINGS FOR MEMBERS: WEEKLY MEETINGS AND RETREAT PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS (APPROXIMATELY 25 MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN THESE MEETINGS WITH READING ACTIVITIES, FOOD AND BEVERAGES), BREAKFAST...

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SOCIAL GATHERINGS FOR MEMBERS: WEEKLY MEETINGS AND RETREAT PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS (APPROXIMATELY 25 MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN THESE MEETINGS WITH READING ACTIVITIES, FOOD AND BEVERAGES), BREAKFAST MEETINGS FOR MEMBER AND THEIR FAMILIES (TYPICALLY ONCE A MONTH WITH 50 FAMILIES JOINING), PICNICS (QUARTERLY MEETINGS WITH 55 FAMILIES TYPICALLY).

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $211,202
Program Service Revenue $62,122
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $4,669
TOTAL REVENUE $277,993

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $93,282
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $85,460
Other Expenses $193,685
TOTAL EXPENSES $286,967

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $277,993 $200,746 +0.4%
Expenses $286,967 $232,876 +0.2%
Net Income $-8,974 $-32,130 -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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
200

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
$79,599
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEHMET ULUPINAR PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FARIDA HAMZA SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OLCAY KURSUN TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETUL ENSARI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MUCDAT CENGIZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEHMET ALI KARADEMIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$74,962 $4,637 $79,599
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $277,993 $286,967 $58,484 $-8,974
2022 $200,746 $232,876 $69,328 $-32,130
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